NGO Jobs – Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Management Specialist at Millennium Promise

Job Title: Monitoring,
Evaluation and Data Management Specialist 
 

Organization: Millennium
Promise Alliance Inc

Project Name: Drylands
Integrated Development Project

Duty Station: Uganda

Funding Source: Islamic Development
Bank (IDB)

Reports to: Team Leader

About Us:
The Government of Uganda
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages
Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands
Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions aimed
at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities that
directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building
resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development
Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat. 
 

Job Summary: The
incumbent will be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation function of the
project. She/ he will provide the strategic information and feedback necessary
for ensuring of effective implementation and achievement of project milestones
(MDGs) 
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Responsible
    for the coordination of research activities – that is, the Impact
    assessments, Costing evaluations, Outcome monitoring and Process
    evaluations as well as support the routine data management functions of
    data collection, management, analysis, quality control, dissemination,
    reporting and capacity building to support informed project
    decision-making.
  • Working
    with sector Coordinators in designing and data collection for sector
    specific activities.
  • Ensuring
    the Data from the research effectively Informs the implementation process.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Population
    studies, or Quantitative Economics
  • At
    least seven years’ experience in similar position in a donor-funded
    project or a relevant Master’s Degree with four years’ experience.
  • Practical
    Knowledge of the use of at least two of the statistical packages of
    Strata, SPSS, Genstat, R, Python, SAS)
  • Team
    work and leadership skills.
  • Computer
    literacy skills i.e. word processing, spreadsheets.
  • Good
    and effective communication skills.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent
    problem solving skills and a quick learner.
  • Possess
    the ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple,
    concurrent demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities.
  • Excellent
    analytical skills
  • Willingness
    and ability to work in the field tor at least 40% of the time.
How to Apply: 
All candidates are encouraged
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance
Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
 

Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2014 by 2:00pm 

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