Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist NUSAF3 Jobs – Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)

Organisation: Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
Project Name: World Bank Third Northern Uganda Social Action
Fund (NUSAF3) Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director / NUSAF3
About US:
The
Government of Uganda has received a credit from the International Development
Association/ World Bank towards the cost of the Third Northern Uganda Social
Action Fund (NUSAF3) Project. The development objective of NUSAF3 is to provide
effective income support to and build the resilience of poor and vulnerable
households in Northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will
offer support in the development, management and the implementation of the PRDP
and NUSAF 2 Monitoring and Evaluation System to ensure effective tracking of
progress in Project implementation against Project goals and objectives and
provide information for planning and management of Project activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Develop and implement the monitoring and
    evaluation strategy that will ensure tracking of all project inputs,
    outputs, outcomes and impact results.
  • Offer support in the development, maintenance
    and operation of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for effective
    monitoring of inputs and results in liaison with the Information
    Technology Officer.
  • Ensure the proper operation of the Management
    Information System through data updates, regularly checking on data
    integrity and working in collaboration with the ICT officers.
  • Offer technical support to Project Management
    and the Local Governments on data collection, Mentor and train Project
    staff in the use of the M&E system and the application of M&E
    tools.
  • Supervise the collection of information for
    analyzing the Project performance.
  • Prepare quarterly, annual and other periodic
    project progress reports
  • Keenly monitor the progress of ongoing
    subprojects to ensure adherence to set standards and specifications and
    agreed implementation time schedules;
  • Work closely with other institutions to monitor
    and evaluate aspects of poverty alleviation in areas of NUSAF operations.
  • Actively facilitate the design and
    implementation of studies, surveys, mid-term review and end of Project and
    impact evaluations.
  • Guide and make appropriate recommendations to
    Management on identified project implementation strategies and project
    targets and operational problems through reports, review meetings and site
    visits.
  • Generate specific outputs (deliverables) as
    determined from time to time in the respective projected work plans for
    each quarter.
  • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned
    to him/her from time to time by the supervisor.
Key Result Areas: 
  • Developing and implementation of Monitoring
    & Evaluation system/Strategy for NUSAF 3;
  • Responsible for training of Project Staff on
    monitoring & evaluation;
  • Collection of monitoring and evaluation
    information;
  • Preparation and submission of quarterly and
    annual reports;
  • Monitoring the progress of on-going projects
  • Design the implementation of studies and
    surveys;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the World Bank NUSAF3
    Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist career opportunity should hold a Master’s
    Degree in any of the following fields: Monitoring and Evaluation,
    Demography, Population Studies, Statistics, Economics, or any other
    related subjects from a reputable University
  • A minimum of eight years of direct experience
    in a position of monitoring and evaluation of large scale national
    Projects
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in the application
    of Computer statistical packages and/ or data analysis software (e.g. SAS,
    SPSS, Excel) and basic computer skills (word-processing, spread sheets,
    and databases) are a must.
  • Possession of additional training in impact
    evaluation, familiarity with the operations and use of GIS in monitoring
    and evaluation are added advantages
  • Significant experience in data processing and
    management of large scale surveys.
  • Previous exposure and experience in
    conducting a research study including the entire evaluation cycle, from
    design and formulation to implementation, analysis and presentation of
    results and recommendations.
  • Excellent oral and written communication
    skills.
  • Proven high level of integrity in handling
    public resources and in executing duties.
  • A high level of interpersonal and management
    skills and ability to work with teams
  • Result-focused and be able to work under
    pressure and tight deadlines
  • Impeccable level of integrity
  • Fluent in English.
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send cover letters and
updated CVs via email only to hr@opm.go.ug
Note:
  • Please indicate the Post Title in the Subject
    line when applying
  • Submitted copies should strictly be in PDF
    and all in one document
  • Relevant academic documents will be required
    at the interview stage.
  • Only E-mail applications will be accepted
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: Friday, 1st July 2016 by 5:00PM

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