2 Data Job Opportunities – Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: M&E Officer
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent,
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Monitoring
& Evaluation Assistant will primarily conduct/implement comprehensive
monitoring, evaluation and learning initiatives of DRC program in Rhino Camp,
to ensure that Project activities meet the highest standards possible, and
contribute to improving resilience capacity of persons of concerns in Rhino
Camp.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:   
M&E Systems’ Implementation:
  • The incumbent will manage the Monitoring
    and Evaluation data collection by liaising with Project staff to ensure
    that monitoring data is collected, entered and stored
  • Render support in the analysis of
    indicator results, and in providing feedback to project management
    indicating where project activities and interventions are falling short,
    meeting or exceeding the expected outputs, outcomes and impact.
  • Manage monitoring database for aggregation
    of monitoring data
  • Perform quality assurance functions during
    data collection, entry and storage
  • Participate in the development of project
    M&E plans with close collaboration with project coordinators
  • Take part in development and review of
    data collection tools.
M&E reporting and use for decision making:
  • Assist in the preparation of Monitoring
    & Evaluation reports.
  • Contribute to institutional learning by
    participating in documentation of lessons learnt, promising and best
    practices
Capacity building, mentorship & Technical oversight:
  • Assist M&E focal points in implementing
    M&E activities in their sectors
  • Take part in/conduct workshops and
    training within and outside the organization as necessary
  • Assist in providing M&E training to
    staff as necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
    Council (DRC) Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant job placement must
    hold an undergraduate degree in social sciences, agriculture, statistics,
    Computer science.
  • Previous experience with research,
    including data collection and data management.
  • Strong computer skills required.
    Successful candidates will have an excellent
  • Working knowledge of Excel, and have
    experience using database and data analysis software.
  • Previous exposure and experience in the
    Livelihoods, WASH or community service sector desired.
  • Excellent oral and writing skills in
    English. Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area is
    an asset.
  • Familiarity with Monitoring &
    Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications including;
  • A cover letter (1 page) in which you
    explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
    qualities and qualifications criteria
  • Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
    The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
    training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
    references.
All applications should be sent to administrator@drcuganda.org clearly
indicating position name in the subject line.
Deadline: 30th June 2017
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