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Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist Project Careers – Ministry of Health (MoH)
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Organization: Ministry of
Health (MoH)
Health (MoH)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Coordinator
Coordinator
About US:
The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from
the International Development Association (IDA) towards the implementation of
the Uganda Reproductive Maternal and Child Health Services Improvement Project
herein after referred to as the “Project.” The objectives of the Project are
to: (i) to improve utilization of essential health services with a focus on
reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services in target
districts; and (ii) Scale up birth and death registration BDR) services.
the International Development Association (IDA) towards the implementation of
the Uganda Reproductive Maternal and Child Health Services Improvement Project
herein after referred to as the “Project.” The objectives of the Project are
to: (i) to improve utilization of essential health services with a focus on
reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services in target
districts; and (ii) Scale up birth and death registration BDR) services.
Job Summary: The Monitoring
& Evaluation Specialist will primarily ensure that the project strategies
and activities are directly linked to the Project Development Objectives and
outcomes as outlined in the Project Appraisal Document, operations manual and
results framework. This will be achieved through review of implementation of
the workplan, coordination of data collection processes and preparation of
periodic progress reports.
& Evaluation Specialist will primarily ensure that the project strategies
and activities are directly linked to the Project Development Objectives and
outcomes as outlined in the Project Appraisal Document, operations manual and
results framework. This will be achieved through review of implementation of
the workplan, coordination of data collection processes and preparation of
periodic progress reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: In accordance with the Project Appraisal
Document, Project Operations Manual, and the Financing Agreement between the
Republic of Uganda and the World Bank which are the guiding documents for this
assignment, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall:
Document, Project Operations Manual, and the Financing Agreement between the
Republic of Uganda and the World Bank which are the guiding documents for this
assignment, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall:
- Establish the Project monitoring and
evaluation system and prepare periodic project progress reports; - Conduct regular data quality audits on a
sample basis to verify data reported through the HMIS and specific
activity reports. - Steer the process for identifying and
designing the key process indicators for each component, to record and
report progress of the project. - Develop the overall M&E framework for
the project including annual project reviews, participatory impact
assessments, process monitoring, and evaluation. - Manage the design and collection of data
for baseline surveys and needs assessment that may be required under the
different components of the project. - Guide and supervise organizations that are
contracted to implement special surveys and studies especially those
relating to monitoring and evaluation, data management and verification
services. - Ensure that all service provider contracts
include specifications for the internal monitoring required of them, the
reporting systems and the penalties for failure to report as specified. - Develop a plan for project-related
capacity- building on M&E and for any computer-based support that may
be required. - Ensure that, in general, project
monitoring arrangements comply with the Project Grant and Financing
agreements and, in particular, the provisions of this agreement are fully
observed including the scope of the project/workplan, results framework,
project implementation manual and legal covenants. - Prepare for implementation support
missions, verification and support supervision visits across all
components of the project including: preparation of the necessary progress
reports, supervision checklists, requisition for funds and planning for
the associated logistics. - Prepare project progress briefs for
dissemination to stakeholders including insertions in the media to keep
the public appraised about progress of project implementation. - Working in liaison with the RBF specialist
in extracting information from the District Health -formation System, quality
assessments, and lead the process of analysing it for progress reporting
and for triggering RBF payments. - Work closely with NIRA to capture the
relevant data from the civil registration data base.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicants must be Ugandan Nationals
with a basic university degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or Physical
Sciences and should have a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and
Evaluation, Project Planning, Public Health, Development Economics,
Demography, or a related field. - Possession
of an additional qualification in M&E will be an added advantage. - Seven or more years of related experience
in the design of M&E systems and approaches and should be
knowledgeable in M&E analytical tools. - Previous experience working with
multilateral and bilateral agencies - Extensive knowledge of working with the
Public sector in Uganda will be an added advantage - Knowledge of HMIS / DHIS2
- Broad knowledge and experience in
conducting data quality audits. - Previous experience in facilitating
learning-oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple
stakeholders; - Computer skills including data processing,
information analysis and report writing and should demonstrate competence
in SPSS, Stata, MS Word and Excel. - Strong analytical, planning and
organizational skills - Excellent interpersonal skills,
communication skills, both oral and written. - Strong coaching and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
and meet strict deadlines. - Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality
in handling public matters/resources - Familiarity with government systems and
procedures - Familiarity with World Bank/ related
multi-lateral or bilateral agencies systems and procedures - Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word,
MS Excel and internet/email is a mandatory requirement.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encourage to hand
deliver their applications with updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of all your
academic qualification plus other relevant supporting documents to the Office
of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda
deliver their applications with updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of all your
academic qualification plus other relevant supporting documents to the Office
of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 24th July 2017
by 5:00pm
by 5:00pm
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