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• Develop,
  review and monitor the implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation
  system and framework for the Authority;
• Offer
  technical advice and clarity on UCDA programme and project objectives,
  indicators and targets;
• Provide
  supervisory oversight in tracking and assessment of performance / progress
  towards set outcomes as well as cost-effectiveness in
  implementation;
• The
  incumbent will also design and regularly review monitoring and evaluation
  tools to facilitate objective measurement of indicators;
• Keenly
  monitor data quality and management throughout the processes of
  collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting;
• Conduct
  programme analysis, both at impact level and outcome level, in order to
  capture lessons learned and ensure that risks are properly monitored;
• Keenly
  review and provide advice on proposed operational policies, strategies,
  and operational programs in light of monitoring and evaluation
  findings.

• Prepare
  the annual budget, work plans and procurement plans for the Monitoring and
  Evaluation Department and monitor their implementation.
• Offer
  technical support during the development of UCDA’s annual Budget and work
  plans, and participate in the planning and budgeting activities especially
  in regard to M&E activities.

• Prepare
  and submit progress reports and various analysis and other reports
  as required.
• Prepare
  consolidated program performance / progress reports for Management to
  submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting
  formats and timing.
• Create
  and update a data bank on UCDA monitoring and evaluation
  activities;
• Develop
  systems and frameworks for learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing on
  achievements and lessons learned among the UCDA officials and
  stakeholders.

• Support
  users by conducting training, providing information and resolving
  problems
• Formulate
  training schedules to ensure regular M&E refresher sessions for UCDA
  staff;
• Ensure
  full understanding and implementation of M&E guidelines by UCDA staff

• Manage
  and coach the departmental team to retain high caliber staff for better
  delivery of services.
• Ensure
  organizational policy is adhered to by Monitoring and Evaluation
  Department
• The
  incumbent will also design and lead regular capacity-building initiatives
  across the organization, ensuring that programme staff are able to use
  M&E systems to assess progress, identify challenges/opportunities and
  take action
• Perform any other duties that may be
  assigned by the Management

• The ideal candidate should hold an Honors
  degree in either Quantitative Economics, or Agricultural Economics, or
  Rural Economics, or Statistics, or Business Administration, or Social
  Science, or Development Studies.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in either
  Monitoring and Evaluation, or Economic Statistics, or Business
  Administration;
• Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in
  Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage
• A minimum of seven years of relevant
  working experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation
  systems and frameworks, three (3) years of which must have been at a
  managerial level in a reputable public or private organisation.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative
  data analysis skills including experience with packages such as EpiInfo
  and SPSS,
• Demonstrable analytical and problem
  solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and
  verbal communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills with
  experience preparing reports for donors and others

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