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• Develop a thorough Performance
  Monitoring Plan (PMP) and oversee its implementation and periodic revision.
• Create, test, and utilize data
  collection instruments as needed.
• Perform or supervise data collection and
  analysis according to the project and PMP workplan.
• Maintain secure database with all
  project monitoring data.
• Provide data to staff to assist in
  decision-making and advocacy efforts.
• Facilitate ongoing programmatic
  adaptation, learning, and synthesis of best practices.
• Provide substantive guidance on
  quarterly and annual reports.
• Conduct training and coaching for
  project staff to build technical M&E skills, as well as an
  appreciation for and ongoing use of M&E data for effective
  implementation.
• Provide ongoing training, technical
  assistance, mentorship, and oversight to all local partners and
  sub-grantees in data collection, data management, and adaptive
  implementation.
• Serve as primary manager of external
  evaluation processes (formative and summative).
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of
  Party.

• The applicant should preferably hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights, Political Science, Law, Statistics,
  Social Sciences, or another relevant discipline; Master’s degree or
  equivalent preferred.
• Five years’ experience in designing or
  implementing M&E processes, or a combination of training and
  experience.
• Experience designing, managing, and/or
  evaluating projects in the Democracy, Human Rights, Rule of Law, Media, or
  Governance sectors strongly preferred.
• Previous professional experience in East
  Africa, preferably within Uganda.
• Comprehensive background in both
  quantitative and qualitative research methods, including participatory
  data collection approaches.
• Experience organizing and delivering
  training workshops; strong oral presentation skills.
• Familiarity with USAID M&E policies
  and procedures.
• Practical experience working in dynamic,
  conflict-affected, and/or politically repressive environments preferred.
• Strong organizational and time
  management skills; a demonstrated ability to work independently and under
  tight deadlines.
• Ability to work closely with staff
  members at various levels of the organization and engage with a variety of
  different stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a
  flexible attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel
  regularly to different project sites around Uganda.
• Excellent cross-cultural skills and
  familiarity with gender equality principles.
• Strong ability to communicate
  effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Language skills in
  Luganda and/or Luo preferred. 
• Demonstrated commitment to
  professionalism and security of data and data sources, particularly in
  sensitive environments; ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all
  aspects of work at all times.

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