Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator SIDA Project Jobs – International Development Law Organization (IDLO)

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Organisation:
International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Funding Source: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)
Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The International
Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers people to
reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable
development and economic opportunity. We contribute to creating stable and
inclusive societies where every person can live free from fear and want, in
dignity and under the rule of law.
About SIDA Project:
IDLO, with the
financial support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
(Sida) is currently undertaking the inception of a 5-year Community Justice
Program (CJP) that seeks to enhance the accessibility, quality and
sustainability of justice services delivered for rural, vulnerable and
marginalised communities in Uganda. The CJP, to be rolled-out once the country
office set-up is completed, will focus on legally-empowering grassroots
communities, and enhancing the capacity of duty bearers at the community level
to provide the most vulnerable and marginalised citizens with quality legal
knowledge and legal aid to uphold their basic rights, challenge their grievances
in an equitable manner, and obtain effective justice remedy and reparation or
compensation from both formal and informal justice mechanisms.
Job Summary:  The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Coordinator will be for responsible for setting up and implementing the CJP
Results Monitoring as well as support IDLO evaluations in line with the
organisational policies, guidelines and approaches. This will include designing
and implementing internal monitoring activities of the CJP towards ensuring the
interventions supported under the CJP realise the expected results within the
agreed timeframe while ensuring value for money. The MEL Coordinator will also
be responsible for MEL data collection, analysis and reporting including
supporting the Program Team and the Communications and Reporting Coordinator in
the documentation of CJP Success and impact stories including in internal and
external reports. The incumbent will be based in Kampala, Uganda with frequent
travels within the country. He/she shall report to the Program Manager and will
work closely with the Finance Officer (Sub-Grants), the Programs Coordinator,
and relevant IDLO departments including the Research and Learning Team.
Under direct
supervision of the Field Program Manager, the MEL Officer will be responsible
for the following:
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Steer the implementation of the IDLO standard internal monitoring
    procedures and generate periodic monitoring reports with proposals of
    strategies for addressing identified challenges relating to the Program
    implementation.
  • Review and regularly update the CJP monitoring and learning
    framework including making recommendations to the Field Program Manager on
    the improvement of the CJP logic model and risks management strategy as
    well as reviewing the CJP baseline and stated indicators. 
  • Work closely with the Program Team and the Finance Officer (Grants),
    to monitor program activities, tracking progress towards achieving their
    expected outputs and sustainability of achieved results.
  • Provide support in developing internal and external reports
    including by providing analysis of realized results, challenges faced,
    progress against set indicators and lessons learnt.
  • Work with the Programs team, in strengthening criteria for capacity
    assessment of identified partners regarding M & E and subsequent
    capacity strengthening support to fill identified M&E gaps in such
    IPs.
  • Assist organizing periodic CJP progress review meetings including
    amongst IPs and annual review/planning meetings by the IDLO Uganda team.
  • Train the field-based Programs and finance teams in use of IDLO MEL
    tools.
  • Liaise with the Programs Manager and with the HQ-based Research and
    Learning Team in the planning and undertaking of various MEL activities
    including the development of the baseline studies, assessment surveys,
    review of the Theory of Change, results framework, performance/impact
    indicators, and management of the evaluation procedure for the CJP
  • Coordinate with the Programs team on the sub-granting processes,
    monitoring and management systems to ensure effective and timely issuance,
    financial reporting and monitoring of all sub-grants.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant for the International Development Law Organization
    (IDLO) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator job must hold a
    University degree in development studies, social studies, monitoring and
    evaluation, project management or other related courses from a University
    recognized in Uganda. Additional Post-Graduate Certification(s) in
    monitoring, evaluation and learning is highly preferred.
  • At least five years of significant relevant professional experience
    in monitoring, evaluation and learning, in line with internationally
    recognized MEL standards (in particular the OECD DAC framework). A
    particular experience with medium to large Programs or projects in Uganda
    or other comparative countries in Africa is required.
  • Previous experience working on MEL with international organisations
    or large national organisations in the justice, law and order sector
    (JLOS) in Uganda will be a significant advantage.
  • Excellent working knowledge of various MEL systems relevant to large
    justice-related Programs; 
  • Good understanding of capacity assessment
    methodologies;
  • Proven track record in developing viable MEL approaches and methodologies
    and demonstrable knowledge of major donors’ MEL conceptual frameworks in
    this field (e.g., Theory of Change approach, input/output/outcome mapping,
    performance and organizational audit, self-evaluations, etc.);
  • Excellent working knowledge of the JLOS sector in Uganda.
  • Demonstrable experience working with both state and non-state
    institutions particularly to serve communities will be a significant
    advantage.
  • Experience in MEL-related data collection, analysis and reporting:
    Hands-on experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection
    methods. This includes questionnaires/surveys, structured/semi-structured
    and unstructured interviews, structured desk review and mapping, on-site
    observations, focus group discussions etc;
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills; Well-developed training
    and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and
    to respond in timely manner to queries and provide feedback.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use
    initiative to assist the organization to achieve its objectives; and
  • Highly developed sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to IDLO’s
    mandate.
  • Languages: Fluency
    in English is required. Fluency in any of the widely spoken local
    languages in Uganda will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All qualified and
interested applicants are encouraged to apply via our website at the link below
and submit the completed IDLO Personal History Form (PHF), resume and cover
letter.
Deadline: 27th October 2018
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