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• Support programme team to ensure monitoring and evaluation
  information is used for learning and informing programme
  strategies/adaption.
• Support the development, reporting and revision of the country programme
  results framework in line with organisational and donor priorities.
• Lead in the development and contracting or delivery of programme
  baselines and evaluations including clear Terms of Reference, appropriate
  resource allocations and provide quality assurance in line with best
  practice.
• Lead and support Trócaire staff in the development of programme
  monitoring and evaluation systems during the programme design phase,
  including adherence to donor requirements.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of programme results
  frameworks including planning, development of data collection tools, and
  guidance on sampling and assurances on data quality.
• Support programme staff in developing specific tools to track
  quantitative and qualitative data on programme impact.
• Conduct analysis of primary and secondary programme data, both
  quantitative and qualitative, for organisational and donor requirements.
• Train and support programme team in data management, analysis and
  using results to inform programme strategy/implementation
• Train and support team in improving our gendered monitoring systems
• Lead on a Uganda focused beneficiary targeting and counting system
  that complies with global and donor requirements
• Train and support staff on M&E concepts and methodologies and
  generate training materials and resources for this.
• Train and support the programme team and the BDGM in the development
  of donor proposals and reports

• Provide technical support to partners on monitoring and evaluation
  systems and how to use these systems for learning and informing programme
  strategies/adaption.
• In conjunction with the programme staff support partners in the
  development of project monitoring and evaluation systems including
  adherence to Trócaire and donor requirements.
• In conjunction with the programme staff oversee the implementation
  of project results frameworks including planning, development of data
  collection tools, and guidance on sampling and assurances on data quality.
• Train and support partner staff in developing specific tools to
  track quantitative and qualitative data on project impact.
• Train and support partner staff to understand the thematic programme
  M&E systems with a special focus on the Trócaire mandatory indicators.
• Critical assess the MEAL needs of the partners as part of an overall
  capacity building strategy with the partners.
• Train and support partner staff on M&E concepts and
  methodologies and generate training materials and resources for this.
• In conjunction with the programme officers review and critically
  assess partner proposals and processes to ensure high quality M&E
  systems.

• To document learning from staff and partners in a manner that is
  accessible that can be easily communicated to internal and external
  audiences.
• Actively support the programme team to use monitoring/evaluation
  data to prompt and promote learning in our work.
• Proactively seek out interesting stories on highlighting the work
  done by staff and partners especially on accountability
• Produce leaflets, briefings, brochures and case studies on
  accountability and other issues.
• Copy-edit key work from from partners and programme staff within the
  office.

• To keep up to date with trends in monitoring, evaluation and
  accountability
• Sharing MEAL learning in the Trócaire MEAL network
• Support the work of the global Strategy and Impact Unit (SIU) by
  providing feedback on material, sharing country experiences etc.
• Engage in global MEAL pilot initiatives that are appropriate for
  country context.

• Represent Trócaire at external meetings, events and networks to
  share learning and promote our programming.
• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the country
  management team.

• The applicant for the Trocaire MEAL Advisor job must hold a Degree
  in development studies or other relevant field
• Recognised courses in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• At least five years of working in an international or local
  organisation in Uganda or abroad.
• Minimum three years of working in Monitoring and Evaluation in
  Uganda or abroad.
• Experience in developing MEAL systems and processes
• Experience in using M& information for decision-making and
  reporting.
• Significant experience in capacity building on monitoring and
  evaluation in Uganda or abroad.
• Excellent understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools and
  methodologies.
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Proven results-based management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-work skills.
• Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and
  problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and an ability to
  influence and engage others to support gender issues.
• Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Show commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and an
  understanding of a partnership approach to development.
• Sympathetic understanding of the Catholic Church’s role in relief
  and development.
• Ability to work with women and men from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated and active commitment to gender equality and Women’s
  Empowerment.
• Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn on-the-job, and an interest in learning about the
  context, issues and strategies of Trócaire’s programming in Uganda
• Willingness to travel frequently in country and occasionally
  internationally.
• Able to work irregular hours on an occasional basis.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to take initiative.
• Strong team player who is able to establish solid working
  relationships with colleagues in country as well as in Head Office.
• Clear understanding of monitoring, evaluation, learning and
  accountability concepts and processes
• General understanding of development issues and contexts, preferably
  in the areas of Sustainable Livelihoods, Resource Rights, Human Rights,
  Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
• Understanding of the rights-based approach and its application in
  development programming.

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