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Job Title:  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Action 4 Health Uganda (A4HU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager

About US:

Action 4 Health Uganda (A4HU) is a youth empowerment Organisation dedicated to promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR/FP), mainstreaming young peoples’ engagement in socio-economic development, and influencing decision-making processes. We envision a healthy society where all young people develop their full potential and contribute effectively to their health and socio-economic situation.

Job Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Officer is the overall focal person for all MEAL responsibilities within the organisation. He/she will also participate in resource mobilization efforts by leading the development of performance management plans and contributing to project plans on M&E systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement a comprehensive organizational M&E plan and knowledge management system in the organisation to enhance impact monitoring, quality control and evaluation to improve internal processes and results delivery.
• Regularly review and improve the M&E plan by seeking stakeholder inputs and through consultations with practitioners in other organizations.
• Focal person at A4HU for DSW partner Strategic plan process- Participates in DSW scheduled meetings with other country offices head office M&E staff.
• Support different projects/ programs in designing and conducting baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, specialized studies, and final evaluations to include sampling methodologies, data collection instruments, analysis, and report development.
• Develop, in coordination with the program unit, a system to ensure that the program planning, including inputs and targets, is aligned with the overall program log frames, and aligned to the organisation strategic plan.
• Develop, refine, and manage the process for regular reporting on findings and coordinate with appropriate departments for the dissemination of information.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the M&E plan, including support of field officers in continued implementation of M&E tools and instruments.
• Provide technical assistance and data for the M&E component of grant proposal development.
• Foster and coordinate partnerships for independent, external assessments to attain good quality, third-party evaluation studies.
• Coordinate, develop and facilitate training materials and presentations for capacity building of programme staff.
• Provide support for annual reviews and reflections with implementing staff and communities and analyze data trends towards objectives achievement.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments and use of new M&E soft wares, applications and digitalization innovations in M&E and network with other organizations for best practices and technical assistance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Mathematics, Public health, Demography, Biostatistics, or a related field is required.
• Professional experience preferably with Non-Government Organisations and / donors.
• A positive and dynamic personality.
• A team player with demonstrated experience of working in an international environment.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience in developing partnerships.
• Prior experience of working with state partners and in politically sensitive contexts will be considered an asset.
• Well organised, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Good at complying with procedures and in meeting deadlines.

How to Apply:

Send your applications to the Human Resource Officer- Action 4 Health Uganda via email at jobs@a4huganda.org and please indicate your Salary expectation (gross) in your EOI.

Deadline: 27th May 2024

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