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Job Title: Country M&E Manager
Organisation: Amref Health Africa
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About US:
Amref
Health Africa is an international African organization founded in Kenya in
1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya,
South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western
Africa based in South Africa and Senegal respectively. Working with and through
African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims
to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to
health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in
Africa by partnering with and empowering communities. Our Vision is Lasting
Health Change in Africa.
Health Africa is an international African organization founded in Kenya in
1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya,
South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western
Africa based in South Africa and Senegal respectively. Working with and through
African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims
to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to
health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in
Africa by partnering with and empowering communities. Our Vision is Lasting
Health Change in Africa.
Job Summary: The Country M&E Manager will work very closely
with the Country Director; Deputy Country Director, Program and or project
managers to integrate Amref Health Africa’s technical tools and approaches into
projects and ensure that programs and or projects technical foundation is
solidly anchored in quality and performance improvement. He/she is a member of
Amref Health Africa Uganda Senior Management Team (SMT). The incumbent will
also;
with the Country Director; Deputy Country Director, Program and or project
managers to integrate Amref Health Africa’s technical tools and approaches into
projects and ensure that programs and or projects technical foundation is
solidly anchored in quality and performance improvement. He/she is a member of
Amref Health Africa Uganda Senior Management Team (SMT). The incumbent will
also;
- Support Amref Health Africa Uganda country
teams in the development and execution of Amref Health Africa Strategic
Plans - Take lead and support programme designs and
reviews include development and review of programme and or project Results
Framework, Performance Monitoring Plan, Technical Strategy, Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) plan and annual project work plans as per
contract/agreement requirements of donors, approved M&E budget and
received obligations, Amref Health Africa technical frameworks and
standards, and Results Management Systems (RMS) guidelines. - The incumbent will oversee the country
M&E teams to analyze and document project results and impact,
compilation of all reports to the donors and other stake holders for
submission by the Country Director/ Deputy Country Director, and assures
transparency in the performance data system. - Provide overall leadership in the development
and implementation of Amref Health Africa Uganda health programme
knowledge management systems; manage strategic partnerships and establish
collaborations with M&E- development partners in Uganda. - Support Amref Health Africa Uganda teams in
the implementation of national health strategies; plans and policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Technical – Research,
M&E:
M&E:
- Take lead and support Country M&E system
de’ffelopment - Carry out project evaluations, assessments,
or policy studies. - Design (or provide technical assistance in
the design of) program evaluations; research methodologies; instruments
and tools; and performance monitoring systems - Carry out data analysis of evaluation
results. - Provide M&E capacity building services to
country teams and partners - Prepare and present technical work at conferences,
meetings; submit papers for publication.
2. Management – Research,
M&E:
M&E:
- Strategic oversight for donor contract
implementation including oversight of logistical and operational aspects
of donor contracts. - Supervise project and program M&E staffs
- Quality control for contracts and work
products submitted by consultants. - Budget management and oversight for research
and M&E contracts. - Manage relationships with Uganda and
internationally-based M&E consultants and sub-contractors. - Lead or serve as a team member in proposal
preparation activities. - Managing M&E practice resources in
country programme implementation. - Oversee consultant recruitment for research,
M&E and short term technical assistance activities.
3. Reporting:
- Provide conceptual guidance to ensure a
strong and robust result based monitoring and reporting system, and assist
in the development and refinement of relevant reporting formats and tools. - Work with DCD in managing reporting calendar
including compiling and reviewing of programme reports for AMREF, key
stakeholders and donors. - Provide regularly synthesized and updated
reports on the status of implementation against AMREF strategic directions
and the business plan. - Coordinate the M&E activities of all
projects to ensure high quality implementation and reporting.
4. Knowledge Management:
- Ensure that lessons learnt from evaluative
activities are integrated into the knowledge base of AMREF Uganda, shared
with sector leads and SMT on a regular basis - Conduct regular reporting and review sessions
with country teams and SMT to flag issues for resolution and to promote
cross-sectional learning and sharing of good practices. - Constantly study health-related global and
national facts, figures & trends to inform programme development
processes including reviews and in writing new proposals
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Statistics/Post Graduate qualification in Research, Monitoring
and Evaluation with a Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences,
International Affairs, Public Policy; Public Administration, and/or
Statistics/Social Research; doctoral degree desired. - Broad working knowledge of PM&E,
Research, Documentation and Dissemination. - At least eight years’ experience in providing
technical assistance in the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of health
development programs/ projects using community-based approaches in an NGO
setting. - Proven experience in quantitative and
qualitative assessment and evaluation design, implementation and analysis
techniques for development programs is essential; - Demonstrate expertise in M&E-related
activities such as statistical analysis, impact evaluation, performance
evaluations, instrument design and management, M&E training; - Proven experience in global health with
in-depth knowledge of at least one of the following programmatic areas:
HIV/AIDS, maternal, neonatal, and child health, reproductive health and
family planning, nutrition, malaria or other infectious diseases,
non-communicable diseases, and/or health systems strengthening; - Previous experience in proposal development
ranging from capture management; partnering; research; recruitment;
technical writing; and support to costing; - Previous exposure and experience in
operational research and international collaboration. - Prior experience in conducting training at
the community level / for community health workers. - Prior experience in setting up and managing
health programme M&E systems - Previous experience working with governments
and local governments M&E systems. - Prior experience working with Big Donors e.g.
USAID, DFID, UN Agencies etc - Skills: Integrated health programme development,
Program/ Project evaluations; Interpersonal and people management;
Leadership and team building; Strategy development, knowledge management,
proposal and report writing; Database development and management; Strong
oral and written communication skills required; Ability to effectively
work in teams and embrace participatory approaches; Capacity to work in a
fast-paced work environment on multiple tasks; Takes pride in the quality
and integrity of his/her work; Demonstrable results oriented, flexible and
problem solving skills; - Competences: Strategic
orientation, Analytical, Decisive, and Results oriented, Team leadership,
Collaboration, Integrity.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated CV
including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human
Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda via E-mail to
jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated CV
including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human
Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda via E-mail to
jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: Friday, 1st July 2016
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