Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Organisation: Plan International
Location: Lira, Uganda
Deadline: 29th November, 2013
Funding Source: European Union (EU)
Reports to: MER Manager
About Plan:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organization is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit a competent person to lead the implementation of a new Child Protection Project in Northern Uganda. Project background - With funding from European Union, Plan International and partner organizations (Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA), Facilitation for Peace and Development (FAPAD) and Lungs Samaritan Initiative Organization (LSIO), will be implementing a 3-year project titled, "Combating silent violence against younger children. The project will cover the districts of Apac, Lira, Alebtong, Dokolo and Kole in northern Uganda." The aim of the project is to strengthen the capacity of families in northern Uganda to care for and protect children aged 0-8 years against violence through improved relations in homes; functional community led action for children centers as well as functional community based child protection structures and systems. A multi-layered response including the family, community, local governments, central Government line ministries, other national institutions and Parliament of Uganda will be involved, in an effort to reduce violence against children in the 5 targeted districts of Northern Uganda.
Job Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will primarily be responsible for the implementation of project M&E Frameworks, support work planning for project baselines, on-going monitoring including documentation and learning in the project.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate Planning and implementation of monitoring, evaluation & research initiatives in the project
Lead development of the EC VAC Project indicators, monitoring frameworks, tools and guidelines.
Lead development and design of all researches within the project working closely with other team members
Facilitate Training and Development activities and provide coaching and mentoring for Plan and partner staff on monitoring, evaluation & research.
Facilitate organisational learning by developing, collecting and disseminating relevant project information to all key partners.
Prepare M&E quarterly progress reports on the Projects' monitoring, evaluation & research initiatives
Support management in all monitoring and documentation related project activities.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Development studies, Social Sciences or its equivalent
Significant training /background and professional training on monitoring, evaluation, research and documentation
A minimum of three years in design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and research initiatives
Ability to promote high performance among Plan and partner project staff and provide vision and direction
Ability to train and coach staff and partners Strong strategic, analytical and good report writing skills
Advanced computer skills in Excel, MS Access, SPSS and other statistical packages
Knowledge of environment and current effective practice on monitoring, evaluation and research approaches
Demonstrable abilities in planning and coordination
Excellent communication skills, both in written English and in face-to-face presentations
Demonstrated skills in the use of participatory approaches, case studies and rights-based programming.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should submit electronic copies (of not more than 2MB) of letters of application, together with a CV, Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned.
Country Human Resources Manager Plan Uganda Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-intemational.org
NB: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th January, 2014.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
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