Design Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist(World Vision Uganda)-Job vacancy in Uganda

Job Title:Design Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - Eastern Region
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Reports to: National DME Manager and Regional Operations Manager
Job Location:Mbale, Uganda
Deadline: 24th January, 2014
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” 

Job Summary: 
The Design Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will offer technical support for program design, operations research, impact documentation and overall monitoring and evaluation of WV Uganda portfolio across the Eastern Region.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Purposefully oversee capacity building of program implementation staff, DME Officers and partners on WV Design, Monitoring and Evaluation framework and development programming approach
• Coordinate implementation program assessments, re-designs, baselines, DIPs, semi/annual management reports, and evaluations; and provide quality reviews prior to National Office approval
• Provide technical guidance and support Region and Program staff in the establishment and management of program M&E systems.
• Conduct data quality assessments, pre-operation audits for programs, and oversee the implementation of the Operations Audit management actions related to recommendations on DME findings.
• Establish and maintain working relationships between the M&E Staff in the programmes and relevant local government technical officers, and other partners to leverage use of program M&E system and district information management systems e.g. district EMIS
• Work in liaison with the region, Programme’s ADP/project staff and partners to identify programmatic success stories, best practices and lessons learned; document them for dissemination internally and externally.
• Design and implement program impact assessments, operation research or special studies to improve programming in line with program implementation plan, WV Uganda evaluation strategy and donor regulations
• Provide technical guidance and coordinate implementation of WV Partnership and WV Uganda strategic initiatives to improve quality of DME for programs in the region, e.g., Adoption of GIS Solutions, LQAS methodology, alignment of programs/projects to CWBT, etc.
• Coordinate documentation and sharing of success and impact stories during learning and reflection meetings.
• Develop knowledge management principles, procedures and standards to institute an effective knowledge management system in the region. This includes effective use of WV partnership knowledge management systems e.g. HORIZON
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Regional Operations Manager or National DME Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• The Design Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist should possess a Masters’ degree in a development discipline.
• A minimum of five or more years’ experience with international development organizations in research, monitoring and evaluation of, and reporting on complex (development) programs.
• Good working knowledge of and experience with a range of M&E tools and techniques, including ability to develop strategic plans and comprehensive effective systems for data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Demonstrated commitment to M&E sustainability and building central and local capacity by providing technical assistance, training and supervision.
• Excellent command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two statistical data management packages/software (quantitative & qualitative)
• Possess the ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams and a wide range of program/project activities.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• All candidates must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and stand above denominational diversities.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org. 
Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

NOTE: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.