Monitoring & Evaluation Officer(World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Organization: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Job Location: Kasese, Uganda
Deadline: 29th January 2014
Project Name: Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project Uganda
Funding Source: European Union (EU)
Reports to: Conservation Manager
          
About WWF:
WWF is one of the world's largest independent and experienced Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment conservation in Uganda. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of our planet's natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

About RMNP Project:
WWF UCO with funding from the European Union is implementing the “Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project Uganda” a project aimed at promoting sustainable conservation financing within the Rwenzori Landscape. The Project will be implemented in partnership with the mandated Government Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, the private sector and communities within the Rwenzori Landscape.

Job Summary:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&EO) will implement the Monitoring & Evaluation strategy of WWF UCO and related activities in support of the WWF UCO Conservation Programme.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Take lead in the designing and implementing the monitoring framework to track delivery against project goals and objectives.
•     Implement the overall framework for project M&E, for example, annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops.
•     Coordinate with all Project staff to ensure implementation of the Project’s monitoring and evaluation plan;
•     Conduct regular updates of the Monitoring & Evaluation plan as required;
•     Work with the Project team to collate, analyze, consolidate, monitor data and prepare reports of the project’s activities and processes as required for WWF UCO, respective donors and other stakeholders, using the monitoring tools in place (DashBoard, SPMS, APMS);
•     Proactively participate in monitoring visits and consultation/s on the review of progress on a periodic basis and encourage stakeholders’ involvement at all stages;
•     Collaborate with implementing partners and other stakeholders to develop feasible and effective discussion events where M&E data is analyzed and corrective actions can be agreed upon;
•     Periodically document results, impacts and lessons learnt from project implementation and ensure exchange and dissemination of the documents;
•     Offer support in conducting validation exercises, as may be required by WWF-UCO, including project assessments, verification of progress towards targets, indicators and/or implementation of M&E recommendations;
•     Develop, implement and Control the Monitoring & Evaluation budget;
•     Develop and implement a plan for project related capacity-building on M&E;
•     In liaison with the project communication Officer, compile news and produce conservation communication materials and bulletins;
•     Ensure compliance to reporting schedules and network standards both internal and external for all project related to conservation work
•     Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Conservation Manager.

Key Performance Areas:

•     Implement the Monitoring & Evaluation strategy of the Project and related  activities in support of the WWF UCO Conservation Programme;
•     Coordinate, Monitor, and evaluate the project’s activities and document best practices and lessons Learnt.
•     Provide technical support to the Proejct, regarding tracking conservation delivery using the Dashboard and appropriate M& E tools and processes;
•     Building M & E capacity among WWF UCO staff;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The M& E Officer should possess a bachelor’s degree in ecology, sociology, economics or Monitoring & evaluation;
• Additional training in Monitoring & Evaluation development and implementation is highly desired.
• At  least three years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation work in conservation related work;
• Prior experience in Monitoring &Evaluation methods and approaches (including  quantitative, qualitative and participatory); planning and implementation of M&E systems
• Excellent analytical skills information analysis and report writing skills;
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.
• All aspiring job holders should adhere to the WWF values of being knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs, and academic transcripts to the People Development Manager, WWF Uganda, at kampala@wwfuganda.org. A detailed job description may be accessed at www.panda.org/uganda.

Physical Office:
WWF Uganda Country Office, 
Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo 
P.O. Box 33513, Kampala - Uganda
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.