MEAL Assistant job post at world vision Uganda

Purpose of the position:

The MEAL Assistant will be responsible for measurement, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of all activities under the UNHCR project.  He or she will ensure that there is quality project beneficiary data, timely measurement of project baselines, mid and end line evaluations, consistency in the objectives and success indicators of the project and will spearhead the development and timely delivery of relevant project reports. He/she will also be involved in proposal development.

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.

• Lead the development and implementation of an effective project monitoring and evaluation system
• Work with the Project Manager and MEAL Manager to conduct the project baseline survey.
• Work with the project coordinators to carry out timely project baseline, mid and end line evaluations.
• Support the Project Manager to develop and regularly update project M&E plans and indicator tracking table for use in tracking project progress
• Carry out field monitoring of project interventions
• Providing technical guidance and supervision to all project staff to ensure efficient implementation of M&E activities.
• Build capacity of project staff and partners on WVRR and WVU Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, and development programming approaches.
• Take lead project learning and Reflections, and setting up of accountability framework for the project
• Establish and manage an effective project database that will include information on project beneficiaries and key project documents.

Package project information in various ways for use in external engagement and fund raising

• Participate in the development of proposals and concept notes to ensure new funding

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.

• Data/information management
• Communications and reporting Representation and documentation
• Research skills Capacity building skills Designing and managing M&E systems
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Development Studies or Social work and Social Administration with a post graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation is desirable.
• A minimum of one year experience in participatory, community-driven facilitation skills and experience in data management.
• At least one years’ experience working with vulnerable communities and familiarity with emergency programming and implementation
• Excellent demonstrated M&E including situation analysis and problem definition, report writing skills and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to design/formulate monitoring tools

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only