Job Title: Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Living Earth Uganda (LEU)
Duty Station: Albertine Region (Hoima, Buliisa and Kikuube Districts), Uganda
Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
About US:
Living Earth Uganda (LEU) is a company limited by Guarantee that provides services in the areas of Natural resources and environmental management, and Social and community support that include among others livelihoods, skilling and humanitarian responses has been contracted by Total Energies EP Uganda B.V to provide agricultural support services under Tilenga Project RAPs 2-5 in the districts of Buliisa, Hoima and Kikuube.
The Overall Objective of this Project is to support farmers to access and utilize good agronomical practices so as to improve their household income levels. This project intervention builds on more than 20 years of Living Earth Uganda’s experience and presents an opportunity to engage in a wider set of challenges that will emerge as the country becomes an established Oil producing.
Job Summary: The Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will assist the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in the execution of M&E activities and overall coordination, support and guidance in stakeholder engagements and grievance management.
The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will oversee the implementation of the project monitoring plan and will undertake routine data (quantitative and qualitative) collection and analysis on key project indicators using specifically designed instruments for project monitoring.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation of the Implementation of Inclusive Livelihoods Project Activities by:
- Contributing to the development and utilization of monitoring tools, including pre and post training tests, surveys etc, and ensure that the data tools are properly used.
- Ensuring the timely and effective implementation of M&E tools in the site.
- Collect, record, manage and analyze project related data and results
- Track project activities to ensure timely implementation and alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Develop monitoring plans for projects in accordance with goals, objectives and indicators in project proposals and agreements.
- Assist in the development of logic models, and other monitoring and evaluation related information in the proposal and program development process
- Report results and findings to team members, and all other stakeholders as required.
Providing Support and Capacity Building
- Supporting, designing and developing training plans, training curricula and training materials and making sure they are validated by the Technical Advisor(s) and the Project Manager.
- Train team members on use of monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure proper implementation
Contributing towards the Development of the Project
- Participating in the assessment of gaps and needs in the sector of intervention and exchanging information with the Project Manager.
- Participating in review of strategies and project planning.
- Management and supervision of staff under his/her line management
- Respect of LEU identity, rules and policies
- Any other duties assigned by the senior management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Statistics, Population and Demography, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics or any other related field of study.
- At least three years of practical experience of M&E, data collection, management and analysis in development and/or humanitarian sector with special emphasis on livelihood program Experience in community and stakeholder’s relationship building and management.
- Strong experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection.
- Experience in the implementation of project monitoring plan.
- Experience in monitoring projects is desirable.
- Adhere to LEU values and abide by the code of conduct and other policies.
- Demonstrate leadership skills, active listening skills, initiative and personal discipline, etc.
- Great attention to detail and organization skills.
- Strong computer skills especially Excel and databases.
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports.
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.
How to Apply:
Applicants interested in the above positions should send their applications, detailed CVs, copies of academic certificates (certified originals to be presented at the interview and copies of the recent last 3 months’ pay) to: The attention of the Human Resource Officer at info@livingearthuganda.com with copies to swithern.tumwine@livingearthuganda.com and moses.nuwaha@livingearthuganda.com
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Buliisa, Hoima and Kikuube locals are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 14th October 2022 by 5:00pm