Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Organisation: VSO
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.
Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will support the design and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation and research activities of the assigned Project. The role will include implementation of M&E Framework, performance monitoring, project reporting, research and evaluations to support the generation of a credible body of evidence from VSO work for learning, programme quality assurance and decision making. The M&E Coordinator will work closely with the MEAL Specialist in country in collaboration with the global M&E team to ensure the application of People First and evidence principles. Location – Karamoja & Southwestern region.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) with a background in education, statistics, or social sciences. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and analysis tools like SPSS or STATA is essential.
- Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (tablets, GPS, KOBO, ODK) is required, along with practical experience in developing and implementing M&E frameworks.
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
Note: This is a national role open to Uganda nationals.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 12th September 2024
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