Posts
Post Title: Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation Specialist (MRE)
Organisation:PEACE CORPS
Position Classification: Full time Services Contract
Location:Kampala, Uganda
Position reports to: Peace Corps Uganda, Director/Programming and Training
Peace Corps (PC) is an agency of the United States Government, which sends
American volunteer
development workers to assist in capacity building and technical
assistance activities in over 70 countries worldwide. Peace Corps Uganda
invites applicants for the position listed above, which is based in Kampala,
Uganda and may require travel
to other parts of Uganda. See www.uganda.peacecorps.gov for more about
Peace Corps Uganda. Peace Corps Uganda is looking for a dynamic and
experienced professional in evaluation to fill this position. The applicant
should have the passion and creative drive to join this project supporting
staff and Volunteers in Uganda to conduct high quality monitoring, reporting
and evaluation of their activities.
Job Description: The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will assist with
program design, the development of monitoring and evaluation plans and tools,
data management and analysis, program reporting and training for M and E
capacity building.
She/he will support programs across the organization, with a focus on
supporting
the work of Peace Corps Volunteers and the overall objectives for PC Uganda
strategic priorities and the requirements of USG funded partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
§ Design and
operationalize monitoring and evaluation plans for projects undertaken by Peace
Corps Uganda and PCVs
§ Contribute to the agency’s overall aim to create a toolkit and supportive,
data-driven case studies
§ Train and advise staff in the use and implementation of M&E tools and
processes, including indicators, data collection, methodologies, measurement
tools and analysis, and reporting protocols
§ Oversee responsible and effective data collection activities
§ Develop strategic
and safe data storage solutions for program teams
§ Oversee staff
conducting in-depth assessments for reporting on program and training
activities
§ Provide analytical,
data-driven contributions to toolkit and case studies
§ Ensure adherence to USG funders’ M&E requirements and regulations
§ Other related
duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Education: Master’s degree in Evaluation, Program Management, Social
Sciences or related field,
• Experience:Minimum 4-6 years of experience in designing, overseeing and
implementing impact evaluations or combination of education, training and
experience
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and
in writing
• Proficiency with SPSS, SAS, or similar; MS Office Suite, and project
management software
• Experience conducting impact evaluations for federal funding agencies
such as USAID
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and
analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators and conducting program
evaluations
• Proposal development experience with design, monitoring and evaluation,
including applied research, indicator development, and qualitative behavior
measures
• Proven ability to apply strategic analytical skills and understanding of
donor requirements and expectations (particularly the USG) to the design stage
• Practical field experience across a broad range of programmatic areas and
contexts
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet
tight deadlines
• Ability to consistently apply good judgment in problem solving and
decision making
• Strong ability to apply interpersonal skills, and collaborate with others
and successfully work as an effective team member
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all
aspects of work at all times
Position Elements:
ñ Supervision Received: Supervised by the Director, Programming and
Training (DPT). For new, difficult, or unusual tasks, supervisors give
directions on objectives and suggested procedures. The MRE Specialist is
expected to take the initiative to meet established deadlines, and document and
communicate procedures to the DPT.
ñ Available Guidelines: 1) Peace Corps Manual, 2) Foreign Affairs Manual 3)
instructions provided by the DPT.
ñ Exercise of Judgment: Broad exercise of judgment within the confines of
job responsibilities.
ñ Authority to Make Commitments: The MRE Specialist is expected to
research, initiate, and suggest solutions within the confines of the
job responsibilities.
ñ Nature, Level and Purpose of
Contacts: Works closely with Program Managers, PEPFAR unit, Director, Programming and
Training, Training Manager, Country Director and Peace Corps Trainees and
Volunteers.
Communicates at all levels as required by the job responsibilities.
ñ Supervision Exercised: None
HOW TO APPLY
All submissions should be electronic.
Please submit a Word formatted letter of interest and resume and names and
contact information for three references to applications@ug.peacecorps.gov
Scan and attach a copy of a reference letter from your area Local Council
(LC1). Bring original copy to the interview if you are invited to interview.
Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of the cover
email: “Feed The Future Coordinator”
Submitted documents become the property of the Peace Corps and will not be
returned. You will be contacted ONLY if you are deemed qualified and invited
for an interview.
Closing Date: June 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM
