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Position Title:Senior Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda
Organization:World Vision
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Training categories: Monitoring and Evaluation
Application Deadline:31 Jan 2015
Mode of application:
Background Information:
This is your opportunity to use your expertise in monitoring, evaluation
and research in the WASH field to
help improve the lives and futures of some of
the world's most vulnerable children.
You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people
committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by
empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of
poverty and injustice.
The Senior Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learningwillprovide leadership
and coordination for the monitoring, evaluation and learning components of the
USAID WASH project. The Senior Advisor will develop monitoring, evaluation, and
learning (MEL) systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data,
targets and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely accurate and
complete reporting.
We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that
their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in
situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs
and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Develop the overall framework for project M&E in accordance with the
project and document M&E plan.
· Conduct a readiness assessment regarding M&E.
· Identify the requirements for collecting baseline data, prepare terms of
reference (ToRs) and commission the baseline survey as required.
· Oversee and execute M&E activities included in the annual work plan,
with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning.
· Design and implement a system to identify, analyse, document and
disseminate lessons learned.
· Consolidate a culture of lessons learning involving all project staff and
allocate specific responsibilities.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
·
Minimum of a Master’s Degree or
higher in a relevant discipline.
·
Minimum of eight (8) years
working in monitoring, evaluation and research in the WASH field, with
progressively increasing level of responsibility.
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Experience working with multiple
stakeholders.
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Demonstrated expertise in
rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods including
research/study design and implementation, design and data analysis, rapid
appraisals, etc.
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Demonstrated hands-on practical
experience setting up and managing MEL systems for WASH programs in developing
countries.
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Excellent report writing,
analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills,
knowledge management and dissemination of research findings (in English).
·
Demonstrated knowledge of
management information systems.
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Travel: 20%
Domestic/international travel is required.
·
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and
challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Uganda,
we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Online:
To apply to this position please click the link below and follow the
application instructions below.
Job ID: #735916
