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Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited.

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Position Title :Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (PMER) Manager (CP3). (1 position)

Grade: UR 4

Reports :Manager Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response

Location :Head office

Duration: Six (6) Months- Renewable

Organisation:Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Background:

The Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (PMER) Manager for Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response (CP3) will be responsible for coordinating the development and oversee the implementation of systems for planning, monitoring and evaluation of all URCS’ Projects, sharing information and knowledge, in line with URCS’ Strategic plan 2020.

Job Purpose::

The position function is to:

·             Work with departments to develop programs and projects work plans and budgets for the National Society in line with the M&E framework guided by URCS strategic plan 2020;

·             Participate in development and review of URCS’s policies for institutional development to enhance efficiency in activity implementation;

·             Build the capacity of staff in Performance Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in line with the URCS’ Planning Frameworks;

·             Ensures oversight on all Monitoring & evaluation needs, implementation & emerging issues within the scope of the CP3 project interventions;

·             To work with branches, communities and stakeholders to ensure that monitoring and evaluation needs in implementation of CP3 project intervention activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs;

Key responsibilities

·             Develop performance monitoring and evaluation work plans for the CP3 programs for activities implemented in communities/branches;

·             Participate actively in program/project planning process and budgeting for activities by departments;

·             Provide technical support in the performance planning and M&E for departments, Branches in line with URCS’s M&E framework;

·             Develop mechanisms to supervise regular data collection on programs and projects implemented in branches;

·             Coordinate implementation of baselines surveys, midterm reviews and final programs/projects evaluations of all activities in line with the URCS M&E Framework;

·             Provide technical support to departments, branches and partners in reporting and Documentation in relation to key learnings, best practices, implementation models, governance processes and impact realization;

·             Prepare periodic program/project activity reports and institution positions papers for management, partners or stakeholders as my be required from time to time;

·             Participate in URCS fund-raising initiatives as guided by the URCS fundraising strategy;

·             Perform any other duties as may be required by your functional supervisor.

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

Education Qualifications             

·             Post-Graduate qualification in monitoring and evaluation, Project Planning and Management, Health information science.

·             Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, or Economics or a related field from a reputable organisation;

·             Training in;

·                  Emergencies and Relief operations/ Disaster Risk Reduction.

Essential experience    

    Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Planning, M&E or in implementation of humanitarian and development projects from a reputable NGO organization

Essential Knowledge    

·             Sound knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis, monitoring and evaluation or public health information management.

·             Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response with particular attention to application of an all-hazard approach in the context of the International Health Regulations (IHR), Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and the use of event based and indicator based surveillance.

·             Knowledge

Essential Skills

·             Analytical Skills

·             Data analysis and reporting skills

·             Public speaking and presentation

·             Budgeting and budgetary control

·             Networking, alliance building and stakeholder management

·             Negotiation skills.

·             Team building and management

Please you can download application template from here

 All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

How To Apply:

Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed to;  vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or  by post to:

The Secretary General,

Uganda Red Cross Society,

Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,

P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org

Closing date for receipt of the applications 22nd January 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Due to large volumes of applications, only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.