Organization: RTI International
Country Uganda
City Kampala
Category M&E
Job Summary:
The M&E Advisor position will be for the upcoming USAID-funded Integrated Family Health Program that aims to strengthen the Ugandan health system’s ability to provide access to high quality services to its citizens. Core service areas include: HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and reproductive health. The M&E Advisor will be responsible for all in charge of monitoring, evaluation and reporting-related activities and requirements of the project. This includes the development of the Project’s M&E framework, the development of a performance monitoring system, overseeing the maintenance of monitoring data collections systems (including developing and maintaining a project data base). He/she will also contribute to the design and assist in managing program assessments and evaluations and promote a culture of evidence-based decision making.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and oversees its implementation and periodic revision.
Proactively seeks out data to assist staff in making informed decisions
Develops M&E instrumentation tools for the project as needed (including monitoring data collection forms for program and grantee staff)
Supports and supervises collection and analysis of data for project M&E in accordance with timeframes set in the PMP
Develops, implements, and monitors the sub-grant awards and performance monitoring plans and systems for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Updates and implements M&E framework for integrated delivery of community healthcare.
Develops an evaluation plan for the program and maintains a program monitoring data base
Leads efforts, design tools and training sessions to develop an inquisitive learning culture within the project team and partners to feed innovations into organizational decision making.
Provides technical assistance to build or strengthening partner and stakeholder capacity for data management and M&E.
Provides information and support in the development of the work plan, quarterly reports and annual reports
Supervises M&E, management information systems (MIS) and Knowledge Management/ Communications team members to ensure that all program results are included in the PMP and other program documents.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant Advanced (Masters-level) degree from a recognized institution in public health, statistics, or related field and minimum of 9 years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems for international donor-funded projects in Uganda.
Additional skills/experience in one or more of the following technical areas: community-based health programs; family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH); maternal and child health (MCH)/nutrition; malaria; information education communication (IEC) / behavior change communication (BCC).
Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, and dissemination of results.
Experience in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for local non-governmental organizations.
Strong technical skills in data management, M&E, disease surveillance, mapping, and/or assessment.
Knowledge of USAID system of indicators, results, and reporting.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites around the country.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex political contexts. Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, local organizations, other program partners and counterparts.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Excel); strong presentation skills
Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in Swahili will be preferred.
Willingness to reside and travel frequently within Uganda.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants desiring to work with this prestigious NGO, RTI International, We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal www.rti.org/jobs
