Uganda: Protection M & E Officer (Kyaka II)

JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY

The Protection M&E Officer will be responsible for all M&E related program actions (Initiation, project start‐up, implementation and close‐out), providing technical M&E leadership for all program sectors with specific attention to data quality and use. S/he will assess and address the current M&E identified needs through system set up and technical support on data collection methods, data analysis, data quality assurance and result‐based management. S/he will also ensure that quality data collected is entered into a data platform; data analysis is completed by project teams and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the IRC program to relevant stakeholders. S/he will conduct frequent visits to the field and assess the quality of the program, M&E work, ensure understanding and compliance with M&E procedures and provide guidance and coaching to staff in project research activities. S/he will be part of a consortium team and will be required to work closely with other M&E staff from consortium partners to support joint activities and objectives.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support compilation of quantitative and qualitative data to showcase IRC’s protection and WPE programs, covering all program outcome areas.

• Ensure forms, databases, and record keeping comply with international and IRC standards of working with GBV survivors/PSNs and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

· In close collaboration with the Coordinators, lead the development of strong data collection tools and monitoring and evaluation plans for the program.

• Develop and control user access permissions for each database according to program management specifications.
• Ensure efficient systems in place for program staff to collect and compile relevant and concise information for routine project reports and occasional special reports as required.
• Support the provision of technical training and capacity building in monitoring and evaluation to program staff.
• Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by Program staff and to verify the accuracy of the data reported.
• Support program teams in analyzing and interpreting monitoring and evaluation of data.
• Assist in creating standards for capturing data and its storage in the database in accordance to the IRC Measurement universal expectations.
• Support the Country M&E Manager to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist the Country M&E Manager and program Heads in implementing the IRC’s monitoring for Action standards.
• Provide the supervisor, Technical coordinators, program staff and districts with monthly reports on indicator trends.

Communication/Reporting

· Provide regular feedback to the program teams on project implementation through monthly reports on indicator trends and learning.

· Assist in preparation of donor reports.

KEY WORKING REALTIONSHIPS

Position reports directly to: Country M&E Manager**
Position directly supervises: **N/A

Indirect reporting: Program Manager**
Other internal and/or external contacts: **

· Internal:Close coordination with other IRC Departments.

External:Close collaboration with ECHO Protection consortium M&E leads, local actors (local NGOs, UN agencies, government) and service providers’ part of the urban survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) referral system.

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

· University degree in social sciences (i.e. Computer science, gender studies, human rights, Statistics, etc.).

· Post graduate training in M&E will be an added advantage.

Experience

· At least 2 years’ experience in humanitarian or development settings with proven success in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to close-out stages.

· Experience in continuous quality improvement processes.**Skills and Abilities**
Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Excel, including creating tables and forms, trend analysis, using pivot tables, and charting/visualizing data, MS Word, Outlook and Powerpoint

· Strong belief in and commitment to human rights and gender equality.

· Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment; good diplomatic and persuasion skills.

· Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made.

· Emotional maturity and stability to resolve conflicts in non-violent way and maintain appropriate boundaries.

· Good report writing skills.

· High standard of spoken and written English.

· Ability to design M&E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations.

Please send filled IRC application form (download from link:https://rescue.box.com/v/IRCform**), cover letter, and CV in one PDF attachment clearly indicating the position - location that you have applied for “*Pro M&E O – Kyaka II”* to:** UA-IRCJobs@rescue.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DeadlineFriday 31^st January, 2019.**

Please note that if you do not follow the above instructions your application will be automatically disqualified.

All applications will be assessed strictly on individual merit.