Wednesday 7 March 2012

CHF International Job Vacancies in Uganda


Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist


 
Job Description

CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.

CHF International is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist for the proposed USAID-funded Governance, Accountability, Participation and Performance (GAPP) Program in Uganda. This 5 year project will focus on increasing participation, accountability and local governance for more effective service delivery. GAPP shall focus on three key components to enhance accountability, improve local governance, and support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) participation in seeking improved services: support and strengthen national level government accountability institutions in their interaction with local governments; strengthen local government revenue, procurement, financial and planning systems; and strengthen CSOs and other non-state actors to improve voice and accountability.

The M&E Specialist will develop and manage the M&E system for the program. In particular, the M&E Specialist will be responsible for: implementing and updating the Performance Management Plan to ensure consistent data collection and management; and tie program objectives to broader USAID Strategic Objectives; managing the data collection process to include schedules, logistics and methodologies in coordination with data collection teams and other staff; analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data; and reporting on activities, accomplishments, and results for USAID deliverables and reports including weekly, quarterly, annual, and other ad hoc reports.

Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. •5+ years of experience in donor-funded international development. •Experience with rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methods, tools, and techniques. •Excellent knowledge of advanced statistics and research methodology, including skills in sampling techniques and methodologies, professional use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications (such as SPSS, STATA and spreadsheets). •Experience with impact assessment and change management. •Prior experience on donor funded projects addressing public health preferred. •Advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, ACCESS and/or other database programs. •Excellent presentation/training skills, including experience in the design and facilitation of short- and long-term training programs; •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in and outside CHF; and ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environment. •Fluency in English required.
•Ugandan citizens strongly urged to apply




How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.chfinternational.org/careers