Akola Project US ,Earn 400 Dollars Monthly as Women's Empowerment Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator in Uganda

Job Title: Women’s Empowerment Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Organisation:
Akola Project US

Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda

Compensation:
$400 monthly salary

About Akola:

Akola Project is a non-profit and
social business that empowers women by facilitating vocational training,
employment opportunities, savings and loans associations, education programs,
ministry programs and leadership development. Our mission is to empower
marginalized wo

men to transform the physical and spiritual livelihoods of their
families and communities through economic development.

Job Summary: The
Women’s Empowerment Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be
responsible for coordinating and facilitating all M&E activities for Akola
Project programs, including training Team Leaders, data entry and database
management. This position is also responsible for assisting in the design of
new M&E efforts in response to program evaluation needs and marketing
needs, as they arise.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

1. Leadership:

Steer Akola Project
beneficiaries in a way that facilitates a high performance egalitarian
culture of learning and development, trust and integrity
Seek understanding with and
unified leadership alongside the leadership team
Provide Christian leadership to
the Akola women and to the community
Offer a good example of good
stewardship with time, resources and privilege for the staff, employees,
and women’s groups
Serve as an active advocate for
Akola Project, promoting the vision, mission and goals of the organization
amongst the community at all times to ensure the organization maintains a
positive public standing

2. Monitoring and Evaluation:

Plan and execute the four
existing annual M&E activities
Input data into M&E
database and sort to generate data comparisons and graphs
Generate M&E data
collection plans, perform data collection and submit reports upon request
Field incoming requests for
data and generate proposals for data-gathering technique, timeline, and
resources
Mentor and train Team Leaders
fluent in the local language in relevant M&E activities and strategies
Pursue the inclusion of
Participatory Learning and Action principles in all M&E efforts to
decrease reliance on surveys and increase reliance on activities that
encourage beneficiary engagement and understanding, while at the same time
gathering data needed for marketing and program design

3. Administration:

Create and organize written
records of all M&E activities and tools
Create and maintain M&E
databases
Compile and send data reports
and graphs upon request
Communicate regularly with
Empowerment and Educational Programs Manager regarding timeline and
strategy
Assist with other Akola Project
programs as needed

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

The ideal candidate should
preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree from four-year college in
International Relations, International Development, or a related field
Prior experience in
cross-cultural Christian ministry
Past professional experience in
statistics and Excel data management and manipulation a big plus
Past experience working in a
cross-cultural development context (ideally within an African nation)
including management of people and resources desired
Non-profit experience preferable
Possess Valid Drivers License
Possess the ability to manage,
support and motivate a culturally diverse team towards common goals in the
spirit of Jesus
Experienced in cross-cultural
ministry and interfaith dialogue
Highly skillful in building
cross-cultural relationships
Proven ability to think
analytically and plan strategically, including setting objectives,
monitoring and evaluating impact, and identifying and applying
opportunities for learning and development with all team members

How to Apply:

All candidates should endeavor to
send the following items to: robyn@akolaproject.org with the subject
“Empowerment M&E Application.”

Resume or CV
The name and contact
information for at least 1 personal and 1 professional reference
A cover letter (1-2 pages)
outlining (1) Why you are interested in the position, the mission/vision
and Uganda specifically; (2) Relevant work experience for the position and
why you believe you are the best candidate for the job. Be sure to cite
specific personal characteristics and work experiences that you feel make
you qualified to fulfill the required responsibilities; (3) The role your
faith plays in your work