Plan Uganda
Founded over 70 years ago. Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organisations in the world. We work In 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the America; to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world In which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, politics or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit experienced and committed professionals to fill the following vacant positions:
Monitoring & Documentation Coordinator – 1 position based in Kampala
This position is based in Kampala and will report to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Manager. The incumbent will act as a resource in the NORAD Project Team in planning, data collection, monitoring, documentation ft and reporting of the NORAD child protection and participation projects. She/he will ensure the projects implements the project MSE framework successfully and provide technical leadership to project team on M&E, including training, development of monitoring tools, and planning and reporting.
Main Responsibilities/key result areas
1. Implement the project MSE framework and coordinate tasks and processes for monitoring project progress.
2. Develop indicators and monitoring formats and tools for the projects
3. Establish and manage a filing system for all project data.
4. Train and coach NORAD project staff and partner staff on the M&E framework, data collection and use of monitoring tools.
5. Provide technical assistance to project staff on participatory monitoring methodologies with children and communities
6. Conduct project baseline, mid-term reviews and final evaluations of the highest quality and as per M&E framework.
7. Record and analyse project monitoring data from working districts monthly and report to project manager.
8. Prepare draft project progress reports under supervision of the project manager based on district progress reports.
9. Write and edit documentation and reports on best practices, case studies, lessons learnt and reflection from the projects.
10. Compile and disseminate M&E information needed for periodic project planning.
11. Support work and budget planning under the supervision of the project manager.
12. Support the utilization of the corporate M&E system (PALS) within the projects and support preparations and modifications of Project Outlines.
13. Ensure M&E systems and practices are aligned and integrated with PALS and PPM
Job requirement
Essential Competencies
• Bachelor degree (preferred) in Development, Social Sciences or its equivalent, training /background and professional training on monitoring and evaluation.
• At least 3 years in monitoring and documentation of projects
• Knowledge of environment and current effective practice on monitoring & evaluation
• Demonstrable abilities in planning and coordination
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams
• Excellent communication skills, both in written English and in face-to-face presentations
• Willingness to travel within the country
• Computers skills in MS Office and Internet
Personal Attributes:
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking
• Monitoring and evaluation of rights-based programmes on child protection and participation
How to apply
Suitably qualified candidates should submit a letter of application (indicating preferred location) together with a CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of additional relevant certificates, names and contact details (including email addresses) of three references, plus salary history, to the undersigned not later than 18th April, 2011.
People & Culture Manager, Plan Uganda, P, O. Box 1207S, Kampala
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 15th May, 2011.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has 3 child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates are required to undergo an extensive child protection background check including a police check.
