World Vision Uganda Jobs; Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant - UWASH

Job Title:        Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant - UWASH
Job Location:   Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    World Vision Uganda (WVU)
Reports To:     Regional Coordinator and M&E Coordinator UWASH Project


About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Overview:
The UWASH Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will  implement the Project’s performance Monitoring & Evaluation system, maintain information/data base for management purposes in line with World Vision Uganda mission.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in Development Studies/Statistics discipline or any other related field.
• Possess the ability to work in a team to achieve excellence in execution, committed, accountable and passionate about the work we do.
• At least two years’ field experience in research, data collection, entry, analysis and reporting.
• Extensive Knowledge and understanding of statistical and qualitative data analysis packages eg. SPSS, Epi-info, Nvivo etc is desirable.
• Past experience working with WASH projects will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel and Access)
• Detailed knowledge of GPS mapping software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Job Duties:

•     In conjunction with CDFs administer the project performance M&E tools to track indicators in line with the project Log frame, Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and M&E Plan.
•     Offer technical support for implementing the approved project community response mechanism including Community Help Desks (CHD).
•     Conduct data collection using tools prescribed under the different M&E methods including; surveys, focus-group discussions, individual interviews, etc, on beneficiaries including women, and other stakeholders.
•     Perform data processing and entry and conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis & preparation of M&E reports that will allow for an enhanced understanding of the project indicators.
•     Maintain all records and reports relevant to the project and provide support to the M&E Coordinator.
•     Make sure that management and monitoring information is fed back to project management to aid objective decision making;
•     Perform any other duties as assigned by the Regional Coordinator and M&E Coordinator UWASH Project.

Deadline Date: 08/05/2014

How to Apply:
Please send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae to:
Email: wvujobs@wvi.org. 

Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Note: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.