Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job at National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA)

National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA)

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: June 15 2023

Hiring Organization: National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA)

Job Details:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
a) Lead the development of and oversee the review of project-level Monitoring &
Evaluation (M&E) plan and associated work plans for each component/activity
(as reflected in the results framework);
b) Review the baseline indicators and provide guidance to the component owners on how to ensure that indicators are achieved;
c) Develop the design of surveys, evaluations (mid-term and final evaluation), etc. using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods;
d) Responsible for sourcing data and information for specific M&E needs directly from other agencies and stakeholders, particularly for indicators not requiring a survey;
e) Review M&E methods, carry out training needs assessment, and provide M&E technical assistance, training and knowledge transfer;
f) Oversee and participate in project performance evaluations and assessments, including reviewing monitoring and evaluation system/mechanism, process and procedures of the project and forms and formats for project activities under its various components;
g) Ensure quality control of M&E outputs (e.g., surveys etc.), including by contributing substantively to the design and field testing of the monitoring methodology, review, supervising design and implementation of the survey, participatory data collection methods and protocols, data verification techniques, and other technical evaluation and analytical tasks conducted;
h) Develop and operate an M&E electronic tool and database for the project;
i) Monitor UDAP – GovNet project progress through field visits as may be required, offer feedback and keep regular communication with related field and centrelevel staff;
j) Serve as the focal point for providing M&E inputs on implementation Progress
Reports;
k) Prepare and submit M&E inputs as per the Results Framework to be consolidated into quarterly/annual project implementation progress reports;
l) Regularly monitor progress towards achievement of targets in the Results Framework and suggest appropriate changes to effect project restructuring, if applicable.
m) Review monitoring reports, analyse them for outcome and impact evaluation and to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in the UDAP Uganda project implementation and make recommendations; and
n) Track progress made on the UDAP – GovNet Project’s Results Framework during project implementation.

5.0 DELIVERABLES
The expected deliverables from the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will include but not limited to the following:
i) Inception Report after two (2) weeks on contract signing; ii) Detailed Monitoring and Evaluation Work Plan for every three (3) months; iii) M&E electronic tool and database for the project four (4) months after commencement of the assignment;
iv) M&E manuals, procedures, guidelines and processes for the entire project and for the different project components/activities;
v) M&E periodic reports as per the M&E plan; vi) Periodic survey designs and reports;
vii) M&E inputs as per the Results Framework to Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly
Project Implementation Report; viii)Inputs to the project, component and activity level indicators (output, outcome and impact);
ix) Reports and proceedings of seminars, workshops and training.

6.0 EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The applicant should:
a) Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics or a related field.
b) Possession of professional or postgraduate qualifications in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized University/Institution will be mandatory.
c) Working experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis and research methodologies.

Relevant Experience
a) Applicant must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in M&E preferably with a development partner-funded project or in areas directly related to the public sector.
b) Experience in developing and operating electronic M&E Tools.
c) Knowledge of World Bank projects M&E requirements, Results Frameworks, and systems’ especially designing midterm and final impact evaluations is an added advantage.
d) Excellent data analytical skills and interpretation. S/he must have ability to write clearly and concisely, and have sound quantitative skills (collecting, managing, analysing and interpreting data).
e) High level computer skills in statistical programmes such as SPSS, STATA, R Studio and SAS.

Application procedure

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are required to complete and submit a NITA-U Application Form (which can be downloaded from https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms with a cover letter, supported by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, email addresses of both the applicant and three referees to the address below.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug (application shouldn’t be more than 10MBs)

The deadline for applications for the positions is 15th June 2023. (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time).

Only Soft copy applications will be accepted and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above).