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Kamuli, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Plan International is a renowned global development and humanitarian organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls. Founded in 1937, Plan International operates in more than 75 countries, working with communities, governments, and other partners to address the root causes of poverty and inequality and to create lasting change.
The organization's work focuses on a wide range of areas including education, health, child protection, economic security, and disaster response. Plan International is committed to ensuring that all children, especially girls, have access to quality education. They implement programs that improve school infrastructure, provide learning materials, and train teachers to create safe and inclusive learning environments. The organization also advocates for policies that promote education for all children.
In the area of health, Plan International works to improve maternal and child health, nutrition, and access to clean water and sanitation. Their health programs include initiatives to prevent and treat malnutrition, provide immunizations, and ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services. By focusing on preventative care and health education, Plan International aims to reduce mortality rates and improve overall health outcomes for children and their families.
Child protection is another critical area of focus for Plan International. The organization implements programs to prevent violence, abuse, and exploitation of children. They work to strengthen child protection systems, support children who have experienced trauma, and promote laws and policies that safeguard children's rights. Plan International also addresses harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation, advocating for the rights of girls to live free from violence and discrimination.
Economic security programs by Plan International aim to empower communities and families to become self-sufficient. The organization provides vocational training, supports small businesses, and promotes savings and loans groups to help families generate income and improve their livelihoods. By enhancing economic opportunities, Plan International helps to break the cycle of poverty and improve the quality of life for children and their communities.
In times of disaster and conflict, Plan International responds with emergency relief efforts, providing essential supplies, medical care, and psychosocial support to affected populations. Their disaster risk reduction programs also help communities build resilience and prepare for future emergencies.
Plan International places a strong emphasis on advocacy and campaigning to influence policy changes and mobilize support for children's rights and gender equality. The organization's "Because I am a Girl" campaign is a notable example, raising awareness and driving action to address the unique challenges faced by girls around the world.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.
Job Title
M&E Officer- INTPA job at Plan International
Plan International
Job Description
The M&E Officer is an important role within the MERL Unit. Providing operational services to both the MERL team and the various PIU projects. The role will be held accountable for ensuring that all planned M&E activities are managed in a structured manner guided by M&E principles ensuring all work is completed in a comprehensive and timely manner.
The MER Officer provides M&E services and support to the MERL unit as well as Projects ensure that the fundamental M&E framework is in place. In addition, the role ensures that al M&E activities are embedded in program implementation and provides technical operational support and coordinates the management of M&E activities.
Plan International Uganda is looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate for a position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer for its INTPA Project implemented in Kamuli and Buyende districts.
The key challenge for this position is to ensure that M&E best practices and understanding are appreciated by all teams and that all activities are completed to the standard and quality expected. This requires the job holder to be dedicated MER staff to deliver quality data collection during the next phases of the project, provide appropriate technical skillsets to deliver M&E tools, methods and approaches to be used. This includes using a technically demanding classroom observation tool. Provide routine data quality checks to all the project data collected. Running quick analysis to provide quick insights and learning points at district level and contribute to overall analysis and insights. Good understanding of M&E principles together with an appreciation of international/ local humanitarian development. Good organisational and planning skills; Good analytical and logical thinking and writing skills. Ability to capacity build others through appropriate coaching and mentoring interventions; Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, PowerPoint presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web-based research
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
KRA 1: Strategy & Programming
Contribute towards the development of MERL strategic and operational planning ensuring that aspects of MERL are embed in project planning
Contribute to the design of the MERL strategic and operational plan ensuring all M&E components of projects are clearly defined and that all projects have clearly defined performance indicators.
Contribute to the development of the MERL operational work plans and budgets.
Support project team and partners to develop Detailed Implementation Plans in line with the proposal
KRA 2: Tools & Systems Development
Proactively participate and contribute to the development and implementation of PIU MERL/ M&E systems and tools supporting the successful implementation of M&E goals.
Participate in the design and implement project monitoring tools as per project M&E plan and ensure use of appropriate tools in collection, compilation, analysis and utilization across the project
Monitor on a quarterly basis the detailed comprehensive reporting on the status on outstanding activities.
Implementation plan and provide consolidated and the implementation actives including next steps on
KRA 3: Capacity Building
Participate in the Capacity Building of internal and external stakeholders of PIU, ensuring that knowledge is shared for consistent application of M&E principles.
Plan M&E capacity building activities for the project team and partners to enhance quality reporting and data management.
Deliver both adhoc and scheduled capacity building (training, technical assistance, and coaching) to partners
Establish a resource bank for up-to-date tools, training materials, other capacity building products; avail partners of resources are required
Highlight areas of risk and non-compliance identified through CB initiatives and advise on changes to the M&E risk profile.
KRA 4: Monitoring & Performance Management
Coordinate and plan the monitoring of PIU projects/ programs reviews and visits that will enable PIU to adaptively manage the performance of projects
Support the development and rollout of project targets and standards to ensure delivery of quality outputs.
Provide ongoing advice and technical assistance to the PIU’s Project / Programme managers concerning the effective and efficient measurement of results
Monitor the implementation of the M&E process by ensuring regular monitoring spot-checks and reviews; compile and analyse the collected data to assess performance and identify lessons learned
Monitor and consolidate project implementation findings against approved work plans and budgets to ensure timely and quality implementation as per contractual obligation
KRA 5: Knowledge Management & Communications
Work collaboratively with the MERL team to develop a learning organisation culture based on evidence collected and lessons learned.
Quarterly Consolidate, follow up and document best practices, case studies, lessons learnt, Most Significant Change Stories and reflection of the project to provide evidence on project impact including inclusiveness
Proactively participate in the project’s research, evaluation and learning initiatives including reviewing and validating reports, and leading reflection and dissemination processes
Working with the MERL Coordinators participate in the developments of a well-curated database for learnings from evaluations, intervention reports, and other relevant information; ensure that users are able to navigate and upload or retrieve information easily
KRA 6: Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion
Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in M&E role. Experience in providing M&E for Child Protection projects in development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
Demonstrated skills and experience in report writing, and a good understanding of donor compliance, rules and regulations regarding M&E and budget management
Ability to ride a motorbike with a Valid Riding Permit
Ability to communicate effectively in Lusoga during surveys and interviews is a desirable.
Leadership Competencies:
Myself as a Leader
Behaves in line with our values, bringing energy and commitment to the task of safeguarding girls, children, young people, vulnerable adults and colleagues; constructive and optimistic in facing challenges and change.
Lasting Impact
Focuses effort where it will make the best contribution to PIU’s purpose and strategic goals; takes the initiative to find new and better ways of doing work.
Open & Accountable
Understands and adheres to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work; honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
Work Well Together
Acts as a good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them; is aware of the potential impact of their behaviour on others and makes sensitive choices.
Inclusive & Empowering
Collaborates with team members, colleagues and partners in an active and engaged manner; shares information, experience and ideas with the aim of helping or empowering others.
Skills & Knowledge:
Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting, seeking and listening to feedback, learning from mistakes, finding people or resources to help them learn, keeping knowledge and skills up to date.
Critical Business Management Competencies
Good understanding of broad trends in the development and humanitarian sector and key external organisations relevant to Monitoring & Evaluation.
Good track record of planning and organising work effectively; managing time to deliver results against agreed priorities, objectives and quality requirements, to time and within budget.
Good analytical skills as required to obtain and process information and numerical data from a range of sources and use the insights gained to inform decisions or communications.
Experience of incorporating digital and technological solutions into plans and activities, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of working practices, enhance communication and support innovation.
Good understanding of key risk-related policies, procedures and standards, (for instance, good practice in Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection; Gender, equality and inclusion; Counter fraud; Safety and Security); solid track record of compliance
Good written and spoken communication skills, including in Lusoga, with an ability to effectively adjust content and presentation to connect with an audience.
Critical Technical Competencies:
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of grant projects.
Ability to manage partners and build their capacity.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
Experience managing and monitoring systems for project monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrated experience in capacity building, mentoring and coaching staff and programme stakeholders
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
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Deadline: 22nd November 2024
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