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Job Title: Project Finance and Admin Officer (Kyenjojo Field office)
Position Type: Full-time
Immediate Supervisor: Regional Coordinator & Head of Finance ACODEV National office
Supervises: Finance and Administration Team at regional office

Purpose of the Job
The Project Finance and Admin Officer is responsible for overall financial planning, comprehensive financial monitoring and reporting, maintaining financial, administrative services and supporting ACODEV operations at the regional office level. Additionally, he or she will oversee general administration at the region; Ensure compliance to finance policies and procedures, supervision and Capacity Building of the finance team at regional office. He or she will head the Finance and Admin Department at the region.

1. SCOPE
The Project Finance and Admin Officer primarily reports to the Regional Coordinator and the head of finance at national office level and is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, preparing all payroll and personnel related information, maintaining accounts payable and managing regional office operations. The Project Finance and Admin Officer must work within the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), policies and procedures and in compliance with ACODEV’s Finance and Administration Manual.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage financial planning at regional office level
• Prepare and maintain financial forecasts in consultation with the Project Coordinator and senior regional program management team; execute the ACODEV Finance Manual effectively.
• Work with the Regional Coordinator to manage relationships with donors coming to the region and support the coordinator in designing and implementing appropriate financing tools;
• With support from the quality standards team at the region, design appropriate financial due diligence procedures for projects and perform financial assessment of regional based projects.

Manage financial monitoring and reporting at the regional office
• With support from the national head of finance, ensure efficient monthly financial monitoring and reporting (including monthly monitoring of expenses and revenues, reviewing and upgrading existing procedures, ensuring production of appropriate financial reports for internal and external clients on a monthly basis);
• Work to ensure that high quality accounting is maintained at the regional office including overseeing day to day accounting, and managing the year-end audit process at the regional office
• Consolidate the monthly Budget Variance Reports-BVA (vote monitoring report) of all projects at the regional office and submit to the Regional Coordinator on a monthly basis.
• Review the regional office Advance Register on a weekly basis and follow up any over dues accountabilities at the regional office. These will be submitted to the Regional Coordinator on a monthly basis.
• Organize, chair and prepare internal audits and finance committees meetings at the regional office level.

Administration and Human resource management at the region
The Finance and Administration Manager will ensure high quality administrative support to the following activities:

Oversee General Administration
• With support from the Regional Cordinator, oversee office management duties at the regional office;
• Be the chair of the budgeting committee at the Regional Office and review all department budgets at the regional office.
• With support from the senior management team at the regional office, innovate ideas to better human resource and enforce the existing human resource manual.
• Maintain an updated fixed asset register at the regional office.
• With support from the project leads at the region, oversee travel arrangements and monitor travel expenditures.

Ensure compliance
• Ensure regional office compliance to relevant local and national government regulations;
• With support from other managers and officers at the regional office, ensure compliance with internal policies, statutory obligations and Donors’ requirements.

Supervision
• Shall be responsible for the regional finance department and supervise all Finance team members at the regional office.
• Conduct participatory appraisals for staff in the finance department.

Capacity Building
• Lead on processes of training and building capacity of all regional staff on matters of policies for easier administration.
• Be the primary resource person on Human Resource management and Finance Management at the regional office level.
• Carry out capacity building on basic accounting and reporting on regular intervals for all regionally based staff including non-finance managers and carry on mentorship in specific areas for the regional office finance department staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Preferred Skills and Experience
• A university degree in Commerce, Statistics, Economics or related field; Masters in Business Administration, Finance or Human Resource is just an added advantage. Should be a holder of CPA, ACCA or other internationally accredited professional accounting bodies.
• At least three years work experience in finance planning processes, performance management, finance monitoring and evaluation, finance capacity building in nongovernmental or international organization
• Experience in designing and managing budgets and the corresponding NGO’s acceptable reporting formats.
• Expertise in using various accounting packages or software like quick books etc;
• Experience in Human Resource management including training and facilitation skills for staff;
• Experience in procurement, stores and fleet management required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and other native languages
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Computerized accounting programs
• Accounts payable and accounts receivables
• Generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting
• Preparation of financial statements
• Preparation of financial reports
• Administration of employee benefits
• Payroll systems and reporting
• Office administration
• An understanding of relevant NGO legislation, policies and procedures
• An understanding of the cultural and political environment

Competencies
• A solid understanding of the management of cross cutting issues, with a focus on participatory processes, integrated programming, protection and gender issues;
• Supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening staff capacity and working passionately with others;
• Leadership qualities, personnel and team management including mediation and conflict resolution;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;
• Strong organizational management skills;
• Proven skills in critical thinking, assessment and analysis; strong competency in conceptualizing and designing strategic financial and business frameworks;
• Excellent communication, team building and training skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in and outside the organization;
• Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environment;

Specific knowledge requirements:
• Experience in the use of accounting software that is appropriate to NGO finance management business like Quick-books, NAVISON etc.
• Experience in design of management and administrative policies and procedure for NGOs.

Personal Attributes
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Project Finance and Admin Officer. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• Be honest, mature and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics

The Project Finance and Admin Officer must have attained the required knowledge, skills and attitudes through completion of a Degree in Accounting Commerce, or Business Administration and/or completion of minimum of a minimum of second level CPA or ACCA from a recognized accounting program combined with related financial experience.

Job Title: Project Coordinator SRHR & HIV Program
Position type: Full-time
Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager Health Promotion
Duty Station: Kyenjojo District.

Introduction
ACODEV through a sub-grant award from Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU) and her association member the International HIV/AIDS Alliance (IHAA) in Brighton UK with funds from the Swedish Embassy in Uganda is contracted to implement a five year (2016-2021) comprehensive integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV services program (hereafter referred as the Uganda SRHR Umbrella program) in the districts of Kabarole, Kamwenge, and Kyenjojo. The overall goal of the program is to contribute to improved Uganda National SRHR and HIV outcomes. The program will also contribute to the Health Sector Development Plan 2016-2020 and the HSP.
ACODEV is now seeking application for the position of Project Coordinator SRHR and HIV based in Kyenjojo.

Purpose of the Job
The Project Coordinator is responsible for overall coordination, supervision and implementation of project activities with the four districts of Kamwenge, Kyenjojo, Kabarole and Hoima districts. Additionally he or she will be in-charge of creating linkages and partnerships within the districts to ensure smooth program operations. S/he will support administratively the project staff as well as building capacity of the program team at the Field Office to ensure quality work on the project.

Scope of the Position:
Programmatically the Project Coordinator will report to the Program Manager-Health Promotions who sits at the National Office. However s/he will be directly supervised by the Regional Coordinator who sits at the Regional Office in Kasese. In regards to the project his/her main role will be to oversee the activity planning, implementation and reporting of the project field activities. Provide direct supervision of personnel implementing the project.
The position also involves office and field activities especially in Kyenjojo where the Project Coordinator will take on an extra role of the District Coordinator. Generally the his/her scope of work will include but not limited to providing direct administrative, technical, logistical and capacity building support to the 3 District Project Coordinators, and other agencies through which the project is implemented. This will include but not limited to schools, health centers, District Health Teams, Health Sub-districts as well as duty bearers at sub-county level. The overall responsibilities will include technical support in a variety of technical areas such as trainings, support supervision, follow up of stakeholders; ensuring SRHR and HIV service compliance in the provision of services, data tracking, medical and quality assurance. He/she will also represent ACODEV at National, district, and sub-county levels in all the project target districts.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Directly work to ensure effective execution of all phases of project activities
• Help implement a plan for disseminating the case studies and the workbook at district level meetings.
• Offer a supervisory role to District Project Officer to ensure an effective delivery of SRHR and HIV services to vulnerable and key populations
• Track project activities to support meeting reporting requirements for funders.
• Develop and disseminate quality assurance strategies to direct service providers.
• Provide overall direct technical assistance to all project staff and direct service providers in order to ensure quality service delivery.
• Participate in development, implementation and follow-up of training activities
• Work with the appropriate district authorities to ensure provision of quality long acting and permanent methods of family planning
• Develop and maintain contacts with health workers, teachers, LG leaders and governmental authorities, to identify and address SRHR and HIV issues, and develop related services
• Conduct monthly site visits, review the programming and implementation of ongoing project activities, prepare reports, make recommendations and conduct follow-up visits as directed by the Project Coordinator.
• Ensure consistent and efficient use of all resources especially financial resources by all field based staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications and experience:
• Master’s degree in public health or Social Science Degree and at least 5 years of hands on experience in managing project of SRHR and HIV in nature.
• Extensive field experience working with rural and remote communities especially in Midwestern Uganda.
• Demonstrated success in providing hands-on capacity building and technical assistance to health care providers, community health workers, school going and out of school youth and other stakeholders in SRHR and HIV related aspects.
• Have at least three- five years of experience in SRHR and HIV service delivery.
• Have experience in organizing workshop, training, and doing follow-up of the program in schools, communities and service institutions.
• Fluent in Midwestern languages (Runyoro & Rutoro), and strong English writing skills
• Willing to travel at least 60 – 75% of time within the sub-counties.
• Must have capabilities to maintain liaison with government agencies, NGOs, private sectors, and communities.
• Proven ability to communicate persuasively and translate complex data and concepts into action-oriented information for external audiences
• Excellent problem-solving skills including identifying and recommending solutions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently to achieve common objectives
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and deadlines and to pitch in where needed
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others, good sense of humor
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical ability
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
• Willingness and ability to travel to meet project/program requirement.
• Plan assignment as per project activities, write reports and document accordingly. Participate and work in teams in developing and implementing service delivery and training programs.
• Collaborate with other team members and work in teams to strengthening and improving quality service provision of SRH and HIV.
• Having skills in organizing and conducting trainings, workshop and orientation, follow up.
• Have capability to interact with stakeholders, service providers, clients at different tires of service facilities up-to community level.
• Must have knowledge on different components of SRHR and HIV
• Having skills in organizing and conducting trainings, workshop and orientation, follow up.

Job Title: District Project Officer- SRHR & HIV Program (Two positions)

Job Type: Full-time
Immediate Supervisor: Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Kabarole and Kamwenge Districts.

Scope of the Position: The District Project Officers will report to the Project Coordinator and his/her main role will be to provide day to day field activity implementation in the respective districts. The position mainly a field based position involving provision of Guidance and support to the direct implementers such as the VHTs, HWs, schools. He/she will also represent ACODEV in the district, sub-county and community levels.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Participate in planning and implementation of project activities to deliver quality SRH and HIV services through various service providers at the district.
• Ensure collection of data and documents from direct service providers to assist in the creation of case studies and improve SRH and HIV services.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator in preparation of work plans and reports for submission to the donor and the National of Office.
• Liaise with Project Coordinator to ensure effective and timely tracking of SRH and HIV service providers, and document issues surrounding delivery and uptake of these services by vulnerable and key population.
• Develop and maintain contacts with health professionals and governmental authorities, to identify and document SRHR and HIV issues.
• Participate in district and sub-district SRHR and HIV related initiatives and support district to ensure effective coordination and implementation of SRHR and HIV related programs
• Conduct site visits, review the program implementation of ongoing project activities, prepare reports, make recommendations and conduct follow-up visits as directed by the Project Coordinator.
• Assist Project Coordinator to cascade conceptualized project work plan, and related activities.
• Visit project field sites to identify issues and gaps, and plan activities under the work-plan to address the gaps in SRH and HIV services in the communities.
• Participate in various SRHR and HIV related meeting at district and sub-district level and with other partners to coordinate SRHR and HIV initiatives.
• Assess delivery of SRHR and HIV services by all related service providers including health facility using QI Tool.
• Support project data collection from related partners and service providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator and Project Manager.

Qualifications and experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree in either Public health, Social Science or any other related community related field and at least 3 years of experience
• Extensive field experience working with rural and remote communities
• Demonstrated success in providing hands-on capacity building and technical assistance to health care providers, community health workers, youth and other stakeholders in health related aspects.
• Experience integrating cross-cutting issues such as SRHR, HIV, gender equity and social inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with district level counterparts in the Health sector, local organizations, and other program and partners.
• Good oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
• Must have knowledge on different components of reproductive health and family planning.
• Having skills in organizing and conducting trainings, workshop and orientation, follow up.
• Have capability to interact with stakeholders, service providers, clients at different tires of service facilities up-to community level.
• Excellent mastery of Runyoro-Rutooro or any other local language spoken in the target districts is a must.

Job Title: Child Protection Specialist
Position Type: F – Full Time
Location: Kasese, Uganda
Reports To: Regional Coordinator

Scope of the Position: ACODEV is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of Child Protection Systems Specialist. The Child Protection Systems Specialist will support efforts to increase the quality of the comprehensive protection Systems for OVC, youth and caregivers in four districts of Western Uganda. Such efforts include capacity strengthening for government and CSOs, ensuring adherence to Uganda’s OVC standards, and improving child protection case management, including response and referrals. S/he will work closely with the Project District Coordinators, Child Protection Committees, and District Probation Officers. S/he will report to the Regional Coordinator.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Capacity Development in Child Protection and Legal Support:
• Develop quality program standards that will guide the OVC project implementing partners and sub grantees to mainstream and deliver quality child protection and legal support services.
• Conduct a child protection capacity and skills gap assessment across all implementing partners to ascertain capacity needs, prepare and implement a Systematic capacity development plan.
• In each district directly oversee the development of a functional community based child protection Systems that brings together the probation office, community based organizations and other informal structures in a coordinated manner.
• Conduct capacity building for staff and community based structures through trainings, mentorship, lesson learning and knowledge dissemination.
• Collect and put together a package of training manuals, relevant child protection literature and reference materials and establish a child protection reference point at the OVC department.
• Interpret Ugandan government national policies and strategies on children such as the NOP, NSPPI 2, guiding the OVC team on how it can promote and contribute to the realization of the project.
• Identify ongoing capacity development initiatives by other USG supported projects targeting vulnerable children and forge linkages and synergies that strengthen collaboration whilst minimizing duplication.

Increasing Access to Child Protection Services:
• Put in place service delivery procedures for all implementation level staff and district duty bearers in the identification and management of child protection cases in each target district.
• Supervise all district level duty bearers and backstop the functionality of the community based child protection Systems in the district.
• Carry out regular support supervision, monitoring and support to all staff and district duty bearers to ensure that policies and procedures in relation to child protection are well understood.
• Together with the Program Manager ensure that child protection data is, regularly updated and disaggregated in a meaningful manner that can improve the quality of child protection services delivered.
• Together with the OVC team, map and identify other related child protection and legal support service providers, establishing referral pathways.

• Together with the OVC team design and supervise the roll out of a community based advocacy and child protection awareness raising strategy that increases community responsiveness and support to vulnerable children.
• Provide technical support for the implementation of activities targeting both out of school and school based child friendly activities that increase participation, self-esteem and relational abilities of children.
• In the district together with the probation office, identify and agree procedures of supporting children in conflict with the law as well as children in need of legal support for reintegration.

ORGANIZATION COMPETENCIES:
• Supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening staff capacity;
• Leadership qualities, personnel and team management including mediation and conflict resolution;
• Proven skills in critical thinking, assessment and analysis; strong competency in conceptualizing and designing strategic frameworks;
• Excellent communication, team building and training skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in and outside the organization;
• Demonstrated ability in report writing and presentation to ACODEV Management and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or Community Psychology.
• Professional training in child protection, juvenile justice, human rights and other essential skills will give you a competitive edge.
• At-least 4 years’ consistent experience in a child protection technical advisory/ support role with a large scale NGO.
• Must have in-depth understanding of national level response initiatives targeting vulnerable children.
• Awareness and familiarity with government policies and strategies on children.
• Demonstrable training skills, development of training materials and capacity building of community based organizations.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and negotiation skills. Fluent written and spoken English.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain performance expectations and strong working relationships in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically & physically stressful environments
• Experience with and enthusiasm for on the job training.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) required.
• Desire to work effectively in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to travel within rural Uganda.

Job Title: District Project Coordinator (SOCY Program)
Position Type: F – Full Time
Location: Kyenjojo District
Reports to: Regional Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

ACODEV is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of District Project Coordinator. The District Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of project’s District Branch Office. S/he will be responsible for networking, coordination and representation of the project at the District level. S/he will report to the Regional Coordinator.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the implementation of the project at the location.
• Monitor local needs and developments in close collaboration with the Regional coordinator.
• Builds capacity and support district staff and local partners; maintains network of contacts and represents the organization and the project
• Maintains good working relations with government officials in relation to the location.
• Responsible for logistics management; responsible for budget and day to day financial management, and monthly book-keeping reports.
• Ensure and co-ordinate the planning and implementation of the branch office’s projects and activities in relation to the project objectives and plans.
• Ensure proper flow of information between the branch office and the regional office maintaining open lines of communications.
• Build and maintain positive and effective relatives between the organization and stakeholders, local government departments as well as related organizations and institutions in the District.
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to ensure office sustainability, including; participation in the mobilization of resources for the programmes of the organization through the development of relevant proposals and undertaking any other relevant resources mobilization activities.
• Creatively and optimally utilize the resources available to ensure proper and timely implementation of planned activities as well as value for money.
• Ensure the systematic provision of legal, medical, psychosocial and other support necessary for the recovery and reintegration of the abused children.
• Act as the primary Accounting officer for the affairs of the District Office by providing detailed reporting on financial and other resources of the office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
• A post graduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage.
• At-least 3 years’ consistent experience in a technical advisory/ support role with a large scale NGO.
• Must have working in local government systems, managing private/public partnerships.
• Awareness and familiarity with government policies and strategies on OVC.
• Demonstrable training skills, development of training materials and capacity building of community based organizations.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and negotiation skills. Fluent written and spoken English.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain performance expectations and strong working relationships in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically & physically stressful environments
• Experience with and enthusiasm for on the job training.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) required.
• Desire to work effectively in a team oriented environment.

Job Title: Project Officer
Position Type: F – Full Time
Location: Kasese district
Reports To: District Project Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

ACODEV is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of District Project Officer. The District Project Officer will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of project’s District Branch Office. S/he will be responsible for networking, coordination and representation of the project at the District level. S/he will report to the District Project Coordinator.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
• A post graduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage.
• At-least 3 years’ consistent experience in a technical advisory/ support role with a large scale NGO.
• Must have working in local government systems, managing private/public partnerships.
• Awareness and familiarity with government policies and strategies on OVC.
• Demonstrable training skills, development of training materials and capacity building of community based organizations.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and negotiation skills. Fluent written and spoken English.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain performance expectations and strong working relationships in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically & physically stressful environments
• Experience with and enthusiasm for on the job training.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) required.
• Desire to work effectively in a team oriented environment.

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Specialist (MEAL)

Job Type Full-time
Immediate Supervisor: Regional Project Coordinator (RPC))
Duty Station: Kasese District with possible frequent field travels

Scope of the Position: The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for regional M&E activities. Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator (RC), the external M&E experts, the M&E Specialist will support the RC and ACODEV technical team to manage the internal ACODEV monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and M&E activities. The M&E Specialist will be responsible for helping to design project monitoring tools, day-to-day management of project monitoring data, cleaning and documenting any primary data collected by the project, supporting the collection of primary survey data, compiling and documenting secondary data from other sources in Uganda, and quantitative data analysis of any of the types of data mentioned above.

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the Regional Coordinator and external M&E Experts to develop the project M&E plan and data collection tools, and facilitate the use of data collection tools at all levels through training and supportive supervision at the point of data collection
2. Collect and analyze data to measure and track project monitoring indicators.
3. Collect and provide quantitative analytical support of primary and secondary data using Stata or SPSS.
4. Actively coordinate with the external M&E experts to design, coordinate and implement qualitative and quantitative research including baseline evaluation and rapid assessments.
5. Initiate/ensure clear, efficient and timely communication and reporting in respect to the programmatic needs of the project.
6. Carry out routine data quality assessments at service delivery points.
7. Cleaning data from project studies and assessments.
8. Prepare tables, graphs, reports and visual presentations based on the data analysis for presentation to internal and external audiences.
9. Actively contribute to strategic planning and work plan development based on data generated from the M&E system
10. Support the program to strengthen the capacity of project staff, community partners, district staff and volunteers in collecting, analyzing and utilizing data; analyze, interpret and disseminate information that document project performance and findings, including identification of best practices and lessons learned from project activities.
11. Organize and conduct periodic meetings with local collaborating agencies, partners and stakeholders to discuss achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
12. Any other tasked as may be assigned by the Regional Coordinator

Qualifications and experience
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a development field, social science, Statistics, or relevant discipline.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum of 3years of progressively responsible professional experience in a performance monitoring and/or evaluation role with a National development organization.
• Ability to create organizational work plans based on higher-level goals
• Good command over report writing in English
• Strong organizational skills in order to balance competing priorities
• Demonstrated technical expertise in implementing complex M&E performance management plans, including the ability to make determinations of methods to best measure results.
• Experience providing technical leadership or support to the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments; field-based, hands-on, and long-term M&E implementation experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, organizational skills, timeliness, and work ethic
• Proven skills in critical thinking, assessment and analysis; strong competency in conceptualizing and designing strategic frameworks;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;
• Supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening staff capacity;

Job Title: M&E Officer SRHR & HIV Program
Position Type: Full-time
Immediate Supervisor: M&E Manager
Duty Station: Kyenjojo District.

Scope of position: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for managing current monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to measure the effectiveness of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) & HIV & AIDS project and coordinating all M&E activities within the project. With technical guidance of the District Project Coordinator, the M&E Manager, the Officer will support the internal ACODEV monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and M&E activities. The M&E Officer will be responsible for helping design project monitoring tools, day-to-day management of project monitoring data, cleaning and documenting any primary data collected by the project, supporting the collection of primary survey data, compiling and documenting secondary data from other sources in Uganda, and quantitative data analysis of any of the types of data mentioned above.

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the Project Coordinator to develop the project M&E plan and data collection tools, and facilitate the use of data collection tools at all levels through training and supportive supervision at the point of data collection
2. Collect and analyze data to measure and track project monitoring indicators.
3. Collect and provide quantitative analytical support of primary and secondary data using Stata or SPSS.
4. Actively coordinate with the external M&E experts to design, coordinate and implement qualitative and quantitative research including baseline evaluation and rapid assessments.
5. Initiate/ensure clear, efficient and timely communication and reporting in respect to the programmatic needs of the project.
6. Carry out routine data quality assessments at service delivery points.
7. Cleaning data from project studies and assessments.
8. Prepare tables, graphs, reports and visual presentations based on the data analysis for presentation to internal and external audiences.
9. Actively contribute to strategic planning and work plan development based on data generated from the M&E system
10. Support the program to strengthen the capacity of project staff, community partners, district staff and volunteers in collecting, analyzing and utilizing data; analyze, interpret and disseminate information that document project performance and findings, including identification of best practices and lessons learned from project activities.
11. Organize and conduct periodic meetings with local collaborating agencies, partners and stakeholders to discuss achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
12. Any other tasked as may be assigned by the RC

Qualifications and experience
Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Research Methodology, Project Management or a related field
Other Important required skills:
 Information Management,
 Project Management (essential);
 At least 2 to 3 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience (Desirable);
 Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports in English (Essential);
 Good level of proficiency in computer-based M&E systems, SPSS, Windows Excel and quantitative and qualitative analysis;
 Ability to design M&E systems, tools, surveys, surveillance systems, randomized field experiments and evaluations;
 Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others; Strong interpersonal skills and managerial capacity,
 Proficiency in English (Essential);
 Experience in a non-governmental organization (Desirable)

Job Title: M&E Officer
Position type: Full-time
Immediate Supervisor: M&E Manager
Duty Station: Kasese District.

Introduction:
ACODEV, through an awarded grant from Bergstrom Foundation has been contracted to implement a3years (2016/2018) project with an overall Goal of contributing to the reduction of the unmet need for contraception by 20% through enhancing access and use of quality family planning services for healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies in Kasese District of Uganda. ACODEV is seeking for suitable candidates for the position of M&E Officer.
Scope of Position: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for managing current monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to measure the effectiveness of Family planning and other health services project and coordinating other existing M&E activities within the organization. With technical guidance from the District Project Coordinator and the M&E Manager, the Officer will support the internal ACODEV monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and M&E activities. The M&E Officer will be responsible for helping design project monitoring tools, day-to-day management of project monitoring data, cleaning and documenting any primary data collected by the project, supporting the collection of primary survey data, compiling and documenting secondary data from other sources in Uganda, and quantitative data analysis of any of the types of data mentioned above.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the District Project Coordinator & M&E Manager to develop project M&E plan and data collection tools, and facilitate the use of data collection tools at all levels through training and supportive supervision at the point of data collection
2. Collect and analyze data to measure and track project monitoring indicators.
3. Collect and provide quantitative analytical support of primary and secondary data using Stata or SPSS.
4. Actively coordinate with the external M&E experts to design, coordinate and implement qualitative and quantitative research including baseline evaluation and rapid assessments.
5. Initiate/ensure clear, efficient and timely communication and reporting in respect to the programmatic needs of the project.
6. Carry out routine data quality assessments at service delivery points.
7. Cleaning data from project studies and assessments.
8. Prepare tables, graphs, reports and visual presentations based on the data analysis for presentation to internal and external audiences.
9. Actively contribute to strategic planning and work plan development based on data generated from the M&E system
10. Support the program to strengthen the capacity of project staff, community partners, district staff and volunteers in collecting, analyzing and utilizing data; analyze, interpret and disseminate information that document project performance and findings, including identification of best practices and lessons learned from project activities.
11. Organize and conduct periodic meetings with local collaborating agencies, partners and stakeholders to discuss achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
12. Any other tasked as may be assigned by the Regional Coordinator.

Qualifications and experience
Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Research Methodology, Project Management or a related field
Other Important required skills:
 Information Management,
 Project Management (essential);
 At least 2 to 3 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience (Desirable);
 Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports in English (Essential);
 Good level of proficiency in computer-based M&E systems, SPSS, Windows Excel and quantitative and qualitative analysis;
 Ability to design M&E systems, tools, surveys, surveillance systems, randomized field experiments and evaluations;
 Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others; Strong interpersonal skills and managerial capacity,
 Proficiency in English (Essential);
 Experience in a non-governmental organization (Desirable)

How to apply:

Submit your CV, certified relevant academic documents, and include past experience and personal statement on why you think you are the best fit for any of the position above and what you would offer if selected for the position. You may hand deliver a well labelled application specifying position applied for to: ACODEV National offices in Masoli Gayaza Road near Namirembe Hillside School; or ACODEV Western Regional Offices located in Kasese-Muyenga Zone next to Rwenzori the Gardens Hotel or PDF all documents and sent by Email to: info@acodevuganda.org. The deadline for receiving applications is 23rd January 2017 5:00PM. For Audit Firms, submit Expression of Interest (EOI) to provide Audit Services to ACODEV.

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