Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning System (MELS) Officer US Non-profit Jobs – Heifer International

Job: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning System (MELS) Officer

Organization: Heifer International

Duty Station: Uganda

About US:

Heifer International (Heifer) is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to ending world hunger, poverty and saving the earth. HI works with resource limited families around the globe to become self-reliant. Since it begun in 1944, Heifer International has worked directly with 7 million families in more than 125 countries.

About EAYIP Program:

The East Arica Youth Inclusion Program (EAYIP) Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) Officer, reporting to the Country project manager and under the technical guidance of the EAYIP Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) Manager, will provide MLE technical support to function across the Country program and, as such, work in close collaboration with respective EAYIP consortium partners and their M&E leads with the view to support the country program on MLE function. To this end, he/she will provide technical assistance; advice and training on key aspects of MLE to shape the overall EAYIP’s country framework and ensure that key outcomes, deliverables, youth enterprises are properly monitored/tracked, documented.   She/he will also work with the team to build capacity on the use of data and indicators; analyze monthly data, and support in rolling-out quality assurance methods. The Officer will lead the process working with partners in strengthening the partners’ Information System, prepare periodic reports and promote programmatic accountability and learning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Effectiveness (50%)

• Drive the Implementation of MLE framework and plan in EAYIP at Country level.
• Provide technical support for implementing MLE plan to ensure meaningful information systems are in place to capture data to feed into management decisions.
• Responsible for data analysis
• Recommend steps for strategic adjustments and steps and provide follow-up to implementation based on data captured through MLE framework and plan.
• Responsible to ensure quality data is captured through the MLE system and incorporating adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for building MLE capacity
• Data Quality Assurance

Accountable for knowledge and Information Management and Reporting at country Office level. (30%)

• Document key outcomes, based on data collect
• Coordinate knowledge sharing and reflection activities to identify lessons through implementation practices and data

Management and Compliance (10%)

• Provide overall leadership in developing and maintaining project database at country level.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, mid-term and annual reports.
• Coordinate annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Country Program Manager in preparing and disseminating relevant reports.

Partnership and Engagement (10%)

• Accountable for knowledge management, learning and sharing
• Provide MLE technical support to partners and stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Heifer International Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning System (MELS) Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in monitoring and Evaluation, Economics and/or Statistics, Social Research, or an equivalent with an academic focus on Monitoring and Evaluation plus five (5) years of directly relevant experience in MLE management of large-scale projects.
• Solid MLE experience, gained in working in the development context
• Demonstrated social research experience
• Experience in supporting and monitoring field-based programs in the country
• Proven experience in staff and partner training
• Experience in developing field data collection tools
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Experience in developing and implementing MLE plans
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis
• Report writing
• Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and proactive problem-solving.

Most Critical Proficiencies

• Innovative, analytical, and solutions-oriented
• Demonstrated effective organizing and planning skills;
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and to make effective oral presentations;
• A good understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and the environment, and knowledge of the context in which non-profit organizations operate
• Knowledge of youth workforce development issues, especially in rural communities of the East Africa region
• Good understanding of the different value chains within the agricultural sector
• Knowledge of enterprise development and linkages to poverty alleviation
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail
• Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions to document and disseminate industry information, manage knowledge, measure progress and plan and advocate within the industry
• Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and Internet
• Demonstrated proficiency in English, both oral and written
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail
• Ability to understand, appreciate and implement Heifer’s Values-Based Holistic Community Development model
• Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions
• Quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluation and ability to communicate MLE concepts clearly with leadership, partners, and staff at all levels
• Willingness and ability to assign and review the work of direct reports and to use participatory management skills with junior and senior staff
• Proven team leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in various locations
• Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout EAYIP project sites in Uganda and Tanzania
• May require constant sitting; working at a computer and focusing for extended periods of time and performing office environment activities while on the road and/or in remote conditions
• Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified candidates please apply online at the link below

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Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.