Data, Monitoring and Research Jobs at International Labour Organization and Safe Way Right Way

Description of Duties
• Develop the programme M&E system in Uganda and its tools and templates in collaboration with the overall PROSPECTS M&E Officer.
• Collect data on a regular basis to support the monitoring & evaluation of the programme’s KPI, using primary or secondary data sources, including undertaking regular field visits to support implementation of monitoring and evaluations.
• Coordinate and ensure the quality of annual surveys, midline and end-line studies for relevant project key performance indicators (KPI). Develop a strategy to collect missing data to complete baseline
• Develop data quality assurance processes to ensure data reliability, validity, timeliness of data entry and analysis and the harmonization of all data collection systems and update and maintain the M&E database, analyse data and identify findings for reporting purposes.
• Develop and keep track of a beneficiary database, based on key programme outputs, using tools to avoid double counts and ensuring timely data entry.
• Supply the Global PROSPECTS M&E Officer with all relevant M&E data information and analyis on a bi-monthly, semi-annual or annual basis as required.
• Ensure the programme’s planning tools (e.g. work plans, financial forecasting, etc.) and its processes are adequate, and support the programme team to develop their work plans and monitor its progress at output and outcome levels efficiently.
• Initiate preparation of drafting / producing consolidated quarterly and annual analytical progress reports, including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in results/outcome-oriented implementation and lessons learned. Provide specific recommendations based on lessons and ensure timely submission of reports in accordance with approved deadlines and reporting formats.
• Conduct regular monitoring & evaluations of implementing partners/service providers’ performance and delivery and identify good practices and develop case studies to capture and promote qualitative results of the programme.
• Prepare the programme for the mid-term and final evaluations, and provide all required support to ensure a smooth process
• Lead in coordination and implementation of the leaning agenda and support the project team to maintain a sound knowledge management and sharing of the programme, with other ILO participating countries, other Implementing Agencies of PROSPECTS, and key national stakeholders that can get involve and benefit from project learning.
• Participate in regular M&E meetings with other ILO focal points and the global M&E Officer to share on progress, challenges and solutions and support the Uganda Office M&E needs including in the Decent Work Country Programme and in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor and /or Country Office Director

Required qualifications
Education
• First level university degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development, Statistics, ICT, Social Science, Economics, Education, Labour or a related discipline/field relevant to the job

Experience
• At least three years of professional experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and learning within the international development context.
• Experience with project management tools, such as Microsoft Projects (desirable).
• Experience in developing and managing Monitoring and Evaluation systems with a explicit learning component.
• Experience in planning, managing and providing technical backstopping to surveys.
• Experience developing and refining data collection tools.
• Expertise in analysing data using statistical software and managing databases and qualitative analysis.
• Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports in English

Languages
• Excellent command of English and working knowledge of another local language of the duty station. Working knowledge of French would be an advantage

Competencies
• Excellent knowledge of results-based management.
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts and practice, including Theory of change approach in planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent knowledge of facilitating knowledge sharing mechanism, including participatory approaches
• Excellent knowledge of PC software (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other data analysis and presentation software).
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and analyse information needs and classify them according to ILO standards.
• Good drafting and editing skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and skills in design, layout, formatting and editing documents.
• Ability to foster effective two-way communication, understanding, manage and disseminate information to a varied audience.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

Deadline of this Job: 02 September 2022
Safe Way Right Way (SWRW) is implementing the Safe Helmets Uganda (SHU) project whose main objective is to improve the usage of safe helmets in the country. The 18 months project seeks to bridge the gap between the public and private sector; and government institutions by ensuring that front line citizens; that is Boda Boda riders and private sector (helmet distributors) are involved in processes of reviewing and updating the Motorcycle and tricycle regulations, 2016 and the helmet standards.
SWRW is seeking the services of an M&E specialist to develop a robust M&E system to guide the systematic collection of data regarding the performance of SHU project during and after its implementation.
The consultant is expected to support SWRW to develop criterion to assesses the degree to which the SHU project has created change and whether the project has met its objectives and has brought about the intended change.
About the organization
Safe Way Right Way is a Non-Governmental Organisation which was founded in 2013 as a result of a collaboration between the World Bank’s Global Road Safety Partnerships and Total Energies to improve road safety on Uganda’s economically road corridors.
SWRW works holistically to innovate, implement, and sustain Road Safety initiatives in partnership with duty bearers and local communities to tackle the cultural and behavioural issues that Ugandan road users are grappling with.
Objective
The main objective of the consultancy is to support SWRW to strengthen its monitoring and evaluation systems and generate evidence-based feedback for the Safe Helmets Uganda Project.

Scope of work
The M&E Specialist will perform the following tasks:
1. The selected Consultant will be responsible for developing appropriate indicators of project monitoring & evaluation and guide the team on how to constantly monitor and analyse progress against these targets.
2. Support SWRW to develop the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the SHU project.
3. Train the project implementation team in the use of the M&E system and the application of M&E tools.
4. Support SWRW to develop an M&E Policy
Deliverables
• M&E Framework
• M&E Plan
• M&E reporting templates
• Training completion reports
• End of consultancy report

Qualifications Of The Consultant
• A master’s degree in social sciences and any related field. A postgraduate in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in designing M&E systems and conducting evaluations.
• At least five (5) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation and results-based management.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring development projects
Reporting
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist shall report to the Project Coordinator.
Time frame
The assignment shall be for a period of not more than 15 days.