Summary
Date Posted: 4th February 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ush

JOB DETAILS:

Background to the required services;
National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) is an organization established under the Act of Parliament of 2001. The organization is a corporate body with powers to sue and be sued. NAADS is looking for competent, committed and qualified Ugandans to fill the following position:
3. POSITION: ASSISTANT M&E OFFICER (DATA BASE)
Reports to: M&E Officer
Direct reports: None
Department: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Department
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To support NAADS Secretariat in the design, development and maintenance of M&E databases and monitor and improve its capacity and performance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Developing and designing database strategies, monitoring and improving database performance and capacity and plan for future expansion requirements;
• Planning, co-coordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard the databases;
• Identifying MIS needs, supporting joint strategies and developing and maintaining appropriate databases, database applications, database interface functions (data entry forms and reports) and products;
• Identifying, gathering and incorporating external datasets into the NAADS data repository;
• Maintaining and expanding the NAADS Secretariat database applications.
• Developing Capacity of NAADS departments working with database applications, provide general support to MIS skills & capacity development for end users;
• Managing the development of back office operational systems and provide data sets for integration into the planning function and the NAADS portal;
• Managing and updating the NAADS Secretariat Web-based database system
• Performing routine data analysis and generate continuous management reports;
• Preparing progress report for activities undertaken;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor PERSON SPECIFICATION: Education and training:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Business computing and /or Statistics.
• Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation/Project planning and management from a recognized Institution.
• Extensive training in MIS for M&E plus excellent theoretical and practical Knowledge of database development. Experience:
• At least three years’ managing the development and maintenance of M&E databases in a similar position in public sector or any other reputable organization.
• Proven skill and experience of data entry, analysis and management
Key competences:
• An ability to develop data systems for use with spatial data would be an advantage.
• Attention to detail
• Good analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

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Job application procedure
Applications with comprehensive typed CV, copies of certificates and/or testimonials together with the applicant’s telephone numbers, names, addresses, and telephone contacts of three referees should be sent to; THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES- NAADS P.O BOX 25235, PLOT 5, KYADONDO ROAD, BLOCK B, LEGACY TOWERS NAKASERO, KAMPALA. NOT LATER THAN 4.30 PM ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019