Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 15, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Heifer Project International (Heifer) Is a leading International development organization working to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. Heifer’s work is focused on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and building resilience among local communities.
For 75 years now, the “Teach a man to fish” philosophy continues to inspire Heifer International’s work to end world hunger and poverty once and for all and has transformed the lives of millions. Heifer has set 115 million men, women and children on a path toward living income, an income sufficient for decent standard of living and by so doing, Heifer is moving entire communities along the path from hunger and poverty to greater resilience.
At Heifer, we believe that the collective power of economic development, food security and nutrition, and environmental sustainability can empower small-scale farmers on the path to living incomes. When those components are multiplied by the positive impacts of gender equality and social capital, communities achieve greater resilience and a sustainable reduction in hunger and poverty. Heifer International Uganda is currently seeking to fill the vacant position below.
Heifer International is currently seeking for an Agriculture Value Chain Manager for the East Africa Youth Inclusion Project (EAYIP). This is a five (5) year project that focuses on increasing incomes through enterprise development and youth employment in the Eastern and Central regions of Uganda.
Position Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Reports to: Country Program Manager
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract Duration: 12 months
Heifer international is on 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. .

Minimum Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in monitoring and Evaluation, Economics and/or Statistics, Social Research, or on equivalent with an academic locus on Monitoring and Evaluation plus five [5] years of direct relevant experience in MLE management of large-scale protects.

Preferred Requirements:
• Solid MLE experience. gained in working in the development Context
• Demonstrated social research experience
• Experience in supporting ono 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

Mod Critical Proficiencies:
• Innovative, analytical, and solutions oriented
• Demonstrated effective organizing and planning skits:
• 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 at the context in which non-profit organization operate
• Knowledge of youth workforce development issues. especially in rural communities of the East Attica 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 details
• 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 ward 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

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:
• Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail
• Ability to understand. appreciate and implement Heller'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 skits with junior and senior staff
• Proven team leadership and supervisory how skins with the ability to train and work cooperativity with o diverse stall. including field
• 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 tor extended periods of time and performing office environment activities while on the road and far in remote conditions
• Working with sensitive ‘information and maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadline

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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