Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 29, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Main Purpose:
Co-ordinating and spearheading the planning, monitoring and evaluation function in the
Institute.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)
• Institute strategies, targets, plans and budgets formulated, developed and coordinated;
• Performance standards and indicators for the Institute prepared and disseminated to users;
• Institute Strategic Plan developed, implemented and evaluated;
• Technical support provided to departments and units in the preparation and production of cascaded plans;
• Investment priorities in the Institute spearheaded;
• Production of output and outcome performance reports using the Performance Based System (PBS) coordinated, monitored and evaluated;
• M&E system developed and reviewed;
• Functionality of the M&E System ensured; and
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System in the Institute spearheaded.

Key responsibilities and tasks:
• Developing comprehensive and integrated plans, as well as monitoring and evaluating their implementation;
• Providing support to the various departments and units of the Institute in the planning and budgeting process;
• Harmonizing the departmental and unit plans and budgets;
• Developing and reviewing of the overall framework for M&E;
• Guiding the process for identifying and reviewing of the key indicators for departments and units;
• Spearheading the collection, analysis and interpretation of performance data relevant for decision-making;
• Ensuring that there is a linkage between the functional plans, budgets, and the strategic objectives of the various departments and units of the Institute;
• Providing support to the process of designing, implementing and reviewing of the
• Institute’s M&E system;
• Preparing and disseminating periodic M&E reports;
• Planning for the Institute investment priorities;
• Spearheading the functionality of the Performance Based System (PBS) and Performance Based Budgeting (PBB);
• Assessment of Institute policies for relevance and validity;
• Demonstrate contribution to UMI being a research and innovation led institution;
• Spearhead the implementation the implementation of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System in the department;
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specifications:
• A Master’s degree in Projects Management, M&E, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification (s) or in Management Studies [Project Planning and Management (PPM)],
• M&E related and relevant field from a recognized institution;
• A Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in Economics, or Statistics or Commerce (Project Management related option), or Business Administration, Projects Management or in a related field;
• Membership to a relevant professional body is mandatory;
• Possession of a relevant professional qualification;
• Must be proficient in MS Office applications, data spreadsheets and internet/e-mail technologies;
• A PhD or a doctorate in relevant field is an added advantage.
• Minimum required experience:
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience preferably in the higher education subsector, five (5) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a reputable organization.
• Values and behavioural competencies:

In addition to UMI’s core values, the Head of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation must possess the following competencies:
• Planning, organizing and coordinating;
• Strategic management;
• M&E methods and approaches;
• M&E system development and implementation;
• Data management;
• Report writing;
• Policy management;
• Project management;
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
• Quality and standards;
• Communication;
• Innovativeness.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Mode of application; - Fill in the application form (found on the UMI website: - http://umi.ac.ug ). Include a comprehensive updated CV, plus certified copies of transcripts and certificates for any acquired/additional qualifications, plus three copies most recent duly filled appraisal forms.
Submit hard-copies to the Human Resource Manager not later than 3:00 pm. Friday 16th, June, 2023.


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