Vacancy title:
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) officer

Jobs at:
Kabarole Research & Resource Center (KRC)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday 23rd day of July 2018 (5:00pm)

Duty Station:
Kabalore, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Reporting: MEL Advisor/ Head of programmes
Other key working relationships
- Head of Unit- FAGRIB UNIT
- M&E Advisor

Job Location
Rwamwanja refugee settlement in Kamwenge District and Kyaka II refugee settlement in Kyegegwa District

Contract Length: - 1 year (renewable annually based on performance)

Background
Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC) is a well-established NGO operating in the Rwenzori Region1 of Western Uganda. It was founded in 1996 with a research mission and a long-term commitment to understanding the measures and drivers of poverty and its solutions. KRC with support from WFP has since 2016 been working with refugees and host communities in Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District and Kyangwali, Hoima District of Western Uganda to implement the Agriculture Market Support (AMS) program with an aim of strengthening capacities of the smallholder farmers to transform their subsistence agriculture into commercial production.This program achieved great milestone in terms of post harvest handling and access to micofinace.

It’s from this background that KRC is now planning together with WFP to implement a 3 years AMS program in Kyaka II and Rwamwanja Refugee Settlements in Kyegegwa and Kamwange District respectively. The programme aims at 1) strengthening capacities of the smallholder farmers to transform their subsistence agriculture into commercial production 2) increasing farmers access to Government programmes 3) Strengthening farmers institutions in marketing and finance access and 4) Building partnerships with Local Governments, private sector and international agencies to improve service delivery.

KRC is now inviting applications from competent, dynamic and qualified Ugandans willing to work in the Refugee Settlements and host communities in Kamwenge and Kyegegwa Districts to fill the position of a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the project teams to develop appropriate MEL methodology and data collection instruments.
• Support the research pre-testing and piloting of M&E tools
  
• Support the project teams in data collection using the agreed methodology and instruments
  
• Quantitative data coding and entry using the available software
  
• Support the project teams in quantitative data analysis and report writing
  
• Generate and disseminate analysis MEL reports to project partners on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
  
• Contribute MEL articles to the KRC Monthly E-newsletter whenever involved

Qualifications
Excellent academic background with a degree in statistics or quantitative Economics in a recognized University. A master degree or postgraduate diploma in data analysis or research/ M&E methods will be an added advantage.

Experience
Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience of data collection and processing, quantitative data analysis and report writing in a reputable organization. Should be knowledgeable in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation. Should have demonstrated knowledge of Uganda’s refugee and host community context

Skills
1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to use ICT tools and mobile applications in collecting data
  
• Ability to use search engines for literature review
  
• Editorial skills of documents
  
• Able to use the statistical software (such SPSS or STATA) for data analysis
  
• Highly developed analysis and report writing skills
  
• Clear concise writing skills including logical and clear presentation skills and ability to comply to timelines - Ability to think strategically.

Job application procedure
Application should be sent to the Human Resource Manager, Kabarole Research & Resource Center, Plot 28, Mugurusi Road, P.O Box 782, Fort-Portal and should include the following documentation:

• A complete and signed application letter
  
• A curriculum Vitae / Resume
  
• Copies of academic Transcripts
  
• Names, contact numbers and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Closing Date
The application MUST reach Kabarole Research & Resource Center (KRC) office by close of business Monday 23rd day of July 2018 (5:00pm) through hand delivery, post office or by email to humanresource@krcug.org . Applications sent through other e-mails other than the one indicated in this job advert shall not be considered.