MEAL Officer

The MEAL Officer is a TPO Uganda field-based position. The position is attached to one or multiple projects and is responsible for developing, managing and overseeing the project-based M&E system, data collection, analysis and reporting, data management and quality assurance and training and capacity building in M&E. The MEAL Officer will develop and manage a functional database with up-to-date information for reporting and decision-making.  The staff will be responsible for all project-related MEAL functions, providing technical   MEAL leadership while working closely with fellow project staff and coordination with the MEAL Manager.  S/he will be responsible for identifying project-based MEL capacity gaps and work with the MEAL Manager to build the capacity of staff in all MEL-related work.  S/he will also ensure quality data collected and is entered timely into the different databases being reported to by the MEAL Officer.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and oversee the project-based M&E system
  
• Data collection, analysis and reporting
  
• Data management and quality assurance
  
• Training and Capacity Building in M&E.
  

Requirements

• Advanced degree in social sciences biostatistics, demography, population studies, statistics, Information technology or relevant field.
  
• A postgraduate course in Monitoring and evaluation   or post graduate   in project   planning and management is an added advantage
  
• Three years’ professional experience implementing MEAL related activities with demonstrated track record and skills in:
  
• Working in the information management systems.
  
• Developing and implementing   MEAL systems including developing database design, data collection tools and electronic systems for entry, analysis and storage of qualitative and quantitative data (e.g. Ms Access, STATA, SPSS, EPI-Data, E-views and others.
  
• Strategic planning and performance measurement, indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies.
  
• Working with relevant Mobile technology and computer applications such as MS Office, Excel, and Access.
  
• Excellent teamwork including abilities to coordinate well with diverse individuals and teams and to negotiate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve results.
  
• Good knowledge of Results-based Management (RBM) and its application to projects and programs.
  
• Proficient Knowledge of the trends and issues in international aid monitoring, knowledge management and measurement.
  
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement M&E activities including surveys and qualitative studies.
  
• Experience in the development of data collection tools   and systems for entry, analysis and storage of qualitative and quantitative data (e.g. Ms Access, STATA, SPSS, E-views and others
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimum supervision and in a team;
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  

How to Apply:  

Please send your CV, letter of interest and academic documents with 3 work related referees via email: jobs@tpoug.org. Include your salary history for the past 3 years (Attached as one document of not more than 2MBs).