Projects and Vocational Training M&E Officer

Department: Monitoring and Evaluation

Reports to: Country Director

Terms: Initially 1-year contract, is renewable.

Salary band: 2,800,000 – 2,900,000 Gross

Duty Station: Gayaza Head office - with regular travel to operational districts.

Purpose/Job Summary

Our client provides residential training in sustainable organic farming techniques for young people and ensures that each person gains at least two vocational skills to take back to their rural communities. Workaid UK provides the tools and equipment to the organization for their vocational training programmes and that of their partners.

Working for the organization and supported by Work Aid in the UK, the successful candidate will carry out formal project assessments of potential vocational training organizations for support with tools and equipment. The role will work closely with staff and be a link between the organization and Workaid UK.

The M&E element of the role would be to develop an M&E system to measure the impact and establish data capturing tools to be used at each project, develop and implement a baseline survey and then agree with the projects on what needs to be measured.

Key Responsibilities.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Coordinate visits with the Director to carry out formal assessments with projects for potential support.
• Develop an M&E system with the staff to measure the impact of the vocational training programmes that the organization and its partners are providing. This will also include individuals who complete their training with the organization and are provided with tools to establish their own businesses.
• Support each organization with the tools required to implement their vocational training programmes and starter kits to enable groups of graduates from each organization to establish their own businesses.
• Carry out reviews with existing partner projects of their sewing and knitting machines and power tools and liaise with the organization and Work aid UK for repairs and maintenance.

Project Assessments

• To visit the organization partners on the ground who provide vocational training and carry out an assessment of their programmes, operational capacity, and registration status (in relation to vocational training). 
• Assess attendance rates at each organization, graduation rates, qualifications gained, and data on those who have graduated.
• Assess the success story from the baseline and how their lives have changed (we are particularly interested in capturing data on how people’s lives have changed since completing training and case studies)    

Other Responsibilities

Work in alignment with the aims, objectives, and core values of the organization and Undertake any duties or tasks deemed necessary for the successful running of the organization as determined by the Country Director.

Person Specification

Purpose

Working for the organization and supported by Work aid in the UK, the successful candidate will carry out formal project assessments of potential vocational training organizations for support with tools and equipment. 

The role will work closely with the organization's staff and be a link between the organization and Work Aid UK.

To develop an M&E system to measure the impact and establish data capturing tools to be used at each project, develop, and implement a baseline survey and then agree with the projects what needs to be measured.

Physical Make-up:

Male or female

28 years and above

Attainment

Degree or postgraduate diploma in monitoring and evaluation 

Previous experience working for an international or Ugandan sustainable development NGO

Project management & Budgeting skills

A thorough understanding of M&E and its role in informing strategic development and organizational focus

Strong IT skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access) and data management

Experience in finance and business management

General Intelligence:

A strong understanding of assessing the credibility and viability of support.

An understanding of the partnership with the organization and Work Aid UK and vocational skills training and development

Special Aptitude:

Excellent analytical, written, oral communication, and digital skills (English Essential)

Strong organizational & administrative skills, attention to detail, and Ability to take the initiative.

Ability to think on your feet and plan successful strategies.

Prepared to listen to others. 

Problem solver

Interests

Traveling, Researching, networking

Circumstances:

Enthusiastic, proactive, Committed, and self-driven

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Dispositions

Flexible & creative approach to work

Seeking a challenge

Willing to travel as and when required

How to apply:

All applications will be received and Reviewed through Brightermonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Here' section