JOB DETAILS:
The Directorate of Human Resources, Makerere University seeks to recruit persons of high integrity and professionalism to fill three full-time positions under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
POSITION: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Management Information Systems Coordinator (MELI MIS)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Manager
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: 2 Years Contract .

Job Description

• Collaborate with the Foundation in management, maintenance and regular update of the Scholars program database (ETO-MIS)
• Monitor and evaluate the academic performance of Scholars
• Develop tools and indicators to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Program implementation
• Monitor and evaluate Efficiency in implementing the Program (Monitor and evaluate all program activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project output)
• Monitor and evaluate the contribution to the desired program outcomes
• Monitor and track the positive and negative unintended consequences of the Program
• Synthesize and communicate evaluation lessons to ensure that the goals of the Program are reflected in the  implementation- (Learning component)
• Provide activity and quarterly reports IX. Any other duty assigned by the Program Manager

Job Skills: Not Specified

Essential Academic Qualifications and Experience Education:

•  A Masters University Degree (by research) from a recognized University, and a Bachelor Honors Degree in Development Economics, Statistics. Demographics, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, or any related field, and, An Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for designing, implementing and operating project/programme MEL Systems Experience in designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement including indicator selection, target setting reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Extensive knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (eg. qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, and in developing and refining data collection tools

Competencies:

• Good knowledge of programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques and practices.
• Computer literacy with advanced knowledge in Microsoft, Statistical packages (EPI INFO, SPSS and Stata) and other programming packages.
• Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of Programs
• Ability to work in a team and with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and deliver within tight timelines.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken command of English

Job Education Requirements: Masters University Degree
Job Experience Requirements: 3 years