Justice Center Job Opportunity

Job Title: National Monitoring and Evaluation / IMS Specialist

The M&E specialist will work under the direct supervision of the National Coordinator to monitor the Justice centres and is responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating a JC wide M&E system to measure and demonstrate the degree of achievements registered by JCs against stated objectives. In particular the M&E Specialist will:

Responsibilities:
• Develop tools, techniques and guidelines for M&E.
• Facilitate stakeholders to refine the planning matrix and indicators.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to the NCO and JCs on M&E issues.
• Develop staff capacities for planning, monitoring , evaluation and reporting.
• Facilitate and coordinate documentation of learning and best practices.
• Facilitate and coordinate operationalisation of a data base and Management and Information Management system.
• Analyse data from JCs and other data sources and advise the NCO Coordinator on emerging trends.
• Extract learning and ensure feedback to relevant stakeholders, and for advocacy.
• Facilitate organizational learning through internal and external technical meetings and reflection meetings.
• Regular monitoring of Justice Centres and the National Coordination Unit.
• Develop, implement and maintain reporting formats and an effective database.
• Train staff in JCs on M&E systems and operations.
• Coordinate production of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and disseminate them to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide Regular M&E Reports
• Coordinate with the JLOS M&E Specialist and LASPNET Secretariat.
• Maintain and Update the Justice Centres Website

Job requirement

Key competencies:
• Professional Knowledge of Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.
• Experience of M&E especially of community based processes.
• Proven ability and experience in designing M&E frameworks.


• Proven research abilities and experience.

• Ability to facilitate and coordinate processes,

• Experience and ability to build and manage teams.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Previous work with government, development oriented organizations or Legal Aid Service Providers is an added advantage,
Qualifications: First degree in Law, Social Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science and other related field. Masters Degree in Law, Economics, Development Studies or related degree, Additional Training in M&E, Research Methodologies and related processes will be an advantage. Work experience: 3- 5 years experience in a similar position or equivalent.
Other Skills: Demonstrable computer knowledge and applications skills, use of IT research packages and software, Age: 28 - 45 years.

How to apply

Deadline: Tuesday. 26lh July 2011. Apply to: The National Coordinator, Justice Centres, P.O.BOX 26365 Kampala Uganda. Email: info@justicecentres.go.ug or deliver at Chambers F8 &F6 High Court Kampala.