Plan International Jobs in Uganda- Documentation Coordinators

Job Title: Monitoring & Documentation Coordinators – (2) based in Luwero & Lira

Plan International FULL TIME
About this Job:

Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions

Monitoring & Documentation Coordinators – 2 positions based in Luwero & Lira

The positions are based at district level and will report to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Manager based in Kampala.

Main responsibilities

• Support consistent monitoring and documentation of Plan’s programmes in the district.

• Develop indicators and monitoring formats for Plan’s projects in the district.

• Coordinate research, project evaluations, organisational learning and documentation initiatives within the district.

• Liaise with and support partners at local level on monitoring and documentation.

• Conduct basic training and coaching for staff and partners on monitoring and documentation.

• Support local management in all monitoring and documentation related activities.

• Support the utilization of the corporate M & E system within the district.
Requirement:

Required Competencies:

• Experience and skills in monitoring and documentation of projects, including development of indicators

• Demonstrated skills in the use of participatory approaches, case studies and rights-based programming.

• Excellent skills in report writing and project documentation

• A University degree in social sciences, development or other related discipline

• At least 3 years working experience in a relevant field

• Experience in using data management systems

• Well developed team building, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication and use of common software packages.

• Experience in working in NGO sector is an added advantage

How to apply:

Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than 30th March, 2012.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short­listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th April, 2012.

The People & Culture Manager, Plan Uganda Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.

As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

Deadline: 30th March 2012