Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job at Lutheran World Federation in Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (2 Positions)

Duty Station: Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement & Katakwi Sub Program

General Position Summary:
Implementation of the activities within the Program & Capacity Building department in accordance with the program description and budget provisions as detailed in the agreements, and as assigned by the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

Essential Job functions:

    Coordinates the preparation and review of the program documents in respect to the M&E requirements stipulated in the program agreements and in accordance with donor’s requirements;
    Liaises with Field office staff to regularly monitor and evaluate all aspects of ongoing programme activities as well as the effectiveness and impact of projects in meeting the targets set in the Planning & Monitoring Documents (PMDs) and other program agreements, and assists in the project redesign where necessary to improve programme delivery;
    Assists the project staff in planning, developing, managing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating project activities in accordance with the project documents, project description, and budget provisions, as established in existing policies, guidelines, and established LWF/WS program procedures;
    Prepares and reviews program annual work plans in liaison with project staff to ensure appropriate utilization of project resources, and in line with project documents and PMDs;
    Visits all field projects to check on progress, offer support and direction in line with the Country Strategic Plan;
    Advises project staff in advance of the need to produce project reports and ensure reports are submitted on time, and ensure that all project reporting is done in a coordinated and timely manner in response to donor/ partner requirements;
    Prepares and updates the program reporting calendar/schedule;
    Assists in the production and timely submission of internal and external project proposals and reports by conducting research, drafting copies and proof reading as may be required.
    Assists in the production and review of the LWF Uganda monitoring and evaluation guidelines, and staff development related to M&E;
    Helps to develop monitoring tools to check and report on the quality of implemented activities, and guide the project staff;
    In collaboration with the Project Managers, and in liaison with the M&E Manager, responds to donor inquiries and questions; and any other duties specified by the M&E Manager.

Education, Knowledge & Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and development studies
    Post-graduate qualification in project planning & management is desirable.
    Experience in development of effective M& E systems and practices
    Support to development of M&E plans and budgets for the project
    Excellent interpersonal skills and computer literate
    Proficiency project planning, monitoring and evaluation systems
    Good report writing and presentation skills
    At least three (3) years working as a program officer in a reputable firm or NGO.


How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit an application letter together with curriculum vitae, copies of academic documents/transcripts, names and contact details of three referees to the undersigned.


Hand delivered applications can also be sent to our Offices in Kampala. Please indicate the position you have applied for on the top of the parcel addressed to:

The Administrator/ Human Resource Program Officer
Lutheran World Federation
Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill
P. O. Box 5827 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday, January 18th  2013

    Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview
    LWF is an equal-opportunity employer
    Women possessing the above requirements are encouraged to apply



Deadline: 18th January 2013