Introduction and Background
The Government of the Republic of Uganda represented by the Ministry of Finance and Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), in collaboration with the International Development Association (IDA) and other development partners including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Sweden is implementing the Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) project.
The Project is financed by the International Development Association and a Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF).
The Export Firm Support (EFS) is under Component 3 of INVITE and focuses on developing firm capacity and expanding access to market opportunities through different interventions targeting exporters (and potential exporters) to identify export opportunities and meet consumer demand through specialized support. The refugee and host communities’ component aims to encourage lead investors to RHDs that will create demand (labor or sale of farm inputs) for these communities.
The project plans to support exporters and potential exporters with the assistance of local and international consultants. The advisory services will help firms identify export opportunities and meet consumers’ demands through specialized technical assistance and capacity-building activities. Specialized overseas consultants will be made available, should firms have a need to gain knowledge about how importing processes work in foreign markets. The program targets exporters and potential exporters of manufactured and semi-manufactured products with some value added (commodities are excluded).
The specific areas for support under the Export Firm Support (EFS) and RHD program, will be prioritized by the exporting/potential exporter firms’ managers with the objective of focusing on those areas where the returns in terms of export volumes and values are higher. The supported interventions will be implemented over a 12-month period. In addition to consulting support
services from local consultants, firms may receive support from consultants established in the target markets that have knowledge and access to specific clients and will also act as mentors and assist firms in identifying and contacting potential clients.
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation & Results (MER) Officer
Location: Kampala Uganda
Purpose of the Assignment
The MER Officer has overall responsibility for providing coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the Export Firm Support and RHD component. S/he will be responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection and analysis of results to report on progress toward program objectives. He/she will work with the technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets, and methods/tools for collecting information on project activities and assist with analysis for evidence-based decision-making for program improvements.
Specifically, the scope of work will cover;
- Develop and Implement the monitoring and evaluation strategy, as established under the component operations Manual, and recommend any possible changes if appropriate.
- Identify information requirements for both at the management level (output level MIS) and at the impact level.
- Establish a data collection framework: data to be sourced from other institutions (URA, Customs), data collaboration, data collection via the web platform, and primary and secondary data collection.
- As needed draft questionnaires or any data collection instruments when needed based on best practices.
- Review the performance indicators and add new indicators or sub-indicators if needed, and new baseline data.
- Summarize reports produced by different stakeholders; ensure consistency with the definition and methodology of collection of these indicators by keeping an M&E plan for each indicator.
- Following point 4, develop and implement a Gender-based tracking and impact analysis, in collaboration with the WB and other external research partners.
- Following point 4, develop and implement a Decent Job monitoring and impact analysis, in collaboration with the WB and other external research partners.
- Develop data reports for the management and policymakers: a) at the results level using the web platform and other sources; b) every 6 months following the agreed
- RF, c) at the intermediate outcome level following the RF; d) at the impact level annually; and e) Impact Assessment at mid-term.
- Prepare quarterly and annual M&E reports showing progress against the targets of each output indicator and assist in the preparation of the annual work plans.
- Assist the Program Manager in preparing periodic reports by providing data on all activities in progress as per the performance indicators, non-performed, and completed during the project lifespan.
- Work with the IT Program Officer to set up a database for operational systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting project-related data.
- Develop as appropriate, TORs for special studies if and when necessary (e.g. baseline, Impact Assessment; monitoring and evaluation studies, etc.
- Work with the IT Program Officer to update the Online Platform in order to generate the required performance reports.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by his/her supervisors under the component and INVITE project
framework.
Qualifications, Experience, and Key Competencies:
Educational Qualifications
Honours degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, or other related subjects from a recognized University with postgraduate training and qualification in monitoring, evaluation & results (MER). A master’s degree in a related and relevant field will
be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience
- At least 5 years of direct experience as a monitoring & evaluation expert on at least two projects (designing indicators, monitoring and setup of the data collection)
- Experience in designing and/or implementing data collection (designing questionnaires, managing survey firms, etc)
- Knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. Stata, R, SPSS) and contemporary computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint, and projects are required.
- Strong knowledge of/expertise in evaluation techniques (quasi-experimental methods, randomized control trials, qualitative methods)
- Strong experience in the entire evaluation cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis, and presentation of results and recommendations.
- Good oral and written communication skills. Should be fluent in English.
- A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams in the organization.
- Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties.
- Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Proven Planning and organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and management skills.
Key Results /Outputs
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual program monitoring reports
- Activity monitoring and results-based performance reports
- Monitoring tools were developed including questionnaires and diagnostics.
- System evaluation reports
Reporting
The MER Officer shall report to the Project Coordinator
Duty Station
The MER Officer will be deployed on a full-time basis and the duty station shall be the PIU Office in Kampala with frequent travel upcountry
Facilities to Be Provided by The Employer
The Employer shall provide office space, with connectivity to internet, printer, and access to other office amenities during the term of his contract.
Duration of Services
The MER Officer will be appointed on a contractual basis for an initial period of 24 months,
with a possibility of renewal based on performance, business need, and budget availability.