About US:
Raising The Village International (RTV) is a Canadian non-profit organization focused on ending extreme poverty by eliminating immediate barriers of scarcity, nurturing income-generation activities and building local capacity, while moving communities toward economic self-sufficiency.

Job Summary: The M&E Coordinator provides overall guidance to staff and partners on M&E and responsible for Uganda Programs Design, and Monitoring and Evaluation programming.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Build the capacity of project staff and partners on RTV Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, and development programming approaches.
Responsible for the collection of primary and secondary data, and carry out analysis to inform assessment for potential interventions in the target communities; special studies, operation research studies required to improve RTV Uganda programs.
Lead program and project staff, partners and target communities/beneficiaries in participatory program design approaches; coordinate implementation of baselines, income household surveys and evaluations according to RTV DME framework and methodology
Develop and administer performance monitoring tools to track program indicators; in line with the program implementation and M&E plans.
Establish and maintain program/indicator M&E databases; as well as the program level M&E indicator database aligned to the RTV Strategy results framework.
Conduct routine data quality assessment on program/project monitoring data collected including that collected by staff and partners before it is used for reporting.
Compile program data reports to inform evidence based decision making; and for use in preparation of program quarterly reports, semi/annual management reports; and for dissemination to Kampala office, project team staff, donors, district, and other partners as necessary.
Document best practices, lesson learned and success stories about RTV Uganda programs and project interventions in the regions.
Manage the review, learning and reflection meetings in the regions on program/projects implementation, and evaluations.
Offer support in the design of new project areas currently in Eastern Region
Actively participate in Grant Research and Applications with focus on the following at the Uganda office
Research to identify grants that RTV is eligible for;
Prepare grant applications in line with the criteria of each grant-making organization
Work in liaison with the Programs Director on reporting for any grants secured
Create and maintain database of possible grant opportunities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Raising The Village International (RTV) M&E Coordinator should hold a B.A in statistics, social sciences, development studies. Possession of a Post graduate degree in Monitoring & evaluation and project planning an added advantage
A minimum of three to five years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of development programs, and a demonstrated long-term passion for community development.
Strong work experience. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful community development experience (e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading training, having a project get started in rural areas, solid project management & accomplishments).
Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
Proven ability to adapt to new situations, analyze interventions and come up with results.
Language: English, and at an added advantage Lufumbira and/or Luganda.

Functional Competencies:
Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
Knowledge Management and Learning
In-depth knowledge on MIS, M&E and development issues
Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners
Respectful and helpful relations with project field staff and Programs Director.
Ability to lead implementation of new systems, and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change
Strong training and facilitation skills.
Significant experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by NGOs/ Government;
Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
Focuses on result for the client
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior

Corporate Culture:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the RTV’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of RTV
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application and updated resume to ask@raisingthevillage.org.

NB: Please do not attach certificates.

Deadline: 30th March, 2016