About RTI:
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
About USAID Project:
RTI’s International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients. RTI International is implementing the Uganda Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity Project (2015-2020).
Job Summary: The USAID Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will technically support the implementation of M&E tasks and deliverables for the Activity. The incumbent will be tasked to write reports and communicate program results and to improve implementation including: establishing systems for data gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation; managing data collection processes as required the project’s parameters; developing documentation of best practices and adjust the Activity’s M&E approach; and facilitating the use of data for decision making.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the M&E Officer Job should hold a Master’s degree in Statistics or other relevant degree and three years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience.
Significant technical experience in managing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their updated CVs and cover letters to: internationaledu@rti.org. Please clearly indicate the position title in the subject of the E-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 30th April, 2015