Job Summary:
The Research / Information Management / M & E Officer will liaise with private and public institutions to influence a friendly agrarian policy environment in Uganda. The ideal candidate should be a good organizer / mobilize and willing to network with both public and private sectors with a passion to improve the quality of life of smallholder farmers. The candidate will contribute to the design of innovative and multi-sectoral interventions that lead to friendly agrarian policies in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and create foundational data and M & E system for the network
Conduct studies on relevant agrarian policy issues
Conduct monitoring visits among ACSA member organizations in the project areas in Uganda
Write reports and present data in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
Write progressive reports and present them to the National Coordinator
Engage in advocacy activities related to agrarian policies organized by other stakeholders
Design and conduct training on statistical methods, analyses, interpretation for member organizations
Interpret and determine data accuracy and validity
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Experience in Knowledge and information management
Experience and Knowledge Quantitative economics
Knowledge in M & E systems for agriculture projects
Computer literacy
Report writing skills
Must have a Valid Driving permit
Ability and willingness to travel extensively in the project areas nationally
High proficiency in spoken and written English.
How to Apply:
Please submit a letter of application with curriculum vitae, names and addresses (including telephone/e-mail) of three referees, and date of availability. You can send your application addressed to: The ACSA Chairman Board of Directors, P. O. Box 21556, Kampala or by email, stating the job title in the subject line to acsa.ug@gmail.com
Or hand – deliver your application to Caritas Kampala Offices at Nsambya, plot No. 1538/39 Old Ggaba road between Monday and Friday during working hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Deadline: 17th July 2019