JOB PURPOSE: To monitor UCDA’s programme implementation and establish programme relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

KEY RESULT AREAS: 

1.    Provide technical support in design, implementation and review of UCDA’s monitoring and evaluation activities, specifically compiling, analyzing and interpreting data to track performance and delivery of set targets.

2.    Participate in development of tools and indicators for use in quarterly and annual compliance and efficiency audits; and collecting, collating and filing quarterly Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) returns for the Authority.

3.    Implement the Authority’s M&E system, guidelines, manuals and standard operating procedures for the Department so as to facilitate monitoring and implementation of UCDA’s strategic plan, annual work plans and projects at all levels.

4.    Develop monitoring and evaluation indicators and ensure that all Departments submit regular, structured performance monitoring reports for analysis in order to facilitate management review and decision making.

5.    Undertake data quality audits to provide in–depth assessment of data quality reported by Departments and implement action plans in collaboration with them for corrective measures on identified gaps during the data quality audits.

6. Consolidate monthly, quarterly, mid-term as well as annual Departmental activity / plan performance monitoring reports.

7.    Participate in annual work plan performance reviews and provide support in preparing reports.

8. Promote learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing on achievements and lessons learned among the UCDA officials and stakeholders,

9.    Participate in evaluations, reviews, surveys, surveillance of activities focusing on the overall Authority’s performance tracking, measurement and reporting.

10. Manage monitoring and evaluation data, including databases management.

11. Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Quantitative Economics; OR Economics; OR Statistics; OR Mathematics; OR Social Sciences, OR relevant field from a recognized University.

2. Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related discipline obtained from a recognized University / Institution.

REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCES AND SKILLS

1.    Demonstrated excellent analytical, writing and oral skills, and ability to communicate and present information in a clear and organized manner in writing and orally.

2. Capacity to develop visual systems and presentations that help summarize and visualize evaluation findings.

3.   Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality outputs on time. Highly organized and able to multi-task.

4.  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage proactively and constructively with diverse teams.

5.  Proficiency in usage of statistical analysis packages such as: SPSS, STATA, Excel, MS ACCESS, Epinfo.

6.    Demonstrated track record of sharing knowledge with others.