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Job Title ⇒ Regional MEAL Specialist
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Organisation ⇒ World Vision International
Duty Station ⇒ Uganda
Reports to ⇒ Regional Programme Manager
About US ⇒
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-
Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41
districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children
and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of
all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where
possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer
for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary ⇒ The Regional MEAL Specialist will plan, develop and manage
programme performance, monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning
systems and research for World Vision Uganda Regional Programmes in line with
the National Office Strategy and establish a knowledge base through using M&E
data/information as evidence for accountability and informing decision-making
for management purposes, course adjustments, & future designs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
Capacity Building of staff
⇗ Develop capacity of staff to utilize existing MEAL tools for proper
tracking and reporting in line with World Vision Uganda MEAL Framework LEAP,
including coaching and mentoring for staff, partners and other stakeholders on
Design, monitoring, evaluation & research.
⇗ Provide technical guidance and direction related to MEAL plans and systems,
performance management at Regional Level.
⇗ Develop a capacity building and mentorship program for the MEAL team aimed
at enhancing their capacity and skills to assume increased MEAL and
programming responsibilities in line with WVU MEAL frame work
⇗ Guide staff in preparing progress reports in accordance with approved LEAP
reporting formats and ensure their timely submission. This includes monthly
reports, quarterly progress reports, annual reports etc.
Monitoring, accountability and Reporting
⇗ Develop and lead the implementation of the overall regional MEAL framework
including annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process
monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops
⇗ Analyze program data and periodic reports from different APs at Regional
Level into periodic management reports usable for demonstrating evidence
towards progress on National Office Strategy
⇗ Support all APs at Regional Level including Regional Grants/PNSFs to
undertake activity tracking and results based monitoring of outputs and
outcomes using standardized reporting templates/ formats, protocols, guides,
dashboards and databases ensuring contribution to the National Office Strategy
⇗ Provide leadership and guidance in roll out of accountability mechanisms
for all APs and projects in the region. This includes routine monitoring &
reporting on accountability mechanisms within the region
Evidence based Learning and Reflection
⇗ Promote evidence based learning through undertaking assessments, baselines
and evaluations including operations research and documentation at National
and program level
⇗ Analyze and provide monitoring data generated from MEAL systems and used
for management purposes in line with appropriate decision making, course
adjustments and future designs through reflection and learning forums
organized on a regular basis.
⇗ Support all APs in the region including grants/PNSFs in documenting and
disseminating innovations and new research findings related to MEAL
⇗ Synthesize and summarize trends in AP monitoring data and data generated
from evaluations APs at the region that can be used to inform national level
programming
⇗ Take lead on disseminating Evaluation and Outcome Level findings and track
Programme/Project utilization of Evaluation findings
⇗ Work with Programme/Project teams in organizing for annual Evidence Day
Celebrations at Regional Level by providing technical leadership and guidance
in the process
Design, Planning and Resource acquisition
⇗ Coordinate the AP Annual Review and Planning process for region
⇗ Participate in designing of grants/proposals and ensure alignment of grants
to the national office strategy and LEAP frame works
⇗ Support resource acquisition through development of concepts, proposals and
response to RFA Assessments, Evaluations and Research
⇗ Provide technical guidance in conducting assessments, baselines and
Evaluations in line with established LEAP or donor related guidelines.
⇗ Support and strengthen adoption and use of Lot Quality Assurance Sampling
LQAS methodology using Open Data Kit ODK or any emerging recommended
software for annual monitoring of grants projects outcomes, assessments,
evaluations or baseline surveys
⇗ Contribute to all program development, research and needs assessments by
monitoring the changing needs of target communities, identifying opportunities
in line with WV Uganda mission & strategy and monitoring international best
practices and development trends
⇗ Monitor and follow up on utilization of recommendations from evaluation
surveys across all APs in the region
⇗ Conduct meta evaluation of all completed program evaluations to establish
key learning and recommendations to inform future evaluations
Data Quality Assurance
⇗ Perform periodic data quality assessments to ensure validity, integrity,
precision, reliability and timeliness of all performance data; identify any
deficiencies and suggest corrective actions; and assist the technical team
members to maintain electronic and hard copy files.
⇗ Provide technical support to field staff for all APs in the Region on
integration of the strategy standard indicators into ongoing or new
programs/projects.
⇗ Plan for and implement program planning and review meetings in line with
the national strategy detailed implementation plan/National Annual Operating
Plan
⇗ Track timely implementation and reporting of programs plans
⇗ Support grants in reviewing management reports as well as other MEAL
reports to ensure validated MEAL data and MEAL compliance with recommended
guidelines, formats and standards.
⇗ Provide technical review and input to MEAL deliverables in the region
across all APs and or grant projects.
Information Management Systems
⇗ Provide technical guidance to MEAL teams in the region in line with
utilization of national MIS systems Horizon, GIS, OVC databases, WASH MIS,
Automated Database etc.
⇗ Roll out partnership initiatives from the EARO and Global Centre such as
Horizon, GIS etc. in the region
⇗ Provide meaningful data summaries and visualization to demonstrate impact
of WV interventions in the region
⇗ Support application of statistical software for results based monitoring
and evaluation such as SPSS, EPIDATA, EPIINFO, STATA, GIS, ODK etc

Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The ideal applicant for the World Vision Child Regional MEAL Specialist job
must hold a Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Public
health, Demography, Biostatistics, or a related field. Required.
⇗ Minimum of five years of work experience in managing data intensive
programs in designing, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies is highly
desirable.
⇗ Previous experience in proposal writing and development, grants management,
Report writing, research, monitoring and evaluation skills
⇗ Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and
analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators, is desirable.
⇗ Knowledge of designing and managing M&E systems at a national level for
effective generation of monitoring data used in tracking Programme and
improved service delivery and support related to development programming
⇗ Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools, and the ability to
coach and train others in their use is desirable.
⇗ Excellent command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two
statistical data management packages/software’s quantitative & qualitative
e.g., SPSS, Nvivo/Nudist, EPIINFO, STATA etc
⇗ Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on M&E
results so that lessons can be learned and incorporated into programming is
desirable.
⇗ Ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams and a wide range of
program/project activities
⇗ Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated
⇗ Capacity/potential in leadership, relationship management/networking, and
coordination.
⇗ Spiritual maturity, interfaith knowledge and a biblical worldview – ability
to articulate and model our Christian identity and mission in an inclusive
way.
⇗ Good interpersonal skills, team player, facilitation skills and strong
communication skills, both verbal and written
⇗ Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based
approach to programming
⇗ Strong report writing and communication skills
⇗ The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to
30% of the time, plus occasional international travel
How to Apply ⇒
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application
and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Click Here ]https//careers.wvi.org/jobs/uganda/knowledge-
management/regional-meal-specialist/16387
Deadline 7 th March 2021

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