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Project Management Specialist (M&E-Learning)

Number: 086/2013   Date: 9/12/2013

OPEN TO:    All Qualified Candidates
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES:     September 12-25, 2013
POSITION TITLE:       Project Management Specialist (M&E-Learning)                                                                                                        
POSITION LOCATION:        USAID, DO2 Office
HOURS OF WORK:       40 hours per week
POSITION GRADE:       FSN-10  (Ugshs. 58,213,135 to 83,870,107
                                                                  p.a. inclusive of allowances).
USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Project Management Specialist-Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Provides leadership, guidance and overall direction to the entire Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) office on monitoring and evaluation of its activities in peace building/conflict mitigation, governance and accountability, political processes, human rights, rule of law and elections.  The incumbent is Development Objective Two’s (DO2) primary liaison to Program, Policy and Development Office and is the principal coordinator of monitoring and evaluation for all DO2 activities, and working with the Economic Growth and Health/Education technical offices to ensure governance concepts are captured in their programs and strategies.   With the emphasis placed on program performance indicators, the incumbent is responsible for implementation, management and tracking results of the overall DO2 Team Performance Management Plan (PMP), which serves as the primary tool for planning and management of the collection of performance data and for compliance with mandated measurement criteria.  S/he will assist the DRG Team and the Gulu office to capture lessons learned, success stories and providing qualitative analysis of DRG activities. 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.  Education:  A Master’s Degree relevant to development assistance, such as public or business administration, political science, sociology, economics, international development or a closely related field.
2.  Work Experience:  A minimum of five years of progressively responsible, professional level experience in planning processes, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, field research, and capacity building in large governmental or international organizations. Monitoring and evaluation of democracy/governance programs is desirable.  Demonstrated record of preparing independent analytical work from either primary or secondary sources and some specialized training or experience in monitoring and evaluation is desirable.  This position requires experience in a management capacity, political analysis, program reporting, and monitoring.
3.   Language Requirement:  Must be fluent in the English language.  
4.   Knowledge:  Knowledge and understanding of host-country historic, economic, social and political characteristics and an understanding of development in Uganda. Knowledge of the objectives and operations of the program activities of other international donor organizations is highly desirable.
5.  Skills and Abilities:  This position requires the ability to quickly acquire a thorough knowledge of USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures and documentation and the objectives, methodology and status of projects assigned.  Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.  The position involves the ability to quickly learn new systems within USAID and serve as an effective liaison with a wide array of individuals and institutions is essential.  Demonstrated experience and ability to work in a team and with the Gulu office is required.  The incumbent must have strong writing skills and be able to prepare clear, substantive reports and briefing papers in English in a timely manner.  Computer literacy is essential, including competency in word processing and the use of complex spreadsheet programs.  S/he must possess a familiarity with a wide range of issues, such as program evaluation, democracy and governance, economic growth, health and education.  The M&E Learning Advisor must have the ability to develop a thorough understanding of USAID and host-government policies and procedures.  This work requires flexibility and ability to react to changing systems with sound analysis and the ability to work under pressure.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include the following documentation
(i)  A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed
 Staff – http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
 (ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v)  Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.
Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
By e-mail at KampalaHR@state.gov
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please include all documents in one attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  September 25, 2013