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The key responsibilities of the role will be:

Strategic Leadership and Partnership

• Lead the development of Country Programme level MEAL budget, annual planning and reporting processes.

• Lead the design and integration of the different donors’ programme portfolios’ MEAL plans, measurement tools, and indicators at country, donor and GOAL Global level reporting

• Lead on the coordination of the timely collection and analysis of all M&E data for periodic reporting (monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual) for all donor reports.

• Contribute to organisational processes, such as the development and implementation of Country Strategic Action Plan, the impact measurement standards and strategy, localisation, longer-term nexus programming and sustainability, as well as contributing to organisational change processes.

• Deliver technical support to SMT in programme design/proposal writing to ensure that programme quality is fully embedded, and more specifically support the development of the theory of change and measurement plans.

• Provide oversight and leadership to GU’s effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms.

• Provide technical support and guidance to consultants/partners/stakeholders working with GU on MEAL related services and ensure that all assignments are effectively and efficiently executed with high quality deliverables.

Technical Oversight and implementation of GU’s MEAL Strategy and System

• Lead and provide technical leadership on the design and the implementation of a strong GU M&E Strategy, reporting and related processes, systems/tools that integrate various MEAL requirements for individual projects throughout the project cycle, programme teams, country-level indicators and global GOAL indicators, streamlining monitoring and reporting tools, data capture, databases and monitoring processes on COMMCARE and PowerBi/Score and other GOAL approved tools.

• Lead and coordinate the qualitative and quantitative approaches to monitoring, evaluation, research and learning across Programme teams, including through outcome harvesting/monitoring and participatory approaches to MEAL.

• Lead and coordinate the Programme MEAL teams in the development of individual results frameworks, indicators and data collection plans (monitoring plans) for GU projects and programmes.

• Work with Programme teams to develop and promote the use of standard GOAL Global and GOAL Uganda MEAL guidelines, indicators, tools and forms (as appropriate) and coordinate the collection of information required for country-level management.

Data Collection, Storage, Analysis and Reporting

• Lead and coordinate the development of Terms of References (TORs) and the design, collection and analysis of baselines, annual, mid and end line surveys, assessments and regular monitoring processes. Facilitate feedback and review with Programme teams.

• Lead, oversee and ensure that all programme participants’ and partners’ databases are regularly captured/updated in COMMCARE with uniquely identifiable registry system and in compliance with donor and GOAL requirements.

• Generate regular reports drawing from the database and monitoring tools, ensuring reports/information are available to programme staff as required.

• Closely monitor and report on the results and progress made with regard to projects and programme implementation and prepare monthly reports/provide feedback to the PD and SMT on implementation and progress of the MEAL team workplans.

• Systematically conduct data quality assessments and other data quality assurance measures for GOAL and partner programmes to ensure data collected is accurate and reliable. Documented results and recommendations should be shared with relevant stakeholders.

• Conduct regular field visits to ensure all elements of the MEAL system are being utilized effectively, assessing and identifying breakdowns and areas that require clarifications and improvements.

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other ad hoc reports to meet donor, GOAL Global and internal requirements.

• Ensure standardisation of MEAL tools used by GOAL and Partners, including monitoring and reporting tools, SoPs, data aggregation tools and guidelines, and take lead on training and orientation sessions to uniform application across teams.

Internal and External Communications and GU Visibility

• Identify, prioritise and participate in relevant thematic fora, platforms and networks for sector coordination, expertise exchange, learning and influencing.

• Work with the wider MEAL team to produce and implement a Communications Plan for both internal and external stakeholders Work with MEAL and programme staff to ensure the regular development and dissemination of high-quality communication and learning materials such as learning briefs, case studies, success/challenge stories, newsletters, blogs, photo journals and videos for GU’s Programmes as per the Communications Plan.

• Ensure compliance with GU and GOAL Global communications and branding protocols and standards.

Quality Assurance and Learning

• Provide input into R&D processes to identify research needs and opportunities within GU which contribute to the Country Programme priorities.

• Ensure a shared MEAL Policy, Country Monitoring Framework and operational guidance is developed and rolled out in collaboration with the regional and HQ-based MEAL teams.

• Support the Project MEAL Coordinators/Managers in the implementation of the Learning Strategy and ensure technical capacity and resources are available.

• Support the Programme Safeguarding and Accountability team in ensuring independent verification, adherence to and learnings about Core Humanitarian Standard requirements.

• Work with programme teams to ensure data analysis and reports are integrated into programmatic decision-making to improve the impact of the programme and enable adaptive management.

• Facilitate cross-departmental learning events, including monthly MEAL team meetings and quarterly Programme Coordination and Learning events.

Capacity Building

• Conduct regular needs assessments for GU and partner staff and determine MEAL training needs and tools to support staff.

• Develop training materials and conduct trainings to GU and partner staff on identified areas, including results-based management and creating effective monitoring indicators, plans, processes, and systems to improve performance monitoring.

• Ensure implementation and review of thematic sector strategies in close collaboration with regional & HQ thematic experts.

• Implement support and strengthen capabilities in implementing the GOAL Global Monitoring system, including guidance to support the different programmes and their partner organisations.

Database Management

• Oversee the GU MEAL MIS, ensure an online system for centralizing and standardizing indicator results and monitoring project information is developed and maintained.

• Ensure database and monitoring information is regularly reviewed, cleaned, updated and shared, and that data is stored in accordance with GOAL’s global policies, data protection and compliance measures.

Team Management

• Collaborate in the recruitment of country MEAL staff, consultants and support their onboarding.

• Lead and manage the MEAL team by guiding, coaching, instructing, motivating and promoting their growth and development, providing vital tools and resources, as well as on the job training.

• Supervise the MEAL team across multiple sectors and geographic areas to meet the overall objectives within GU’s Annual Country Plan.

• Ensure all team members have clear workplans (monthly, quarterly and annual) as well as set clear performance objectives and targets; establish regular performance reviews.

• Champion a positive working environment for professional development and facilitate team building; foster an inclusive and respectful team climate, where all staff are valued and respected and can contribute to their maximum potential.

• Drive excellent cross-team working and with other leaders in the programmes Team.