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Job Title:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Coordinator
Employer:
GOAL
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Monitoring and Evaluation jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 9 August 2024

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Jinja, Uganda

GOAL Uganda is a prominent humanitarian organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through innovative programs focused on health, education, and economic empowerment. With a mission to support the most marginalized populations, GOAL Uganda has earned a strong reputation for its impactful work in areas such as nutrition, water and sanitation, and disaster relief. Recognized for its expertise in sustainable development, the organization fosters a work culture built on collaboration, respect, and a deep sense of responsibility towards making a positive difference in people's lives.

GOAL Uganda offers diverse job opportunities that allow employees to work in dynamic, challenging environments while contributing to meaningful social change. Since its establishment, GOAL Uganda has continuously evolved, expanding its reach across multiple regions in Uganda, and adopting innovative approaches to address local challenges effectively. The organization’s business model revolves around community-driven solutions, leveraging local partnerships and international resources to maximize its impact.

With a growing presence, GOAL Uganda operates in several districts, maintaining core values of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity. The organization actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on healthcare, education, and disaster response, ensuring its programs are aligned with the needs of local communities. For more information, visit www.goaluganda.org.

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Coordinator job at GOAL

GOAL

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

The MERL Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the INSPIRE Project's Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) strategy and system. This includes designing and implementing MERL strategies, tools, and systems, supporting qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and ensuring effective communication and capacity building across program teams.

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Oversight and Implementation of INSPIRE MERL Strategy and System:

  • Design and implement a comprehensive INSPIRE MERL Strategy, including a Learning Agenda.

  • Develop and streamline MERL tools and systems of the various technical partners.

  • Introduce qualitative approaches to MERL, including outcome harvesting/monitoring and participatory methods.

  • Draft results frameworks, indicators, and data collection plans for INSPIRE project.


Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting:

  • Lead the diagnostic market research, barrier analysis, and the design and analysis of data from baselines, annual and end-line surveys, assessments, and regular monitoring

  • Generate and disseminate regular reports from the database and monitoring tools.

  • Monitor and report on project and program progress, providing feedback to the Team Leader and SMT.

  • Conduct data quality assessments to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • Conduct regular field visits to assess the utilization of MERL systems and identify areas for improvement.

  • Contribute to monthly and ad hoc reports to meet donor and internal requirements.

  • Support the participatory monitoring, research and learning initiative.


Internal and External Communications and Learning:

  • Ensure data analysis and reports inform programmatic decision-making for improved impact.

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

  • Ensure the development and dissemination of high-quality communication and learning materials, such as learning briefs, case studies, success stories, newsletters, blogs, photo journals, and videos in cooperation with the technical partners.

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


Capacity Building:

  • Conduct needs assessments to identify MERL training needs for INSPIRE and partner staff.

  • Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on results-based management, effective monitoring indicators, plans, processes, and systems.

  • Support staff to improve performance monitoring.


Database Management:

  • Ensure data management & storage complies with GOAL's global policies, data protection, and compliance measures.


Team Management:

  • Manage the MERL team to achieve objectives within INSPIRE.

  • Develop and update monthly and annual work plans for the MERL team.

  • Prepare monthly implementation and progress reports for the Team Leader.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Coordinator job at GOAL

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  • Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies).

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in MERL, preferably in the development sector with a focus on agriculture, farming systems and or market systems development with 5years at a senior technical level.

  • Strong knowledge of MERL methodologies and tools, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.

  • Proven experience in designing and implementing MERL systems and strategies.

  • Excellent data analysis and report writing skills.

  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA) and data visualization tools.

  • Ability to manage a team and work collaboratively across departments.


Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in participatory MERL

  • Experience in capacity building and training.

  • Knowledge of data protection and compliance measures.

  • Proficiency in database management systems.

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