PEAL Manager – Planning and Design at Raising The Village, Mbarara, Uganda

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the Head of PEAL to ensure that the unit’s priorities are aligned with the overall organizational goals and strategic plans for expansion in Uganda and the region.
Data-Driven Design: Utilize available program data and project outcomes to implement smart and evidence-based program designs by identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Organizational Capacity Assessment: Advise the Head of PEAL on the organization’s capacity and readiness to scale its programs by evaluating resources & capabilities
Budget Management: Play a role in managing project budgets and allocating resources appropriately to maximize impact.

Qualification:

Recommended a minimum of 7+ years of proven Monitoring & Evaluation experience in the development sector with 5 years in a leadership position with knowledge of program designing
A university degree in Development Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation. Master’s in Business Administration, Management sciences (with M&E as a major) is preferred.
Requirements

Significant experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in a livelihood context and multi-country or consortium projects.
Excellent command of data management tools in both Microsoft and Google environments (Excel/Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Workspace).
Full proficiency in English.
Sound knowledge of project cycle management, development of program frameworks, and interpretation of Theories of Change
Demonstrated technical skills in results-based monitoring & procedures, data quality assurance, and capacity building of staff on M&E.
Sensitivity and knowledge of mainstreaming gender and diversity, ethics, and doing no harm across all processes.
Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff.
Teamwork and team building skills, capacity building, and team leadership skills.
Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative, and work independently and under pressure.