Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor , Integrated Smallholder Farmer Dairy Program (ISDAP) – SNV Uganda

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

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About the Project.

The integrated smallholder farmer dairy program is aiming at enabling 5,000 smallholder dairy farmers improve their livelihoods through small-scale integrated farming, using dairy as an entry point to enable small holder farmers increase farm – level incomes, employment, household food and nutrition security.

SNV is seeking to recruit the services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor. The major responsibilities of this position are:

Responsibility for the M&E Advisor

The key services to be provided in relation to M&E include.

• §Support in designing data collection tools for the various project assessments
• Perform periodical data quality checks for various forms in the database to ensure that the raw data collected is up to the required standards.
• Support with data analysis at local level.
• Conduct data entry in the M&E database.
• Conduct data cleaning and validating to ensure the data from the field is of quality
• Support with the new smallholder project data collection- more especially conducting baseline & follow up assessments in the target regions (South, North and Central clusters), where necessary or called.
• Support project surveys and different studies
• Facilitate the design of quick digital tools for data collection
• Support training of private sector partners in data collection and management/ Records management
• Provide technical support the project Village facilitation Descriptions to ensure they understand tools for data collection
• Support with organizing learning events or workshops.
• Complete monthly activity reports and share with the TIDE Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor.

Deliverables of the M&E Advisor.

• Provide data analysis reports at local level to support decision making
• Produce farmer follow ups reports
• Produce reports on farmers adopting improved integrated dairy farming practices
• Monthly reports on supported Village Facilitators.
• Updated MIS M&E database   with project data
• Written monthly progress reports reflecting activities executed in the month
• Sharing weekly planned activities

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Business Statistics and or any related course.
• Post graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation at Minimum.
• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in supporting Dairy related interventions with a bias Monitoring and Evaluation field.
• Minimum of 3 years working in Monitoring and Evaluation Office in an International NGO.
• Must have a one-year experience in developing digital forms using ODK for surveys.
• Experience in Data analysis

Terms of Appointment

• This is a full-time position based in Arua, Uganda. The contract duration is 2 years, with possibility of extension. The desired starting date is January 1, 2023. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, including a competitive secondary benefits package.

Working at SNV

• We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org

 How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English until 25th November 2022.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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