Performance Objectives

Data Collection / Coordination: 30%

• Create and revise data collection tools, Ensure that the performance metrics data is collected for the monitoring system using paper tools and various digital platforms in a timely and harmonious manner, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
• Create and revise data collection and processing procedures
• Design, facilitate and coordinate recommended capacity building initiatives, such as training on monitoring tools and data collection procedures for relevant staff, in order to ensure quality data collection.
• Oversee and coordinate all M&E printing and procurement to ensure timely delivery of high quality of M&E data collection materials

Performance Metrics System Management: 20%

• Manage an up-to-date system for (a) programs logistics database, (b) program outputs and outcomes monitoring through the SMS and smartphone reporting,
• Ensuring documentation surrounding the performance metrics/monitoring system is complete and current
• Manage automated data pipeline, ensuring that all steps form data collection, cleaning, storage, and reporting are proceeding as designed. Resolve issues as they arise.
• Assist with database set up and management
• Maintain and operate data quality assurance systems to ensure validity, integrity, precision, reliability and timeliness of all program data; identify any deficiencies and suggest corrective actions.

Data Reporting: 30%

• Ensure accurate compilation and timely publication of reports, including mid-program and end-of-program Monitoring Reports
• Maintain and update live and non-live implementation dashboards, ensuring accuracy of data, troubleshooting any issues that arise
• Present analysis and interpretation of reports to relevant stakeholders based on agreed reporting frequency
• Ensure that the product team understands and use the recommendations provided through Monitoring report

Research support and data analysis: 20%

• Support product Team in the preparation and execution of their research activities.
• Conduct deeper analyses of performance metrics and monitoring data, as needed and requested by products and Design teams.
• Support the Evaluation Function to oversee execution of research and evaluation activities, including data collection, enumerator supervision, data cleaning, data quality checks, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or similar and 2 - 3 years of experience in M&E with an Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) at coordinator level, with at least 1 year coordinating or planning field-based data collection activities.
• Demonstrated strong research, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Experience working with USSD, SMS, or WhatsApp-based data collection platforms (SMS based management) such as Telerivet, Echomobile, Textit, SurveyCTO, RapidPro, Mteja, etc.
• Tech savvy, willing and able to learn Educate!’s preferred data collection technologies.
• High level of computer literacy: Ms Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills, including experience with data visualization software, including Tableau, Qlick, Google Data Studio, and/or ReDash .
• Engaging and interactive trainer with passion for coaching team members, with experience in training and capacity building.
• Fits our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here

Terms

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Attractive Benefits & Perks including Medical Insurance.
• Location is Kampala, Uganda.