The STOP Malaria project (SMP) is a flagship project of USAID/PMI Uganda. The project aims to Increase the support of the National Malaria Control Strategy in order to significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality from malaria in Uganda. The project will be implemented in selected highly malarious districts with a population of 16.8 million over a five year period, which started in October 2008.
The STOP Malaria project offers a partnership uniquely positioned to deliver this implementation rollout. Partners include the Center for Communication Programs (CCP) of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (the leading agency).Malaria Consortium, 101, COFU and UHMG. The project is inviting applications for the following positions based in KAMPALA.
Position Title: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Officer Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
• Assist the Stop Malaria Project partner organizations and sub-grantees to design monitoring and evaluation plans for communication initiatives;
• Track and update the SMP Performance Monitoring
Plan, review and set targets, and report on indicators to the project team, USAID and PEPFAR in a timely
• Design Performance Monitoring Plans for SMP partners and ensure timely collection of accurate data and reporting to USAID, other donors, stakeholders, program managers, and CCP staff on these plans;
• Maintain keep up to date the project monitoring and evaluation database;
• Assist SMP partner organizations and sub-grantees to design, conduct, analyze and report high quality formative research to support program design, materials development, and re-planning;
• Design qualitative formative and evaluative research and provide technical assistance in data collection, analysis, and report writing;
• Identify, contract, and supervise research, monitoring and evaluation consultants;
• Prepare work plans and budgets for research.
• Prepare quarterly reports on SMP research, monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for communication projects;
• Represent SMP and CCP at meetings and conferences both in Uganda and elsewhere;
• Present research, monitoring and evaluation findings during conferences and workshops;
• Design and provide training in monitoring, evaluation and research interpretation and utilization for SMP staff and partners;
• Prepare applications and maintain a file of IRB approvals; and perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a masters degree in social science Research plus 5 year's experience in programmatic research,
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities. Willingness to learn and develop new skills; self driven with a high sense of quality and ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong data analysis skills for both qualitative and quantitative research, including familiarity with Stata, or SPSS. Familiarity with database software such as MS Access, and experience in maintaining a computerized database a
plus. Excellent writing and presentation skills. -Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Familiar with U.S. Government monitoring and requirements in particular PEPFAR
To Apply:
Send your Cv with a cover letter, and copies of certificates to the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programmes, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue, (opposite Royal Suites and Ambrossoli School) Bugolobi, Kampala. On the envelope please indicate what position you are applying for.
Deadline for applications is Monday, July 26th 2010 .
The STOP Malaria project offers a partnership uniquely positioned to deliver this implementation rollout. Partners include the Center for Communication Programs (CCP) of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (the leading agency).Malaria Consortium, 101, COFU and UHMG. The project is inviting applications for the following positions based in KAMPALA.
Position Title: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Officer Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
• Assist the Stop Malaria Project partner organizations and sub-grantees to design monitoring and evaluation plans for communication initiatives;
• Track and update the SMP Performance Monitoring
Plan, review and set targets, and report on indicators to the project team, USAID and PEPFAR in a timely
• Design Performance Monitoring Plans for SMP partners and ensure timely collection of accurate data and reporting to USAID, other donors, stakeholders, program managers, and CCP staff on these plans;
• Maintain keep up to date the project monitoring and evaluation database;
• Assist SMP partner organizations and sub-grantees to design, conduct, analyze and report high quality formative research to support program design, materials development, and re-planning;
• Design qualitative formative and evaluative research and provide technical assistance in data collection, analysis, and report writing;
• Identify, contract, and supervise research, monitoring and evaluation consultants;
• Prepare work plans and budgets for research.
• Prepare quarterly reports on SMP research, monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for communication projects;
• Represent SMP and CCP at meetings and conferences both in Uganda and elsewhere;
• Present research, monitoring and evaluation findings during conferences and workshops;
• Design and provide training in monitoring, evaluation and research interpretation and utilization for SMP staff and partners;
• Prepare applications and maintain a file of IRB approvals; and perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a masters degree in social science Research plus 5 year's experience in programmatic research,
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities. Willingness to learn and develop new skills; self driven with a high sense of quality and ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong data analysis skills for both qualitative and quantitative research, including familiarity with Stata, or SPSS. Familiarity with database software such as MS Access, and experience in maintaining a computerized database a
plus. Excellent writing and presentation skills. -Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Familiar with U.S. Government monitoring and requirements in particular PEPFAR
To Apply:
Send your Cv with a cover letter, and copies of certificates to the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programmes, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue, (opposite Royal Suites and Ambrossoli School) Bugolobi, Kampala. On the envelope please indicate what position you are applying for.
Deadline for applications is Monday, July 26th 2010 .
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