Research Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

About the Organization

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Ugandans who are rebuilding from decades of war while hosting a growing influx of refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala.

Job Description

Participate in the implementation of critical RMEAL activities including but not limited to needs assessments, baseline survey, evaluation, data quality audits, client satisfaction surveys, and field supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

Data management and quality assurance:

Develop data collection tools in line with the project data and information needs and ensure that all tools are accessible in the project digital data collection system (in CommCare HQ).
Collaborate with the Senior RMEAL manager to orient project team on the relevant data collection tools and system including data enumerators.
Follow up and ensure timely and appropriate use of tools and templates that facilitate collection, aggregation and collation of data and information for planning and reporting project activities at school and community level.
Guide data collection in the project implementation area in line with the project key performance indicators and ensure that all data is stored in the central database (CommCare HQ).
Support the analysis of project data and updating of the project dashboards for visualization.
Participate in the periodic review of the quality of existing data at project site, the methods of collecting it and entry in the project database.
Support in the implementation of complaints and feedback mechanism for the project using the PlayMatters Accountability Information Management System (PAIMS).
Monitor project performance and share information with the project staff to support decision making.
Ensure accurate data entry into Commcare for all project activities implemented in Kampala.

Monitoring and evaluation:

Implement the RMEAL SOPs in line with the project and IRC procedures and protocols.
Take lead in tracking PlayMatters project progress in line with the project workplan, indicators and targets.
Participate in the implementation of critical RMEAL activities including but not limited to needs assessments, baseline survey, evaluation, data quality audits, client satisfaction surveys, and field supervision.
Provide technical assistance to project staff, partners, and incentive workers on information management systems, data collection and record keeping.
Ensure the appropriate orientation, use and compliance to RMEAL project and operational reporting templates.
Provide technical support in planning and monitoring of all the projects activities to project clients at school and community level.

Program support and learning:

In collaboration with the Senior RMEAL Manager, design, develop and continuously update project results and measurement tools and systems in a timely manner such as the project KPI tracker.
Identify, document, and share client feedback to improve services and results for our clients.
Participate in the deployment of surveys such as baseline and end line, assessments, and the commission of evaluations in coordination with Senior RMEAL Manager, project staff, and partners.
Support the research work under PlayMatters aimed at generating learning and credible evidence to support the improvement, expansion, and sustainability of PlayMatters.
With the support of Senior RMEAL Manager, ensure that learning from the project implementation and research is incorporated into project implementation and improvement plans.
Liaise with project and peer staff to share lessons learned, data and information in accordance with project requirements, activities, and timeframes.

Partnerships and GEDI

Offer any other support to IRC partners as and when required to do so.
Promote a safe and respectful environment by participating in safeguarding training and activities, and by supporting other colleagues to understand and comply with safeguarding policies.

Other duties

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable implementation of the IRC programs,
Raise purchase requests as and when required,
Work constructively within the team and take the initiative on new tasks.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

A university degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Business Statistics, Demography, Economics, Social sciences, or other field relevant to monitoring and evaluation or project management.
A Minimum 3 years of working experience in data management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning-related functions or related field
Possess basic technical knowledge of M&E approaches and techniques in some or all of the following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring; Theories of Change, Logical frameworks, Data collection, Basic data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms.
Experience in conducting primary quantitative data collection and data entry.
Basic proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, CommCare, ODK Collect is required, knowledge of Tableau, PowerBi, or GIS software tools are additional assets.
Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word – with experience in writing reports.
Self-motivated and pro-active attitude with good organization, planning, and analytic skills, including prioritizing work, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments.
Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills are definite assets.
Willingness to travel to various field-level sites.