Uganda: Reporting, Learning and Communications Officer- 1 Vacancy based in Kitgum (Ugandan Nationals Only)

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Reporting, Learning and Communications Officer is a key position in program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and learning unit, which exists to support and improve program design and implementation. The position holder will support planning and completion of all essential reporting for TRAIL and potentially other programs. The position holder will also identify any areas of potential learning, design and implement documentation of such learning and work to incorporate the key learning into future programs. Lastly, the position holder will strategize and complete communications documentation, including internal capacity building for program staff on learning and communications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Working under the supervision of the Senior MEL Manager for Mercy Corps Uganda, the Reporting, Learning and Communications Officer will be responsible for the following key functions;

· Provide support to the MEL manager in data collection, analysis, organization and presentation, particularly in qualitative data analysis.

· Participate in program and sector assessments, evaluations and monitoring surveys. This will entail trainings and management of data collectors, report write and facilitating results discussion.

· Blogging and or compiling other written releases or reports.

· Work with sector heads to ensure that case studies and stories from are documented and communicated periodically.

· Prepare and update program communication materials.

· Cataloguing stores/quotes for project descriptions and qualitative data use.

· Collection, cataloguing and organization of programmatic and organizational knowledge.

· Conducting, documenting and recording beneficiary interviews and share all learnings from program implements.

· Work closely with program team members to develop and maintain an excellent communication, and facilitate periodic reflection and analysis of program monitoring information that feeds into programming and learning.

· Establish database for private sector partners working with the program and work closely with the program team to monitor progress.

· Maintain professional relationships with local government officials, private sector partners, NGOs, other development organizations, and civil society organizations.

· Maintain an active advisory role with each program team to help guide them towards robust and relevant data collection.

· Work with Senior MEL Manager, Deputy Program Director and other staffs to ensure that activities are implemented on plan and progress towards targets is not compromised.

· Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to credit Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

· Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or representatives.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

· Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Demography, Statistics, Business administration or relevant field.

· At least 3 years of learning and communications experience.

· Must have perfect writing and excellent analytical skills. Must excel at communications for multiple audiences, including donors, government, thought leadership, and general public, among others.

· Experience with qualitative data analysis and subsequent report writing essential.

· Should have knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting techniques. S/he should understand and be able to apply basic measures of central tendency and spread.

· Skills of Microsoft Publisher and/or Photoshop, or similar software a plus.

· Must be fluent both spoken and written English. Luo language skills is a plus.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The ideal candidate will;

· Have the ability and curiosity to work comfortably and effectively in the cultural, relatively poor infrastructure of Acholi sub region.

· Be an excellent communicator, have a strong sense of humor, multi-tasker, and able to work difficult and often stressful environments.

Applications: Submit your application through email to mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org addressed to the HR Manager, Kampala Head Office on 4^th Floor Embassy Plaza, Plot 1188-1190 Ggaba Road. Include a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. MercyCorps is an equal opportunity employer; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.