POSITION: Research Fellow, Rural Development+
MINISTRY/ DEPT: Office of the Prime Minister,
Directorate of Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation
REPORTS TO: Principal Economist, Rural Development+
DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
2.1 The Research Fellow, Rural Development+Cluster, will report to Lead Officer (LO – a Government Official) of the same cluster, and will be part of a team responsible for the implementation of the National Policy for Monitoring and Evaluation as it pertains to rural developmentissues.
2.2 The National Policy on Monitoring and Evaluation provides the framework for the organization, implementation and oversight of Government-wide monitoring, review and evaluation.
2.3 The Rural Development+ Cluster focuses on the Government sectors of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Information Communication Technology and Public Sector Management. The Cluster is a mix of rural development sectors, plus ICT and public sector management (hence the Cluster is called Rural Development +).. Each sector incorporates the relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and non-state actors who implement Government policies and programmes. The position includes the following areas of responsibility.
2.4 Sector Performance Monitoring. The Research Fellow (RF) will work in a small Rural Development+ team responsible for monitoring the performance of the Rural Development+ cluster of sectors. The RF will specifically:
a. Work in the team in producing semi-annual and annual Government Performance Reports covering the performance of the Rural Development+ sectors against their own targets, including analysis of causes of strong and weak performance.
b. Work with the Rural Development+ sector line MDAs to collate, validate and analyse semi-annual performance data.
c. Support the LO in reviewing the quality of performance indicators, and the annual performance targets set by sector line MDAs to ensure that they are realistic (cost and capacity-based)
2.5 Sub-County Barazas. The Research Fellow (RF) will work in a small team responsible for coordinating sub-county level fora at which the local community discuss the performance of public investment in their locale. Specifically, the RF will:
a. Assist the LO in leading the team in coordinating barazas in one region of Uganda. The coordination involves several phases of activity, from preparation and training of community monitoring, data collection and validation, preparation and holding of barazas periodically (at least once per annum in a sample of sub-counties per district), report writing, dissemination and follow-up.
b. Support the implementation of training to the team and community facilitators to ensure that barazas are planned and held simultaneously across the targeted sub-counties, that they are timely and of a high quality.
2.6 Evaluation.Cabinet instructs Office of the Prime Minister to lead a number of strategic public policy or major programme evaluations each year based on a rolling agenda of issues to be reviewed. The Research Fellow (RF) will work with the LO and the Evaluation Cluster on specific evaluations that pertain to Rural Development+ sectors or issues.
2.7 Management and Coordination. The Rural Development+ cluster will be overseen by the Principal Economist for Monitoring and Evaluation (SE/M&E). Under the responsibility of the RF will be four Assistant Research Fellow (ARFs). The RF will be expected to deputize for the LO in liaison within Government and with the Development Partners on the Rural Development+ sectors around data and performance issues.
2.8 Other responsibilities. From time-to-time other tasks relating to the follow-up of policy implementation issues amongst the rural development sectors, to support colleagues in the Policy Implementation Coordination (PIC) Department under the Directorate.
Job requirement
3. SELECTION CRITERIA
3.1 Advanced university degree in economics, statistics, agriculture, sociology or related discipline. Background in policy issues/sector reform related to rural development is desirable.
3.2 Some experience in design and implementation of M&E systems. Familiarity with state-of-the-art qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and demonstrated experience with rigorous impact evaluation studies.
3.3 A minimum of three years of relevant operational experience, including monitoring and evaluation, and first-hand experience in a variety of types of operations, is essential.
3.4 Knowledge of Government of Uganda policies and procedures.
3.5 Some proven skill in the design and implementation of innovative and practical approaches to complex operational and policy issues; strong conceptual/analytical skills, and the ability to look ahead and think through alternative scenarios.
3.6 Ability to work well in a small multi-tasking team under tight deadlines.
3.7 Effective communication skills, including ability to speak articulately and to write succinctly.
3.8 Tact, discretion and diplomatic skills to deal with sensitive and challenging issues, and resolve them in a constructive manner, including with development partners.
How to apply
If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4.00 p.m, Monday 9th May 2011. Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
THE DIRECTOR,
PILA Consultants,
P.O. Box 9092, Kampala
Plot 649 Nanfumbambi Road, Kikoni Makerere West
Tel: +256-312 275 892, Mob: +256-779-291617
E-mail: pila2consultants@gmail.com
Website: www.pilaconsultants.org
Research Fellow, Rural Development
Reviewed by Unknown
on
10:33:00 AM
Rating:
No comments: