Results Officer Data, Evidence, Learning & Assessment – Uganda

Oxford Policy Management is seeking an outstanding Results Officer for data, evidence, learning, examinations and assessment, within the ‘Strengthening Education Systems for Improved Learning’ (SESIL) project in Uganda.

SESIL Uganda will work over the next four years to improve education outcomes, particularly at primary level. It will achieve this by strengthening teachers, schools, district performance, the Government’s capacity for managing for results, the use of data and evidence, and the examinations and assessment system. It is led by Cambridge Education in partnership with Oxford Policy Management (OPM) and Creative Associates. It is funded by the UK Department for International Development on behalf of the Government of Uganda.

Based in Kampala, this job supports two SESIL components: data, evidence and learning (DEL) and strengthening examinations and assessment (SEA). This component is led by OPM, who is managing both long- and short-term technical assistance to deliver this component.

Please note you must have the pre-existing right to work in Uganda before applying to this role.

The main objectives for this role are to:

Support the DEL lead to deliver the SESIL DEL strategy; support the SEA key adviser to set and deliver the SEA reform strategy and process; and engage in other SESIL tasks as appropriate.

This is a very exciting time to join us; the successful candidate will be required to travel around and within Uganda to various sites and will be involved with direct data collection in schools. This person will also work closely with the rest oif the SESIL core teams based in Kampala and abroad.

Day to day duties will involve (not exhaustive):

• Supporting the reporting and communication of results from baseline surveys and engagement with government.
• Supporting various research activities under SESIL (formative research studies, rapid research studies, or reflective research studies) on topics of key interest to SESIL and the government, as well as its learning, reflection and adaptation processes
• Assisting in anticipating, cultivating and responding to other requirements to support the Government and SESIL to make better use of data and evidence.
• Designing and delivering training sessions for government officials, for example on student assessment or item response theory;
• Supporting the Ugandan National Examinations Board (UNEB) to set standards for performance and then assess itself against these standards;
• Researching how assessments function in practice in Ugandan schools;
• Supporting the piloting of tools to measure young Ugandans’ job-relevant skills;
• Convening meetings of partners and stakeholders in the examination and assessment reform process, including the SEA steering committee meetings, workshops, and training sessions

Successful candidates will have the following essential skills and experiences:

• Commitment to, understanding of, and passion for supporting education programming and improving the delivery of quality education services to children in Uganda;
• Understanding of the education sector in Uganda: at the national (Ministry) level; at the local government (district) level at the school; and community level and with NGOs;
• Experience working with learning assessments and examinations in Uganda;
• Proven experience working on the design and delivery of the MEL function in education projects;
• Demonstrable experience working with governments and development partners to achieve development results in Uganda;
• Proven experience collecting primary data in schools in Uganda;
• Superb written and oral communication skills in English;
• Excellent organisational skills, including teamwork, time management, problem-solving, self-awareness, and proactiveness;
• Willingness to travel within Uganda, including to remote locations;
• A high quality degree in economics, education, social science research, M&E, or other relevant fields.

Remuneration

OPM offers competitive rates.

How to apply

We would welcome your CV and cover letter on the Oxford Policy Management portal, along with an application, by Tuesday 14th May at 23.59pm (UK time). Please note we cannot accept CVs as submitted attachments via email.