The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities of projects and assisting the Project Manager in preparing quarterly and annual reports on project progress. The post holder will monitor project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the Management Information System of the project. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will also be responsible for the research, collection and analysis of different data in relation to project and programme activities.

Responsibilities;

• Be responsible for setting up and maintaining a database to capture all the project’s M&E activities, and results, and enhancing the information management of M&E related documents
• Coordinate the development of M&E systems and processes for data collection, collation and management, and programme and projects reporting and external reporting requirements
• Provide technical support and back-up to external consultants conducting surveys and impact measurements
• Collection of outcome-level data (knowledge/behaviour changes, awareness/satisfaction levels) at separate times from project implementation
• Provide technical advice on M&E, and lead in the analysis of projects’ baseline, evaluations and impact-assessment data, using qualitative and quantitative methods
• Be responsible for managing and regularly updating all relevant M&E documents, including quarterly reporting formats
• Be responsible for working with the Project Manager to ensure that M&E is well integrated at the planning stages of projects and throughout the projects to ensure regular monitoring of programme impact
• Provide support and training to staff, interns, community facilitators and partners to increase the use of M&E tools and approaches
• Ensure the integrity and quality of data in support of citizen-generated data and other metrics and survey

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Management or Development Studies or any related field;
• A minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in developing and implementing M&E systems in NGOs or other development sector players
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including experience of working effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences within Uganda
• A team player with excellent organizational skills
• A self-starter with the initiative and confidence to lead in their designated field – can work independently and prioritize own workload
• Impeccable analytical and interrogatory skills
• Ability to work under pressure yet deliver multiple tasks on time with attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge and understanding of project monitoring, evaluation and M&E trends and discourse
• Understanding of research and evaluation methodologies (qualitative and quantitative)