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MEAL Officer Jobs In Uganda
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Feb-25
Location: Rest of Uganda
Job Summary Develop, train, and coach staff on implementing standard operating procedures and systems for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting at YGlobal Uganda. - Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 3 years
Job Description/Requirements ABOUT US: YWCA-YMCA Global (YGlobal) is an organization for development and solidarity. We are owned by the Norwegian YWCA-YMCA and the YWCA-YMCA Guides and Scouts of Norway. We work in partnership with our sister organizations in the World Alliance of YMCAs and World YWCA. Our vision, together building global justice and peace emphasizes our belief that if we work together we can create a better world for everyone. The main target group for YGlobal's work in Uganda are children, youth and young adults aged 8-35 years. We consider young people core to global development and our work strengthens the voice of young people, both men and women, so that they can influence unjust policies and contribute to democratisation of power structures. YGlobal works on four main thematic areas: Justice and Peace, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action. The topics are chosen because they are important to our target group, have a distinct rights-based focus, and are informed by the thematic priorities of the World YWCA and the World Alliance of YMCAs. YGlobal has since September 2016 implemented a UNSCR 1325 project in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. The project integrates psychosocial support with peace building, economic empowerment, education, and advocacy. YGlobal is seeking qualified applicants to fill the following positions. Position scope The MEAL Officer is responsible for establishing and overseeing a functional MEAL system for YGlobal Uganda. The MEAL officer will report to the Head of Program. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Monitor the implementation of the M&E work plan, evaluate outputs, outcomes, and impacts as per YGlobal Uganda, and project MEAL guidelines.
- Develop, train, and coach staff on implementing standard operating procedures and systems for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting at YGlobal Uganda.
- Where necessary, develop data collection tools in line with YGlobal strategies and project implementation logical framework.
- Lead all data collection processes, entry, storage, and retrieval from both electronic and manual databases and ensure they are up to date.
- Develop a consolidated data base for all YGlobal Uganda projects to aid easy reporting to the various donors and partner organization including the relevant government agencies in Uganda.
- Periodically conduct verification and cleaning to ensure that the data meets the right precision, accuracy, and timelines as per YGlobal Uganda projects guidelines.
- Prepare easily understandable and presentable information from collected data to enable sharing of project highlights with other stakeholders including doners.
- Participate in project proposal writing and assist in planning and conducting baseline surveys when needed.
- Support the programme teams and partners in extracting lessons learnt and good practices, and documenting case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes.
- Establish and maintain Feedback Mechanism to facilitate communities/project participants to share feedback.
- Assist in carrying out preliminary inquiry report in case of a serious complaints arising from the feedback sessions with community members/project participants.
- Develop strategies for measuring change in lobby and advocacy and campaigning work done by YGlobal Uganda.
- Write YGlobal progress reports
- Maintain data sets and ensure data entry is promptly done in timely manner.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- A university degree or equivalent in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Statistics, Demography, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning experience preferably with INGOs with several projects and especially in a refugee setting.
- Ability to draw connections and relations from various components of existing projects/programs.
- Proficient in report writing and documentation.
- A strong background in implementing peace building, MHPSS and Economic Empowerment program in post conflict situation.
- Proficiency in evaluating project outcomes.
- Expertise in databases, MS Office, and other data analysis software such as SPSS, Kobo etc.
- Experience in designing and guiding research and evidence-based advocacy with ability to translate knowledge into practice is desirable.
- Experience measuring change in lobby and advocacy and campaigning work is desirable.
- Experience from refugees work environment is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of main local languages spoken around Kiryandongo and Adjumani refugee settlement is an added advantage.
Personal Specifications - A creative individual who possesses energy, self-confidence, and flexibility; thrives in a dynamic multi-cultural environment.
- Demonstrated appreciation of psychosocial support and Livelihood development of vulnerable people
- Should be adaptable, be a good team player and of high integrity.
- Possess and aware of own leadership qualities and able to mentor/inspire other people.
- Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
- Readiness to conduct field visits and attend workshops and meetings related to the project when and where needed.
- Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team member and ability to work under pressure.
- Identifies with YGlobal’s vision and core values (justice, love, courage, openness, and creativity)
Contract Length and Compensation - 4-years with possibility of extension. Remuneration for the MEAL Officer shall be 3,000,000 UGX gross with possibility of increment based on performance and availability of funds.
Please note: Qualified nationals of South Sudan living in Uganda are encouraged to apply for this position. How to Apply: CLICK HERE TO APPLY .
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