Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
2025-05-23T20:26:58+00:00
Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF)
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Education, and Training
Management
2025-06-06T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Job Summary
The MEL Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the program’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework. This role will ensure that datadriven insights inform decision-making, program improvement, and reporting to key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
MEL System Design and Implementation
• Develop and implement a robust MEL framework, tools, and methodologies to track program performance and impact
• Establish data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanisms to measure progress against program goals and objectives
Data Collection, Management, and Analysis
• Oversee data collection, entry, cleaning, and storage processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security
• Design and manage databases for tracking program indicators and participant progress
Learning, Adaptation, and Knowledge Management
• Facilitate learning and reflection sessions with program teams to enhance adaptive programming
• Develop knowledge products, including case studies, success stories, and reports, to document lessons learned and best practices
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning within LGF and partner institutions
Capacity Building and Technical Support
• Train program staff, school leaders, and teachers on MEL frameworks, tools, and reporting requirements
• Provide technical guidance on data collection, management, and analysis to ensure program teams effectively use MEL tools
• Support teachers, mentors, and education stakeholders in integrating data-driven decision-making into their practices
Reporting and Compliance
• Develop and submit high-quality MEL reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and international best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Represent LGF in national and international MEL forums to share program insights and best practices
• Foster strong relationships with implementing partners and stakeholders to enhance coordination and program impact
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or any Mathematics-related field plus a Post-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
• A Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning preferably within the humanitarian or development sector
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing MEL frameworks for large-scale education programs
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, NVivo), and digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare, ODK)
• Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills, with experience training teams and partners on MEL approaches
• Ability to travel frequently to field sites and engage with diverse stakeholders
Key Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work under minimal supervision
• Passion for education, teacher development, and gender-inclusive programming
MEL System Design and Implementation • Develop and implement a robust MEL framework, tools, and methodologies to track program performance and impact • Establish data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanisms to measure progress against program goals and objectives Data Collection, Management, and Analysis • Oversee data collection, entry, cleaning, and storage processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security • Design and manage databases for tracking program indicators and participant progress Learning, Adaptation, and Knowledge Management • Facilitate learning and reflection sessions with program teams to enhance adaptive programming • Develop knowledge products, including case studies, success stories, and reports, to document lessons learned and best practices • Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning within LGF and partner institutions Capacity Building and Technical Support • Train program staff, school leaders, and teachers on MEL frameworks, tools, and reporting requirements • Provide technical guidance on data collection, management, and analysis to ensure program teams effectively use MEL tools • Support teachers, mentors, and education stakeholders in integrating data-driven decision-making into their practices Reporting and Compliance • Develop and submit high-quality MEL reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies • Ensure compliance with donor requirements and international best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement • Represent LGF in national and international MEL forums to share program insights and best practices • Foster strong relationships with implementing partners and stakeholders to enhance coordination and program impact
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy • Proactive, self-driven, and able to work under minimal supervision • Passion for education, teacher development, and gender-inclusive programming
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or any Mathematics-related field plus a Post-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation • A Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics or a related field. • A minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning preferably within the humanitarian or development sector • Proven expertise in designing and implementing MEL frameworks for large-scale education programs • Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, NVivo), and digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare, ODK) • Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills, with experience training teams and partners on MEL approaches • Ability to travel frequently to field sites and engage with diverse stakeholders
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Vacancy title:
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
Jobs at:
Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 6 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The MEL Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the program’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework. This role will ensure that datadriven insights inform decision-making, program improvement, and reporting to key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
MEL System Design and Implementation
• Develop and implement a robust MEL framework, tools, and methodologies to track program performance and impact
• Establish data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanisms to measure progress against program goals and objectives
Data Collection, Management, and Analysis
• Oversee data collection, entry, cleaning, and storage processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security
• Design and manage databases for tracking program indicators and participant progress
Learning, Adaptation, and Knowledge Management
• Facilitate learning and reflection sessions with program teams to enhance adaptive programming
• Develop knowledge products, including case studies, success stories, and reports, to document lessons learned and best practices
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning within LGF and partner institutions
Capacity Building and Technical Support
• Train program staff, school leaders, and teachers on MEL frameworks, tools, and reporting requirements
• Provide technical guidance on data collection, management, and analysis to ensure program teams effectively use MEL tools
• Support teachers, mentors, and education stakeholders in integrating data-driven decision-making into their practices
Reporting and Compliance
• Develop and submit high-quality MEL reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and international best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Represent LGF in national and international MEL forums to share program insights and best practices
• Foster strong relationships with implementing partners and stakeholders to enhance coordination and program impact
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or any Mathematics-related field plus a Post-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
• A Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning preferably within the humanitarian or development sector
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing MEL frameworks for large-scale education programs
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, NVivo), and digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare, ODK)
• Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills, with experience training teams and partners on MEL approaches
• Ability to travel frequently to field sites and engage with diverse stakeholders
Key Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work under minimal supervision
• Passion for education, teacher development, and gender-inclusive programming
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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