Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

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Share an Opportunity Uganda is hiring a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer whose primary responsibility is to ensure robust and well-structured monitoring databases (including remote monitoring and management systems and processes); and on-time submission of high-quality reports.

The M&E Officer will provide leadership and technical expertise to ensure that SAO U’s M&E system is implemented effectively. They will be the focal point in the project for all aspects of M&E. A key part of the role will be capacity building and remote support to the field teams.

Opening date: Thursday, 20

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November 2025;

Closing date: Thursday 4

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December 2025

Reporting:

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Duty station:

Abim

Duration of contract

: One year

Proposed start of contract:

January 2026

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation of program plans

Work with program teams for timely data collection, data entry, analysis, surveys, and development of log-frames, indicators and general project design. Ensure PACEL frameworks, Monitoring output Requirements (MoR) and Community Based Complaint Feedback Mechanism (CBCFM) data is accurate and periodically sent to donors.

Work with program teams to ensure systematic monitoring and evaluation of the project, and compilation and sharing of lessons learnt.

Maintain and update the M&E Framework for the project, bringing together tools and outlining systems. Develop new tools as required.

Feed into the overall project strategy, providing data and analysis as required for strategic purposes and new program design, including proposal development.

Develop or update M&E plans, and ensure that routine project monitoring takes place on time.

Develop tools to facilitate near real-time analysis for each docket, promote learning, and work with the

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

to initiate timely evidence-based corrective action where required.

Maintain all types of information and produce situation analysis regularly, especially while developing new proposals or donor reporting, as agreed with the line manager.

Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager on keeping updated information for program mapping and ensuring stakeholder analyses are completed from time to time.

Coordinate the continued review and feedback process using the online recommendation tracker system.

Coordinate, supervise, and review all assessments, evaluations, and research – Initiate and work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in designing and conducting programmatic surveys, assessments, and evaluations.

Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to ensure that remote monitoring and management tools are in place, information is collected and analyzed, and feedback is shared promptly for all grants and project activities.

Proposal Input

Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan.

Ensure that all grant proposals and reporting include solid M&E components and work with the Programs team to develop appropriate results frameworks, log frames, and indicators.

Accountability

Oversee the roll-out of activities and training within the SAO-U Accountability Framework and update the framework as needed.

Oversee the activities of the independent beneficiary selection and verification team, ensuring beneficiary verification processes are independent and consistent.

Support SAO-U’s independent monitoring systems.

Key Performance Objectives

Set up a strong MEAL system and operationalize MEAL in the field locations

Functionalise the MEAL system in the field location.

Integrate MEAL Management Information Systems in the project MEAL system

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Population Studies, Social Sciences, or other equivalent and/or relevant qualifications.

A PostGraduate Diploma in Program Monitoring & Evaluation. Formal training in project planning and management is an added advantage.

Training in Grant proposal/concept writing is an added advantage

Working Experience

At least 3 years of experience working with e-tools and online-based reporting and M&E tools using  Kobo, Power Bi , Excel, Google Forms, among others.

Experience in basic research and data collection/gathering; data verification, data analysis or records management well as translation of data into reports, is required.

At least 3 years of experience in similar roles in an NGO/INGO setting

Proven experience at capacity building for field teams in areas of program/project monitoring, program design, program management, and program evaluations would be an added advantage.

Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis

Experience and knowledge of developing dashboards

Experience in developing and use of framework, results framework

The job holder must be a hardworking, spiritually mature, focused and trustworthy individual that upholds a high sense of integrity and accountability and commitment to the vision, mission, values and aspirations of SAO Uganda

Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit is a

MUST.

Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply,

please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), photocopies of academic certificates, a recommendation letter from either your pastor or reverend, photocopy of ridding

motorcycle ridding permit

, names, and contact details of three traceable referees,

stating the title of the position in the subject line

to the address below

not later than Thursday 4th December 2025

.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.

The Head of Human Resources and Administration Manager,

Share An Opportunity Uganda (SAO U)

P.O BOX 75013, Kampala

Plot No.1448, Kitala Zone, Kanyanya Email:

info@saouganda.org

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