M&E Officer

About us

Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian and development Non-Governmental Organization in General Consultative status with the (UNECOSOC) United Nations Economic and Social Council. Established 1991 in South Korea, the organization currently conducts missions around the world to improve quality of life and education standards, as well as toprovide aid in areas of civil unrest or natural disaster. In order to develop and achieve the NGO objectives, Good Neighbors International Uganda is seeking to recruit the following employees:

Project: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Improvement Project for the Girls in Jinja District

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Location: Jinja Field Office

Contract: April-December 2025 (3month probation and Renewable based on the evaluation)

Purpose

M&E Officer will support the development of a comprehensive M&E and reporting system to enable the collection, documentation, tracking, and reporting of accurate data related to all results levels of the projects: outcome, output, and activity. The M&E will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Monitor data collection and other actions to prepare documents that contribute to knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation of the projects under Good Neighbors International Uganda.
• Maintain a clear and accurate information collection system to ensure the systematic monitoring of activities and their implementation status.
• Analyse and interpret data to identify gaps and alert the team leader and recommend remedies in a timely manner about irregularities or challenges that arise for better decision making.
• Contribute to a knowledge management strategy through the collection and review of knowledge products such as research, reports, toolkits, guidelines, etc. linked to the topics addressed by the projects.
• Spearhead the implementation of standardized monitoring and evaluation tools for the projects and build the capacity of staff in quality data dimensions.
• Track all results areas to ensure that initiatives and interventions are on track, and manage evidence from the M&E to promote accountability, learning, and resource mobilization.
• Enforce data protection policies including personal data, during the planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.
• Design and analyze pre- and post-test surveys for various trainings and interventions
• Lead and technically guide the quantitative and qualitative research processes in the project sites.
• Participate in the recruitment processes for consultancy firms or individual research consultants, assist in designing the survey tools for baseline, mid-term, and end-term evaluations, and provide technical guidance on the submitted reports and results.
• Assist in building and sustaining networks with local stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of; Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Social Science. (Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage)
• Fluent written and spoken command of the English and local languages are an added advantage (Lusoga, Luganda).

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of full-time paid professional experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks for health, education, gender and development projects.
• Strong proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with relevant software applications and statistical packages.
• Previous work experience in the development work, preferably with international development partners, government, and non-government agencies.

Abilities and skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural environment with team spirit
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task under tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility to changing situations and complete the necessary office administrative tasks.
• Being collaborative, proactive, ethical, transparent, responsible, flexible and open
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods and software programmes (Nvivo, Power BI, SPSS, STATA, ODK, Survey CTO, Kobo Collect, etc).
• Project planning and management, results-based monitoring and evaluation skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting transparency and accountability.
• Ability to coach and train others in M&E methodologies.

Values.

• We value respect of human rights, transparency, professionalism and continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.

Benefits.

• Attractive salary and employee benefits including health insurance, annual leave, etc.

Work environment

• Multi-cultural and highly monitored environment, beneficiaries and stakeholders from all walks of life, exposure to delivery of skills in computer and statistical packages.

Core Competencies

• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Planning and Organizing
• Time Management Skills and Punctuality
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
  
  

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and Reviewed through BrighterMonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Here' section