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Jinja, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Heifer International began its work in Uganda in 1982 with a small project distributing cows and has since grown into a leading agricultural and community development organization. The organization collaborates closely with local communities, investing in their capacity through knowledge transfer, appropriate technology, and essential farming resources such as livestock and other inputs. By partnering with various organizations, Heifer International mobilizes farmers, helping them form cooperatives to share knowledge and access financial services. Their efforts focus on the dairy, poultry, swine, cereals, and oil seeds value chains, incorporating climate-smart technologies to ensure sustainability and resilience.
Heifer International is a global non-profit working to end hunger and poverty through sustainable, values-based holistic community development. In Uganda, Heifer works with local communities and partners to improve livelihoods through agriculture and income-generating activities, empowering families to become self-reliant.
Job Title
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager job at Heifer International
Heifer International
Job Description
The MEL Manager will develop and manage MEL systems, tools, and strategies for the SAYE (Supporting African Youth Entrepreneurs) project. They will oversee the MEL team, guide data collection and analysis, lead reporting to donors, and facilitate knowledge sharing and learning. The position involves capacity-building of partners, ensuring data quality, compliance with donor guidelines, and continuous improvement of MEL practices. Additionally, the MEL Manager will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project impact and ensure sustainability.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
A. Program Effectiveness (50%)
Design and oversee the MEL plan and tools.
Monitor project outputs, outcomes, and analyze data for reporting.
Manage data collection, flow, and usage across stakeholders.
Lead periodic assessments and evaluations.
Supervise SAYE cluster MEL Officers.
Coordinate MEL capacity building for staff and partners.
B. Project Reporting and Documentation (20%)
Review and ensure data quality and timely reporting.
Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual donor and internal reports.
Document success stories and project impact.
Align results reporting with Mastercard Foundation metrics.
C. Management and Compliance (15%)
Mentor and support the MEL team.
Oversee all project evaluations and operational research.
Ensure adherence to Heifer and donor MEL protocols.
Review monitoring data for strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with finance to link data with financial planning.
D. Partnership and Engagement (10%)
Develop feedback systems for participants and communities.
Implement knowledge management and learning plans.
Promote adaptive management through shared learning.
E. Other Duties (5%)
Perform additional tasks as assigned.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Master’s degree with a Bachelor’s in International Development, Project Planning, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in M&E, preferably in an NGO setting.
At least 5 years in a supervisory MEL role.
Certifications in Project Management, Evaluation, or Research Methods are an advantage.
Key Behavioural Competencies
Accountability
Professional Excellence
Humility
Customer Orientation
Empathy
Innovation
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
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