Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Organization: Ripple Effect Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 Years)
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary: UGX 9,000,000 – 9,500,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
About the Role:
The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager will be a member of the Uganda SMT and will lead the Monitoring and Evaluation of Ripple Effect’s national projects in Uganda. This role works closely with the Country Director and Head of MERL to lead the M&E tasks for Uganda, including strategy tracking, project monitoring and evaluation, new project design, analysis, and dissemination of findings. Additionally, the role supports the interpretation of M&E findings through analysis, facilitates beneficiary participation, and supports project managers to integrate key findings into project reports. It also contributes to the design and implementation of M&E systems, provides training to country teams, and coordinates with other departments to ensure data supports organizational objectives and compliance. Ultimately, the role contributes to Ripple Effect’s mission of sustainable development and positive change.
About You:
As the suitable candidate for the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, you should possess:
- A degree in relevant fields including Social Sciences, Community Development, Statistics, Economics, or related areas.
- An advanced degree in Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Community Development, or related field and Research methodology is desirable.
- Significant practical working experience in M&E with strong project cycle management.
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated practical experience in M&E methodology (particularly appropriate quantitative and qualitative/participatory research methods), data analysis, and report writing.
- Experience with field data collection processes.
- Proven capacity to build the M&E skills of colleagues, partners, and community members.
- Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation including tracking progress against objectives, development of Theory of Change, Log-frames, indicators, etc.
- Experience in designing mobile data collection forms with ODK-based digital data collection software.
- Knowledge of statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS and advanced Excel) and experience working with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with different ranges of data, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- As a team player, being culturally sensitive, able to command respect from peers, ability to train and mentor others, and ability to solve problems and take corrective action.
What We Offer:
As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, you’ll get access to a wide range of benefits, including:
- Pension
- Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
- Generous annual leave
- Training and development opportunities to personally grow and learn in the role
- A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support
How to Apply:
If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfill this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your application form to hruganda@rippleeffect.org using PG1010 Monitoring & Evaluation Manager in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and Ripple Effect seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.
Application Deadline: 2nd August 2024
About Ripple Effect Uganda:
Industry: NGO
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Established: 1988 (as Send a Cow)
Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we’ve honed our focus on three critical areas: Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we’re dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.