Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Salary: UGX 9,000,000 – 9,500,000v (dependent on skills and experience)

Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term (3 Years)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Ripple Effect Uganda is a growing and dynamic international development charity creating a wave of change in rural Uganda.

The role holder will be a member of the Uganda SMT and will lead the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Ripple Effect’s national projects in Uganda. This role holder works closely with the Country Director and Head of MERL to lead the Monitoring and Evaluation tasks for Uganda including strategy tracking, project monitoring and evaluation, new project design, analysis, and dissemination of findings. Additionally, the role supports interpretation of M&E findings through analysis, facilitates beneficiary participation, and supports project managers to integrate the 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.

Established in 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.

As the suitable candidate for the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, essentially you should possess a degree in relevant field including Social Sciences, Community Development, Statistics Economics or related and desirably you should possess an advance Degree in Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Community Development, or related field and Research methodology.

You will bring a significant practical working experience in M&E with a strong project cycle management, Strong knowledge and demonstrated practical experience on 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.; and your 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 sets you apart.

We require strong analytical skills and the ability to work with different ranges of data, quantitative and qualitative analysis and excellent communication and presentation skills will put you at an advantage. As a team player, being culturally sensitive, being able to commands respect of peers, your ability to train and mentor others and the ability to solve problems and take corrective action makes you an ideal candidate.

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

If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application form to [email protected] 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.

Closing date – Closing date: 2^nd August 2024