MEAL Advisor

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Demography, Data Science, or a related field.
  
• At least eight years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly within health or development projects.
  
• Extensive experience designing and implementing M&E systems in line with USAID or other donor requirements.
  
• Strong analytical skills with experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  
• Proficient in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
  
• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others in M&E principles and practices.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner.
  
• Proven track record of improving project outcomes through effective use of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
  
• Fluent in English; proficiency in local languages spoken in Uganda is highly desirable.
  

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Demography, Data Science, or a related field.
  
• At least eight years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly within health or development projects.
  
• Extensive experience designing and implementing M&E systems in line with USAID or other donor requirements.
  
• Strong analytical skills with experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  
• Proficient in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
  
• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others in M&E principles and practices.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner.
  
• Proven track record of improving project outcomes through effective use of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
  
• Fluent in English; proficiency in local languages spoken in Uganda is highly desirable.
  

Essential Job Duties

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the project’s M&E framework and systems, ensuring they align with USAID guidelines and project objectives.
  
• Design and conduct evaluations, surveys, and other data collection activities to monitor program impact, efficiency, and sustainability.
  
• Facilitate the use of data and insights in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  
• Develop and maintain data management systems to ensure accurate and timely data collection and analysis.
  
• Train and mentor project staff and partners on M&E best practices and the use of monitoring tools to ensure high-quality data collection and analysis.
  
• Lead regular reviews of program progress against targets and outcomes, providing reports and briefings to senior management and donors.
  
• Initiate and supervise research activities to fill knowledge gaps and support the adaptation of project strategies based on empirical evidence.
  
• Coordinate with other project components to integrate MEL activities and ensure a holistic approach to data usage and learning.
  
• Promote a culture of continuous learning within the project team, encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing based on M&E findings.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of M&E staff, ensuring effective implementation of M&E activities and building their capacity in key areas of monitoring and evaluation.
  

Fiscal Responsibility

• Manage budgets allocated for M&E activities, ensuring efficient use of resources to achieve the best possible outcomes.