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Mayuge, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
SOS Children’s Villages is an international, non-governmental organization committed to ensuring that every child grows up with the love, care, and support they need to thrive, with a mission to build families for children in need, help them shape their futures, and share in the development of their communities. Renowned globally for its child-centered approach and long-standing impact in over 130 countries, the organization is widely respected for its integrity, compassion, and advocacy for children’s rights. It offers a nurturing and inclusive work culture that emphasizes teamwork, personal growth, and meaningful impact, providing diverse job opportunities with flexible and family-friendly work arrangements that attract passionate professionals dedicated to child welfare.
Founded in 1949 by Hermann Gmeiner in Austria, SOS Children’s Villages has grown into a leading voice in alternative care, evolving its model from family-based care to include youth empowerment, education, health, and emergency response services. Its innovative community-based approach integrates care with capacity-building, policy influence, and sustainable development initiatives to create long-term impact.
With operations in Uganda and across the globe, the organization upholds core values of courage, commitment, trust, and accountability. Deeply rooted in corporate social responsibility, SOS actively engages in programs that protect vulnerable children, strengthen families, and promote social inclusion. More information can be found at www.sos-childrensvillages.org.
SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.
Job Title
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer job at SOS Children’s Villages
SOS Children’s Villages
Job Description
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer
Organisation: SOS Children’s Villages
Duty Station: Mayuge, Uganda
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will design, coordinate, and implement the project’s MEL framework. This role involves developing systematic methods to collect, analyze, and track both qualitative and quantitative data, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and effective project governance. The officer will also provide capacity-building support to implementing partners and ensure compliance with reporting requirements and governance protocols.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Routine Result-Based Monitoring:
Assist in revising the project log frame matrix, including performance indicators and activity matrices.
Develop and implement a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, aligning with project activities and timelines.
Establish data collection systems to track project indicators and results.
Collaborate with partners to review and improve management information systems, identifying gaps and required resources.
Plan capacity-building activities on MEL, in collaboration with the National MEL Coordinator.
Conduct periodic data quality audits to ensure adherence to established data standards.
Disseminate MEL guidelines, tools, and standards to implementing partners and ensure proper utilization.
Organize review meetings and facilitate data dissemination activities.
Project Database Management:
Manage data collection processes and ensure data is captured accurately in project databases (e.g., PDB2).
Update and maintain the project database, providing first-level user support as needed.
Capacity Building:
Conduct training sessions to build the capacity of project staff and partners on results-based management and MEL tools.
Offer technical support to project teams to interpret data and apply insights for project improvement.
Documentation and Reporting:
Compile monthly MEL reports and contribute to quarterly and annual reporting.
Assist partners in establishing reporting systems that align with project requirements.
Document lessons learned and promote adaptive learning practices within the project.
Organize After Action Reviews and prepare briefs, presentations, and success stories.
Safeguarding:
Ensure that all MEL processes integrate child and youth safeguarding measures.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection guidelines and standards.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Demography, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, or a related field.
Experience:
At least 3 years of professional experience in MEL for international development projects, preferably focused on child protection and human rights.
Proven experience in designing and implementing MEL systems and tools.
Strong ability to manage beneficiary monitoring databases and conduct data quality assessments.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in statistical tools such as SPSS, STATA, and Excel.
Expertise in strategic planning, indicator selection, and reporting.
Ability to train partners and beneficiaries effectively on MEL tools and processes.
Soft Skills:
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Capacity to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address:
All Applications must be sent electronically as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org
Subject Line: Indicate the Position and Location
Include in your application letter:
Gross salary request.
Contact details (email and phone) of three professional referees.
Note:
Late applications or those submitted as images will be disqualified. If you do not hear from SOS Uganda by 28th February 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.
For assistance in preparing your CV or cover letter, feel free to reach out!
Deadline: 6th January 2025