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StrongMinds is a dynamic and impactful nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of women and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa by providing free, evidence-based depression treatment, with a mission to empower individuals, families, and communities through improved mental well-being.
Since its founding in 2013, StrongMinds has earned widespread recognition for pioneering scalable group talk therapy models adapted to local contexts, reaching tens of thousands of individuals across Uganda and Zambia. The organization fosters a supportive, inclusive work culture that values empathy, innovation, and impact, offering meaningful job opportunities with flexible and collaborative work arrangements across field offices and remote settings.
With a bold goal to treat over a million people by 2030, StrongMinds combines rigorous data-driven approaches with human-centered service delivery, positioning itself as a global leader in community-based mental health care. Its core values of compassion, integrity, effectiveness, and partnership guide every aspect of its operations, while its commitment to social responsibility extends beyond treatment to advocacy and policy influence for better mental health systems. Learn more at www.strongminds.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist job at Strongminds
Strong minds
The MERL Specialist suppose the Research Director in overseeing the MERL Strong Minds MERL function, the goal of which is to change ideas of what's possible in depression treatment by building the evidence base for professional community health workers.
He she also leads Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) activities, including design and implementation in close collaboration with other organization teams, analysing data against key indicators, identifying key leanings, and informing necessary adaptations to achieve organization goals. He/she also drives evidence use internally and extremally.
Develop the M&E structure and systems, in collaboration with activity partners
Support countries in implementation of central data system
Develop, implement and oversee program monitoring plans
In collaboration with MERL teams, leadership teams, partners, and stakeholders develop the outcomes and indicators that will be used to monitor Strong Minds' progress towards its goals.
Support programs by using data to improve programs and respond to client needs
Develop and execute strategy to improve data quality and efficiency throughout the entire chain from collection to informing decisions, across all country and partner programs.
Expand country program participation in a multi-country data review and harmonization collaborative.
Plan and execute evaluations, including analysis and interpretation of evaluation results
Provide technical support to country MERL teams and coordinate M&E capacity building activities
Maintain Strong Minds' internal and public facing Global Dashboards Conduct research and analysis of issues as requested, including preparation of reports, white papers and journal publications recommendations and other materials
Support the Director in strategic planning, budget management, and work plan development for research activities
Conduct high-impact data analysis, interpretation of results, and paper writing
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Bachelor's degree qualification in Social Sciences, Development studies, Quantitative economics, Statistics, population studies or other related field with postgraduate qualification in &E Experience in IPT-G will be an added advantage
Job-related experience, knowledge, and Behaviours
Bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant work experience with progressive data management and research responsibilities CR Master's degree and three year's relevant experience
Knowledge and use of various survey methods for monitoring of different programs.
Training and mentorship of staff in data collection management and reporting
Good communication and interpersonal, and report writing skills
She must have demonstrable skills in planning and implementing MBE and Reporting system
Excellent computer skills in MS Excel Access, PowerPoint
Skills in python or R programming languages is an added advantage
Demonstrated skills in use of STATA or R
Demonstrated skills in Power BI, Table etc, and experience in integrating these tools with other data systems eg. ODK, Kobo Collect, SurveyCTO or CommCare
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Please submit a thought brief cover letter, resume, and academic professional qualifications combined in one document to infoglobal@strongminds.org mentioning Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Specialist in the subject line Academic/professional qualifications ONLY. NO additional certificates needed
StrongMinds offers competitive salary benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.
