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Officer, Field Operations, MLE job at Evidence Action | Apply Now
Are you looking for Monitoring and Evaluation jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Officer, Field Operations, MLE job at Evidence Action
About the Organisation
Evidence Action is a global health nonprofit dedicated to scaling evidence-based, cost-effective programs that alleviate poverty's burden. Since its establishment in 2013, the organization has expanded its reach, positively impacting over 530 million people across Africa and Asia. Recognized for its rigorous data-driven approach, Evidence Action has earned accolades from leading evaluators, including a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
The organization fosters a dynamic work culture that emphasizes professional growth and a shared commitment to its mission, offering diverse job opportunities with competitive arrangements. Its innovative business model focuses on delivering high-impact health interventions at scale, such as Deworm the World and Safe Water Now, ensuring measurable improvements in global well-being.
Guided by core values of evidence-first decision-making, cost-effectiveness, and scalability, Evidence Action actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at sustainable development. For more information, visit their official website at www.evidenceaction.org
Mbale, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Officer, Field Operations, MLE job at Evidence Action
Evidence Action
Job Description
Job Title: Officer, Field Operations, MLE (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Evidence Action
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
The Officer, Field Operations, MLE is a member of the Field Operations Team and the larger Monitoring Learning Evaluations department. S/he is responsible for collecting monitoring data for the Safe Water Now program in Uganda. This is an exciting field position that enables you to interact with local community members as you collect data that informs the program to make justifiable decisions.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Data collection and quality
Accurately and timely collect Safe Water Now evaluation data, through the administration of questionnaire, collection of samples, and making observations, in the areas of operation, using electronic and/or paper instruments.
Participate in bench-testing of electronic instruments as part of training and instrument improvement process.
Timely and meaningfully support flow of information from the field to the Program Leadership by utilizing “soft feedback” tools.
Participate in the data collection training of operation/program field staff.
Support data flow process from the field to the office, by adhering to the data flow protocol that indicates when and how submit data.
Support data collection needs from other programs, and other duties as may be assigned by the MLE leadership.
People Management
Enthusiastically provide mentorship to new staff involved in Safe Water Now data collection activities, including shadowing their work in the initial days in the field.
Stakeholder Relationship
Maintain cordial public relation with local stakeholders, including government officials and community members, through observing meaningful and respectful engagement in the course of field work.
Financial Management
Contribute towards the cost-efficiency of the organization and programs through accurate management of financial payments and expenditures in the field and at the office.
Communication
On a daily basis share insightful feedback with program leads based on field observations.
Timely development and dissemination of adoption monitoring reports with program teams at office level.
Key Performance Indicators
Timely data is collection and submission.
Weekly activity progress reports are submitted to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Adoption monitoring reports are developed and shared promptly at the end of each monitoring period.
Individual-level inventory records are properly maintained to track assigned items.
Financial returns for allocated funds are submitted on time, accompanied by valid receipts.
Positive feedback is received from stakeholders during back checks and in-field supervision.
Field protocols and procedures are consistently followed.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Diploma in a social science discipline with a bias on statistics or research applications, community work, project management or equivalent. Candidates with an M&E background have a definite advantage
Certification in research ethics or ethical standards from a recognized institution (e.g., CITI, TRREE, WHO)
1-2 years’ experience working in a research environment administering surveys, working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
Motor cycle riding skills -should have class A1 license (upload license in your application) or willingness to learn and ride a motorcycle.
Good language skills in English and Luganda/Lugisu/Japathola (both spoken and written)
Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT environment
Experience using electronic data collection platforms, specifically survey CTO
High level of integrity and stewardship
Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
Passion to work in a rural community setting,
Good communication skills (ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders)
Basic leadership skills in managing people ,working with communities, government officers, schools and teams
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
Deadline: 11th July 2025
