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Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Manager job at WWF Uganda | Apply Now
Are you looking for Monitoring and Evaluation jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Manager job at WWF Uganda
About the Organisation
WWF-Uganda, a branch of the globally renowned World Wide Fund for Nature, is dedicated to conserving the country’s rich biodiversity, promoting sustainable natural resource management, and combating climate change to secure a better future for people and wildlife. With a strong reputation for impactful conservation efforts, WWF-Uganda has been instrumental in advocating for environmental policies, restoring ecosystems, and supporting community-led conservation initiatives.
The organization fosters a collaborative and mission-driven work culture, offering employees opportunities to contribute to meaningful environmental projects while benefiting from professional development and flexible work arrangements. Since its establishment in Uganda, WWF has evolved into a key player in environmental protection, leveraging innovation, research, and technology to drive sustainable solutions.
Operating across the country and forming strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities, WWF-Uganda implements programs in forest restoration, climate resilience, and wildlife protection. Guided by core values of integrity, respect, and accountability, the organization actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, including environmental education and community empowerment. For more information, visit their official website at www.wwfuganda.org.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. We are an international NGO committed to environmental protection active in almost 100 countries. WWF has a growing conservation Programme in the Republic of Uganda. WWF Uganda Country Office (WWF UCO) works with central and local government agencies, private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the local communities to implement its various conservation programmes on Energy and Climate, Forestry and Wildlife, and Freshwater in Uganda.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Manager job at WWF Uganda
WWF Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Manager
Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
To create and design PMEL frameworks for the Country Strategic Plan and support the development of the PMEL frameworks for programs/projects and grants, ensuring their alignment with the office strategy, in line with WWF’s Network’s Standards of Conservation Project and Programme Management (PPMS) and ensuring compliance with the WWF International Country Office Strategy and Impact Monitoring policy.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Coordinates the development of the UCO PMEL frameworks and yearly work plan with the Conservation Head to track delivery and report against the UCO identified objectives and intermediate results (in accordance with the WWF Project and Program Management Standards (PPMS)
Lead the rollout and effective operation of the PMEL system across landscapes in coordination with the M&E and Landscape teams.
Provide technical support to identify key indicators for preparation of PMEL plans across projects, departments and functions at the UCO.
Participate in grant proposal development, programme/project planning including assistance in preparation of required workplans/log frames/actions plans, PMEL plans, and facilitate quality control to ensure proposed projects are well-designed and aligned to the needs of the project target groups, donors and WWF requirements.
Advise on data collection, management, analysis tools and system to increase efficiency of collecting, analyzing and sharing data and results.
Lead the implementation of the UCO’s PMEL system and ensure it is functioning satisfactorily through provision of quality information on progress against targets.
Coordinate the review and monitoring of progress of the UCO strategic plan performance organized in conjunction with the Country Leadership Team.
Coordinate with project leads to undertake monitoring (spot checks) for all projects and subject areas as stated in project PMEL Plans and review the quality of the baseline and end line data (validity, reliability, completeness, precision, integrity & timeliness) and methods of their collection and interpret data and report and inform programme/ project staff and senior management to support corrective decision making.
Support the process of Quality Assurance and ensure data density and recency of the PMEL system are maintained through appropriate data pipelines and clear roles and responsibilities within various teams.
Coordinate timely reporting at the UCO on a quarterly basis, linking all implementing partner reports, evaluations, and other relevant publications into an overall assessment of WWF outcomes, learning and actions for improvement in the overall WWF Uganda performance.
Coordinate and contribute to internal learning and knowledge management by routinely and consistently collecting, maintaining and sharing key experiences and lessons learnt, organizing reviews and reflection sessions, in conjunction with the communication teams.
Support the development and implementation of Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF) and Grievance Mechanism in the Country Office Landscapes.
The PMEL Manager shall be responsible for leadership by maintaining strong cohesion and motivation among his/her team, acting as a coach and holding them accountable for delivery
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Knowledge in the use of conservation standards and/or equivalent such as Project and Program Management Standards (PPMS) will be an added advantage.
A high level of computer literacy and knowledge of standard computer software packages such as Word and Excel. Knowledge of databases (Access); GIS software, particularly the Arc suite and socio-economic data analysis software such as SPSS and digital monitoring platforms such as RESTOR, and Miradi would be an added advantage.
Experience& Competencies
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in PMEL, with at least 5 years’ experience in PMEL leadership roles and leading teams within the international development or conservation sector.
Excellent understanding of the environment and social safeguards policies and procedures of multilateral organizations will be an advantage.
Proven track record in designing and implementing M&E systems for complex programs, preferably in environmental conservation.
How to Apply
Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “the job title” in the subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org
Deadline: 25th February 2025
NB: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce
