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Job Title:  Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer  

Organisation: African Youth Development Link (AYDL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports To: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager

About Organisation:

African Youth Development Link (AYDL) is the leading youth-focused not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Uganda on a mission to empower young people and youth to participate in governance and development decision-making processes at all levels. Established on 14th July 2009, AYDL advocates the implementation and reform of laws and policies for increased youth participation in leadership and democratic governance processes at local and national levels for progress and change in Uganda and beyond.

Job Summary:   The M&E Officer will support the development and implementation of robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems to track project performance, generate data for evidence-based decision-making, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data management tools, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

M&E System Design and Implementation

• Develop and refine M&E frameworks, tools, and processes for tracking project activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Establish and regularly update performance indicators and targets in alignment with project goals.
• Support the integration of M&E practices into project planning and execution.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Coordinate regular data collection activities, including surveys, focus groups, and monitoring visits.
• Validate, clean, and analyze data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Generate M&E reports, including dashboards, case studies, lessons learned, and recommendations for program improvement.

Capacity Building

• Train project staff and implementing partners on M&E tools, methodologies, and data quality standards.
• Provide ongoing technical support to strengthen the M&E capacity of team members and partners.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure all M&E practices adhere to donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Conduct periodic data quality assessments and project evaluations to measure impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the preparation of reports for submission to donors, stakeholders, and internal leadership.

Learning and Adaptation

• Facilitate learning sessions to disseminate findings and promote data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with program teams to adapt interventions based on M&E findings and emerging trends.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in M&E, preferably in the NGO sector or with USAID-funded projects.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, including indicator development and data analysis.
• Proficiency in M&E software such as SPSS, Stata, Power BI, or equivalent tools.
• Strong data visualization skills and ability to present findings effectively to diverse audiences.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data.
• Strong communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
• Attention to detail and commitment to ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and independently manage tasks.

Physical and Other Requirements

Willingness to travel to project sites for monitoring and evaluation activities.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application cover letter, CV, and academic credentials to recruitment@aydl.org. Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for (e.g. ” Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer “) in the subject line of the email.

Deadline: 7th February 2025

NB: AYDL is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth and individuals from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Join us today and make a difference!

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