Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer Jobs – Warrior Squad Foundation (WSF)

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Organisation: Warrior Squad Foundation (WSF)

Duty Station: Kotido, Uganda

About Organisation:

Warrior Squad Foundation (WSF) is a non-profit making Non-Governmental Organization registered in Uganda (Reg. INDR93422994NB), with the overall goal of contributing to the social, economic, and political transformation of pastoral communities through working with them to find lifelong answers to the problems they face.

About Organisation:

Warrior Squad Foundation (WSF) is a non-profit making Non-Governmental Organization registered in Uganda (Reg. INDR93422994NB), with the overall goal of contributing to the social, economic, and political transformation of pastoral communities through working with them to find lifelong answers to the problems they face.

Job Summary: The MEAL Officer supports in putting WSF’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning systems into practice across all programmes and projects. The MEAL Officer is responsible for day-to-day data collection and management, data quality, indicator tracking, community feedback and complaints mechanisms, and the documentation of lessons learned, ensuring that WSF’s programmes in Karamoja are evidence-based, accountable to the communities and donors we serve, and continually improving through learning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and Data Management:
• Support the develop and review project logframes, MEAL plans and Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTTs) for WSF projects.
• Develop, pre-test and update data collection tools (paper based and mobile, such as KoboToolbox or ODK) in line with project indicators and donor requirements.
• Coordinate routine data collection at project sites; train and supervise enumerators, community-based facilitators and project staff in data collection.
• Maintain and update project databases and indicator tracking tools, ensuring data is complete, accurate, secure and backed up.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and Data Quality Assessments (DQAs); verify beneficiary registers, attendance lists and distribution records.
• Ensure all data is disaggregated by sex, age, disability and location, in line with WSF and donor requirements.
• Flag data quality issues and implementation gaps to the MEAL Manager and project teams and follow up on corrective actions.
• Evaluation, Research and Learning:
• Support the planning and conduct of baseline, midterm and end-line surveys, rapid assessments and evaluations, including tool design, enumerator training, field supervision, data entry and cleaning.
• Carry out quantitative and qualitative data analysis and prepare summaries and findings for programme teams and management.
• Organise and facilitate periodic review and reflection meetings with programme staff, partners and communities.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, case studies and best practices, and share them within WSF and with partners.
• Accountability to Communities:
• Set up and manage community feedback and complaints response mechanisms such as suggestion boxes, help desks, hotlines and community meetings.
• Record, refer and follow up on all feedback and complaints, and ensure sensitive complaints, including safeguarding concerns, are referred confidentially in line with WSF policy.
• Ensure communities are informed about WSF projects, beneficiary selection criteria and their entitlements.
• Conduct post-distribution monitoring and beneficiary satisfaction surveys where applicable.
• Reporting:
• Compile monthly indicator reports and provide MEAL data for quarterly, annual and donor reports.
• Prepare charts, tables and simple dashboards to present data in a clear and meaningful way.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of MEAL reports in line with donor and WSF reporting requirements.
• Maintain an organised filing system for MEAL records and means of verification for all project indicators.
• Capacity Building and Coordination:
• Train and mentor programme staff, partners and volunteers on MEAL tools, data quality and accountability standards.
• Participate in district and sub-county coordination and review meetings, and share data with Local Government and partners as required.
• Provide MEAL input, such as indicators, targets and MEAL plans, to proposals and concept notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Population Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field; a postgraduate diploma or certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of NGO or development programmes, preferably in Karamoja or similar pastoral settings.
• Practical experience with mobile data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK) and data analysis software (Excel, SPSS, Stata or R).
• Good knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods.
• Understanding of results-based management, logframes, indicator tracking and data quality assurance.
• Experience in setting up and running community feedback and accountability mechanisms.
• Good report writing, data visualisation and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and ability to handle information confidentially.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations (up to 50% of the time).
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English; fluency in Ngakarimojong is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply by following the provided instructions.

Submit an application letter, a detailed CV with two (2) referees, and copies of academic documents and National ID.

The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, 1st October 2026, no later than 5:00 pm.

Applications are received both in hard copy (WSF Kotido office) or electronically through this email: Apply by Email

Deadline: 1st October 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36