Job Purpose

To facilitate the implementation of NITA-U’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Plan and oversee the establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of institutional M&E systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain a robust M&E system aligned with national frameworks and NITA-U’s institutional strategies to support performance tracking and reporting.
• Support planning and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with the M&E framework, the National Development Plan, and institutional performance targets.
• Support the development and tracking of SMART indicators for projects, programs, and institutional strategies to measure outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
• Collect, validate, and analyse performance monitoring data to assess progress, identify gaps, and generate evidence for informed decision making.
• Prepare and disseminate periodic M&E reports (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) with key performance insights to inform decision-making.
• Conduct and support evaluations of key NITA-U strategies, programs, and projects to assess their relevance, effectiveness, results, and impact.
• Build staff and stakeholder capacity in M&E tools, frameworks, and results-based performance management while promoting a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements

Education

• A Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, or related field;
• A post-graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• Membership in the Uganda Evaluation Association is an added advantage

Experience

• A Minimum of four (04) years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in a reputable Public or Private Organization;

Technical Expertise

• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, online data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK), and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA).
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing digital M&E systems, dashboards, and online data collection platforms.
• Strong understanding of Uganda’s National M&E Policy, Results Frameworks, and development planning architecture.
• Demonstrated analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.

Nature and Scope

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication skills for effective dialogue and collaboration.
• Demonstrates organized, methodical, and solution-oriented work approaches.
• Proficient in using standard systems, tools, and applications to support M&E processes.
• Actively identifies and pursues personal and professional development opportunities.
• Adheres to the code of conduct, ethics, organizational standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Observes and applies personal security practices in line with organizational policies.

Level of responsibility

• No direct supervision of others;

• Establish and maintain a robust M&E system aligned with national frameworks and NITA-U’s institutional strategies to support performance tracking and reporting.
• Support planning and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with the M&E framework, the National Development Plan, and institutional performance targets.
• Support the development and tracking of SMART indicators for projects, programs, and institutional strategies to measure outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
• Collect, validate, and analyse performance monitoring data to assess progress, identify gaps, and generate evidence for informed decision making.
• Prepare and disseminate periodic M&E reports (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) with key performance insights to inform decision-making.
• Conduct and support evaluations of key NITA-U strategies, programs, and projects to assess their relevance, effectiveness, results, and impact.
• Build staff and stakeholder capacity in M&E tools, frameworks, and results-based performance management while promoting a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, online data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK), and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA).
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing digital M&E systems, dashboards, and online data collection platforms.
• Strong understanding of Uganda’s National M&E Policy, Results Frameworks, and development planning architecture.
• Demonstrated analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills for effective dialogue and collaboration.
• Demonstrates organized, methodical, and solution-oriented work approaches.
• Proficient in using standard systems, tools, and applications to support M&E processes.
• Actively identifies and pursues personal and professional development opportunities.
• Adheres to the code of conduct, ethics, organizational standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Observes and applies personal security practices in line with organizational policies.

• A Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, or related field;
• A post-graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• Membership in the Uganda Evaluation Association is an added advantage