Planning, Monitoring, Evaluations & Learning (PMEL) Specialist
2025-05-08T06:31:27+00:00
Agency For Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-05-23T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Summary
Supported by an independent MERL partner, s/he is responsible for leading the management of innovative Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) system for evidence-based adaptive management in addition to providing strategic direction and capacity building on the PMEL function to consortium partners. S/he will also serve as the link person with the Mastercard Foundation M&E team.
Roles & Responsibilities
MEL System Development
- Design and implement a comprehensive PMEL framework including PMEL plan, indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms, aligned with program theory of change and results framework.
- Develop a digital integrated MIS aligned with the PMEL framework.
Data Collection and Analysis
- Develop clear guidelines and protocols for data collection, management, and analysis and coach team on its use.
- Lead data collection across program components, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
- Conduct data analysis and visualization to track program progress, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Lead periodic planning ensuring output-budget optimization and set targets.
- Lead the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline, mid-term and endline surveys.
Accountability and Feedback Mechanisms
- Support the establishment and management of the feedback and complaint mechanisms for program participants and partners.
- Support the leadership team to ensure that feedback is captured, analyzed, and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Learning and Knowledge Management
- Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions with consortium partners to capture lessons learned, best practices, and challenges.
- Convene annual learning events for knowledge sharing.
Reporting and Communication
- Develop standard reporting tools and orient program team on reporting requirements.
- Prepare regular progress reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
- In liaison with CNS, communicate MEAL findings internally and externally.
Capacity Building
- Train, coach and mentor consortium partners on MEAL methodologies, data collection techniques, and reporting standards.
Person specifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative economics, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Masters degree is an added advantage.
- A post graduate diploma in project planning and management is a must.
- At least 5 years of experience leading PMEL functions at a consortium level managing staffs, consultants and partners.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management software e.g., SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Power BI.
- Strong proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection methods, analysis, and reporting.
- Familiarity with designing and conducting surveys, evaluations, and assessments.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to generate insights from data.
- Familiarity with participatory approaches to MEL and beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners.
Roles & Responsibilities MEL System Development Design and implement a comprehensive PMEL framework including PMEL plan, indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms, aligned with program theory of change and results framework. Develop a digital integrated MIS aligned with the PMEL framework. Data Collection and Analysis Develop clear guidelines and protocols for data collection, management, and analysis and coach team on its use. Lead data collection across program components, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. Conduct data analysis and visualization to track program progress, identify trends, and generate actionable insights. Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead periodic planning ensuring output-budget optimization and set targets. Lead the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline, mid-term and endline surveys. Accountability and Feedback Mechanisms Support the establishment and management of the feedback and complaint mechanisms for program participants and partners. Support the leadership team to ensure that feedback is captured, analyzed, and addressed in a timely and effective manner. Learning and Knowledge Management Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions with consortium partners to capture lessons learned, best practices, and challenges. Convene annual learning events for knowledge sharing. Reporting and Communication Develop standard reporting tools and orient program team on reporting requirements. Prepare regular progress reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. In liaison with CNS, communicate MEAL findings internally and externally. Capacity Building Train, coach and mentor consortium partners on MEAL methodologies, data collection techniques, and reporting standards.
Person specifications: A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative economics, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Masters degree is an added advantage. A post graduate diploma in project planning and management is a must. At least 5 years of experience leading PMEL functions at a consortium level managing staffs, consultants and partners. Extensive knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management software e.g., SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Power BI. Strong proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection methods, analysis, and reporting. Familiarity with designing and conducting surveys, evaluations, and assessments. Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to generate insights from data. Familiarity with participatory approaches to MEL and beneficiary feedback mechanisms. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners.
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Vacancy title:
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluations & Learning (PMEL) Specialist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Agency For Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 23 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Summary
Supported by an independent MERL partner, s/he is responsible for leading the management of innovative Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) system for evidence-based adaptive management in addition to providing strategic direction and capacity building on the PMEL function to consortium partners. S/he will also serve as the link person with the Mastercard Foundation M&E team.
Roles & Responsibilities
MEL System Development
- Design and implement a comprehensive PMEL framework including PMEL plan, indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms, aligned with program theory of change and results framework.
- Develop a digital integrated MIS aligned with the PMEL framework.
Data Collection and Analysis
- Develop clear guidelines and protocols for data collection, management, and analysis and coach team on its use.
- Lead data collection across program components, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
- Conduct data analysis and visualization to track program progress, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Lead periodic planning ensuring output-budget optimization and set targets.
- Lead the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline, mid-term and endline surveys.
Accountability and Feedback Mechanisms
- Support the establishment and management of the feedback and complaint mechanisms for program participants and partners.
- Support the leadership team to ensure that feedback is captured, analyzed, and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Learning and Knowledge Management
- Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions with consortium partners to capture lessons learned, best practices, and challenges.
- Convene annual learning events for knowledge sharing.
Reporting and Communication
- Develop standard reporting tools and orient program team on reporting requirements.
- Prepare regular progress reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
- In liaison with CNS, communicate MEAL findings internally and externally.
Capacity Building
- Train, coach and mentor consortium partners on MEAL methodologies, data collection techniques, and reporting standards.
Person specifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative economics, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Masters degree is an added advantage.
- A post graduate diploma in project planning and management is a must.
- At least 5 years of experience leading PMEL functions at a consortium level managing staffs, consultants and partners.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management software e.g., SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Power BI.
- Strong proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection methods, analysis, and reporting.
- Familiarity with designing and conducting surveys, evaluations, and assessments.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to generate insights from data.
- Familiarity with participatory approaches to MEL and beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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