Vacancy title:
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Finding XY

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, September 21 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Finding XY is an innovation and enterprise support organization driving growth for MSMEs across Uganda. We implement programs that strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, unlock finance, and provide tailored support to small and growing businesses.

The MEL Specialist will provide technical expertise to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning across programs and MSME support. In addition, the specialist will work with Finding XY to build institutional capacity for evidence-based decision-making, reporting, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintain MEL frameworks for programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Develop indicators, data collection tools, and processes to measure outputs, outcomes, and impact of MSME support initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to inform program improvements and decision-making.
• Produce timely, accurate, and actionable reports, dashboards, and learning briefs for internal teams, partners, and donors.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies to support knowledge sharing and institutional learning.
• Collaborate with program teams, technical experts, and stakeholders to ensure MEL activities are integrated into all program activities.
• Support Finding XY in strengthening its institutional capacity for MEL, including improving systems, processes, and data-driven decision-making.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing MEL systems for programs, preferably with MSMEs or social enterprises.
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with MEL frameworks, indicator development, and data management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for program improvement and strategic decision-making.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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