Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Assistant
2025-05-02T05:45:06+00:00
Trees for the Future
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FULL_TIME
Nonprofit, and NGO
Admin & Office
2025-05-09T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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THE ROLE
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant will work closely with MEL team, to develop and deploy the TREES Forest Garden project monitoring system as well as collaborate with the Field staff to undertake all MEL activities (trainings, data collections, data analysis, technical support among others) that directly improves on TREES Forest Garden project implementation and farmers' success. S/he will work with modern technology to derive actionable insights that may shape the program design. S/He will offer a unique blend of hands-on field experience and overarching support for successful implementation of the MEL plan towards the implementation of the Forest Garden Project. The MEL-Assistant will report to the MEL- Officer.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
- Work closely with MEL- Officer and MEL-Coordinator in coordinating field monitoring, evaluation & learning (MEL) activities.
- Regularly collect data from project sites Conduct interviews with participants for case studies and communications purposes
- Represent MEL endeavors by participating in planning activities.
- Notify field staff of upcoming data collection activities, its processes, and content
- Track project data and communicate key metrics to project staff
- Prepare reports monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the MEL Coordinator.
- Provide feedback to the Country Director, Program Manager and field officers on project strategies and activities
- Notify the Program Manager and Country Director of issues and risks encountered.
- Review data and perform data cleaning as necessary.
- Monitor and maintain project database.
- Participate in training field officers on all MEL systems and applications
- Oversee all data collection (Field Area Measurement, Biodiversity Assessment, Polygon taking) activities.
- Analyze all collected data and present results to the Country Program teams and MEL Coordinator
- Offer periodical refresher training on any upcoming surveys and data collection activities to the technical field staff.
who You Are
- An enthusiastic advocate for TREES’ mission. You are passionate about improving livelihoods through agroforestry, ensuring that field programs drive real impact for farmers, communities, and the environment.
- You have a strong ability to track project performance, analyze data, and drive evidence-based decision-making. You ensure data accuracy, integrity, and alignment with project goals.
- A skilled data manager and analyst. You excel at collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data to generate actionable insights. Your proficiency in database management and reporting enables you to track key project metrics and inform strategic decision.
- An effective communicator. You communicate effectively with ability to translate complex data sets into clear reports, case studies, and success stories that engage stakeholders and drive program improvements.
- Passion for capacity building. You have the ability to train and mentor field officers on MEL systems, ensuring teams remain equipped with the latest methodologies and data collection techniques.
Requirements
- An undergraduate Degree in the field of statistics, social science, Information technology or any other relevant academic discipline.
- At least two years of experience in the design and implementation of MEL in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government.
- Proven ICT skills, especially in the navigation of Android technology and web-based databases
- Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
- Experience in analysis and production of reports
- Experience with data quality assessments and oversight
- Experience managing and providing ongoing training to MEL field officers.
- Experience in planning and managing surveys.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, fluency in local language an added advantage.
Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results Work closely with MEL- Officer and MEL-Coordinator in coordinating field monitoring, evaluation & learning (MEL) activities. Regularly collect data from project sites Conduct interviews with participants for case studies and communications purposes Represent MEL endeavors by participating in planning activities. Notify field staff of upcoming data collection activities, its processes, and content Track project data and communicate key metrics to project staff Prepare reports monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the MEL Coordinator. Provide feedback to the Country Director, Program Manager and field officers on project strategies and activities Notify the Program Manager and Country Director of issues and risks encountered. Review data and perform data cleaning as necessary. Monitor and maintain project database. Participate in training field officers on all MEL systems and applications Oversee all data collection (Field Area Measurement, Biodiversity Assessment, Polygon taking) activities. Analyze all collected data and present results to the Country Program teams and MEL Coordinator Offer periodical refresher training on any upcoming surveys and data collection activities to the technical field staff.
An undergraduate Degree in the field of statistics, social science, Information technology or any other relevant academic discipline. At least two years of experience in the design and implementation of MEL in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government. Proven ICT skills, especially in the navigation of Android technology and web-based databases Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software. Experience in analysis and production of reports Experience with data quality assessments and oversight Experience managing and providing ongoing training to MEL field officers. Experience in planning and managing surveys. Fluency in written and spoken English, fluency in local language an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Assistant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Trees for the Future
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 9 2025
Duty Station:
Mbale | Mbale | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
THE ROLE
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant will work closely with MEL team, to develop and deploy the TREES Forest Garden project monitoring system as well as collaborate with the Field staff to undertake all MEL activities (trainings, data collections, data analysis, technical support among others) that directly improves on TREES Forest Garden project implementation and farmers' success. S/he will work with modern technology to derive actionable insights that may shape the program design. S/He will offer a unique blend of hands-on field experience and overarching support for successful implementation of the MEL plan towards the implementation of the Forest Garden Project. The MEL-Assistant will report to the MEL- Officer.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
- Work closely with MEL- Officer and MEL-Coordinator in coordinating field monitoring, evaluation & learning (MEL) activities.
- Regularly collect data from project sites Conduct interviews with participants for case studies and communications purposes
- Represent MEL endeavors by participating in planning activities.
- Notify field staff of upcoming data collection activities, its processes, and content
- Track project data and communicate key metrics to project staff
- Prepare reports monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the MEL Coordinator.
- Provide feedback to the Country Director, Program Manager and field officers on project strategies and activities
- Notify the Program Manager and Country Director of issues and risks encountered.
- Review data and perform data cleaning as necessary.
- Monitor and maintain project database.
- Participate in training field officers on all MEL systems and applications
- Oversee all data collection (Field Area Measurement, Biodiversity Assessment, Polygon taking) activities.
- Analyze all collected data and present results to the Country Program teams and MEL Coordinator
- Offer periodical refresher training on any upcoming surveys and data collection activities to the technical field staff.
who You Are
- An enthusiastic advocate for TREES’ mission. You are passionate about improving livelihoods through agroforestry, ensuring that field programs drive real impact for farmers, communities, and the environment.
- You have a strong ability to track project performance, analyze data, and drive evidence-based decision-making. You ensure data accuracy, integrity, and alignment with project goals.
- A skilled data manager and analyst. You excel at collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data to generate actionable insights. Your proficiency in database management and reporting enables you to track key project metrics and inform strategic decision.
- An effective communicator. You communicate effectively with ability to translate complex data sets into clear reports, case studies, and success stories that engage stakeholders and drive program improvements.
- Passion for capacity building. You have the ability to train and mentor field officers on MEL systems, ensuring teams remain equipped with the latest methodologies and data collection techniques.
Requirements
- An undergraduate Degree in the field of statistics, social science, Information technology or any other relevant academic discipline.
- At least two years of experience in the design and implementation of MEL in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government.
- Proven ICT skills, especially in the navigation of Android technology and web-based databases
- Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
- Experience in analysis and production of reports
- Experience with data quality assessments and oversight
- Experience managing and providing ongoing training to MEL field officers.
- Experience in planning and managing surveys.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, fluency in local language an added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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