Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Uganda

Job Details

NRC is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator for its Uganda programme on a Full Time basis. The role is based in Uganda with field support across West Nile, Kampala and Southwest Uganda. The Coordinator will strengthen the country M&E system, support programme design and proposal development, ensure high-quality donor and internal reporting, and build capacity of programme and M&E staff. The position forms critical interfaces with Multi-CC Project Managers, CC Coordinators, M&E Manager, and Support Coordinators (Finance, HR, Logistics). Location: Uganda. Employment type: Full Time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Support and contribute to the development and implementation of M&E systems, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools
• Participate in program design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E
• Support program staff in planning for and executing M&E, including data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use
• Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, assessments and monitoring data in program development, adjustment or review
• Contribute to organizational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports
• Capacity building and training of program and M&E staff on monitoring and evaluation technical and conceptual areas
• Supervise and mentor M&E staff in executing M&E plans
• Contribute to the design of M&E staffing structure and resourcing, including collaboration with programme staff to identify and plan for M&E needs
• Maintain and strengthen the overall M&E system by systematically reviewing progress against established benchmarks, facilitating consultations and technical trainings and coordinating regular reviews and updates
• Provide technical support to program teams in development of core M&E tools, including the M&E matrix, indicator reference protocols, indicator performance tracking tables and quality benchmarks
• Support Program staff in identification, planning and execution of M&E activities, encompassing costed concept notes, design of data collection tools, digital data collection processes, data management, analysis and evidence-based utilization
• Compile periodic quantitative output reports and ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting into GORS with rigorous data quality checks aligned to global standards and prescribed timeframes
• Lead the preparation of high-quality analytical reports for donors and internal NRC use and produce monthly M&E reports highlighting trends, gaps, and performance at both country and Area Office levels
• Facilitate structured capacity-building initiatives and technical trainings for Programme and M&E staff on conceptual and applied monitoring and evaluation
• Provide technical and surge support to field teams through regular visits, emphasizing data collection, analysis, data management, quality reporting and organizational learning
• Train field staff on technology-enabled data collection methods including use of standardized questionnaire templates
• Deliver ongoing technical assistance to partner organizations to ensure accurate, timely and high-quality reporting, including monthly achievements and donor submissions
• Provide technical and surge support for quantitative and qualitative analyses including assessments, donor reporting, needs assessments, post-distribution monitoring and outcome surveys
• Lead periodic grant reviews ensuring M&E data and analysis inform program adjustments
• Monitor indicators and track target achievement across projects in close coordination with Core Competency Leads and Project Managers
• Contribute to project and program planning processes, including kick-off and review meetings by preparing and presenting monitoring data
• Support identification of opportunities for cash-based interventions and market-based programming ensuring M&E evidence informs strategic decision-making
• Ensure all activities comply with NRC’s Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) guidelines and report any breaches confidentially through established channels

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline including Statistics, Social Sciences; Post Graduate Diploma in M&E is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including M&E capacity and systems development
• Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Understanding of data and information needs for program management and decision making
• Experience in facilitating capacity building of diverse colleagues, including local partner agencies
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods
• High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
• Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, or R
• Demonstrated and in-depth knowledge of Uganda’s humanitarian context with particular expertise in the refugee response across West Nile, Kampala and Southwest Uganda
• Proven ability to work in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity; highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
• Knowledge of NGO operations and dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
• Proven presentation, training, and facilitation skills
• Behavioural competencies: Strategic thinking, Planning and delivering results, Working with people, Communicating with impact and respect, Analysing, Handling insecure environments