Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

The Tractor for Africa project is a five-year initiative by Heifer International that aims at improving farmer production and productivity through the promotion of unique innovative financing models that enhance access to tractors and related equipment. On the other hand, the AYuTe Africa challenge is an accelerator project that seeks to catalyze smallholder productivity by promoting innovative/disruptive technologies advanced by young entrepreneurs or agritech start-ups. The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will therefore lead the implementation and management of MEL frameworks for the Tractors for Africa Project and the AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer, under the technical guidance of the Project Manager, will provide MEL support to the Tractor for Africa Project and the Africa Youth Innovation Project (AYuTe). The MEL Officer will collaborate closely with project partners and their M&E leads to ensure data-driven decision-making.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Effectiveness (50%)

• Develop annual monitoring and result measurement (MRM) plans with private sector partners, ensuring alignment with program objectives and donor expectations.
• Prepare, consolidate, and submit reports according to donor requirements and the MEL plan, ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
• Design and implement M&E tools (e.g., surveys, tracking sheets, FGD guides) to facilitate data collection and evaluation, ensuring high-quality, actionable insights.
• Maintain and manage the project’s data management system, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for effective decision-making.
• Actively engage with the Project Manager and teams to identify potential challenges in data collection, reporting, and project implementation.
• Lead collaborative problem-solving sessions with project teams to address issues, ensuring efficient solutions and aligning with project goals and timelines.

Knowledge and Information Management and  Reporting (30%)

• Develop knowledge management activities, identifying lessons and other information that could be shared with partners and key stakeholders.
• Document learning and best practices in the project area.
• Provide data deemed important for concept paper or proposal development.
• Create and maintain an updated database for innovators and farmers at the project and FPO levels.

Management and Compliance (10%)

• Maintain a project database as per the MEL framework(s).
• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, mid-term, and annual reports for various project stakeholders.
• Closely review data and indicator progress to ensure that corrective recommendations are provided on a timely basis.
• Maintain accurate project data/information in both electronic and hard copy files.

Partnership and Engagement (10%)

• Provide technical input and expertise in the development of project proposals, ensuring alignment with donor priorities, Heifer’s strategic goals, and the needs of the target communities.
• Attend relevant government and partners’ meetings to further develop collaboration and obtain new methods and ideas.
• Prepare presentations to foster strong MEL practices.
• Participate in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices.

May perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Statistics, Social Research, Development Studies, or an equivalent field with an academic focus on Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related working experience, of which three (3) years should be hands-on experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning on projects or related work areas.
• Relevant experience in NGOs or field-based projects will be an added advantage.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability
• Professional Excellence
• Humility
• Customer Orientation
• Empathy
• Innovation

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below

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