Agriterra is hiring a PMEL Officer to support the implementation of FORT’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning systems through real-time data collection, entry into MIS and Agro-Info-Net (AIN) platforms, and field-level monitoring of project activities. Based in the Elgon region, you will work closely with the PMEL Expert to ensure quality reporting, strengthen data use for decision-making, and build the capacity of project teams and partners for results-based implementation and adaptive management.
The PMEL Officer will be based in a secondary Ugandan regions, Lango and Busoga. You will report directly to Agriterra’s FORT project lead and works in collaboration with other Regional PMEL Specialists, and the HQ PMEL Specialist assigned to the region.
Among other tasks, you will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring proper registration of data and documentation in our reporting software agro-info.net (AIN) in relation to action plans, activities, beneficiary organisations, and results. Hereby, you will be training, coaching, and daily communicating your findings with the cooperative advisor colleagues who implement the activities in the field. Additionally, you will support the analysis of data to identify potential risks in the implementation of the program and proactively communicate your findings to the Project lead and regional manager, as well as support the preparation of internal and external reports.
Duties
MEL System Design & Implementation
- Support refinement and implementation of the project’s MEL system.
- Assist in developing programme goals, objectives, tools, and strategies (including databases).
- Ensure the project’s MIS system is fully functional, updated, and consistently monitored.
- Collaborate with the field team to support data registration and entry into FORT’s MIS and AIN systems.
Monitoring, Data Management & Reporting
- Provide monitoring data to inform decisions on project performance and future direction.
- Conduct regular monitoring and verification of project activities to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Produce high-quality reports on project results against goals and objectives.
- Contribute to baseline, mid-term, annual surveys, and impact evaluation studies at both farmer organisation and household level.
Learning, Research & Knowledge Sharing
- Coordinate learning agenda activities across the project.
- Provide oversight and technical inputs for the delivery of action research products and reports.
- Ensure monitoring data and findings are shared to guide programme learning and adaptive management.
Capacity Building & Technical Support
- Train project staff on results-based M&E and use of data collection tools.
- Build staff capacity in using the project’s MIS system and AIN platform for efficient and accurate data handling.
- Recommend key areas of improvement to the PMEL Expert to strengthen project effectiveness.
What do you bring
Educational background
- A degree in a relevant discipline of statistics, evaluation science, Monitoring and Evaluation, social sciences, or other related degree).
Experience
- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in designing, and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities in Uganda
- Previous experience implementing and managing a rigorous M&E system including developing and refining performance monitoring plans. Experience managing Management Information Systems (MIS) is strongly preferred
Skills
- Excellent skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; proficiency in MS Access preferred
- Excellent command of monitoring and evaluation methodologies
Sector Knowledge
- Knowledge of data collection protocols to ensure accurate data collection and verification. Ability to identify data trends and communicate this information for strategic decision-making in program implementation
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required
- English language fluency required
Other Requirements
- Must be a self-directed, highly organized person who can effectively prioritize and follow through on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
How to connect with us
Are you interested in this position, and you fit the profile? Apply with a cover letter and curriculum vitae by sending an e-mail to vacancy@agriterra.org to the attention of Gupta Banjara, Senior Cooperative Advisor and Project Lead of the FORT Project, before 29th September 2025
