M&E Assistant Job Opportunity – Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE)

M&E Assistant Job in Kampala – FOWODE

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE)

About FOWODE

Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) is a national women’s rights organization based in Uganda, promoting gender equality and social justice through advocacy, leadership development, and policy influence.

Job Summary

FOWODE is hiring a detail-oriented and committed M&E Assistant to support the implementation of robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems. This position is based at the Head Office in Kampala and reports directly to the M&E Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure proper availability and use of data collection tools across all program areas.
• Support the updating and management of a centralized M&E data system.
• Assist in setting up feedback and response mechanisms for project beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with the M&E Officer to analyze data and generate implementation indicators.
• Provide technical M&E support to field teams and partners.
• Facilitate and troubleshoot digital data platforms such as Kobo Collect.
• Maintain project databases, ensuring quality, consistency, and confidentiality of data.
• Prepare and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from the field.
• Monitor project outputs to ensure alignment with indicators and targets.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of M&E activities.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in M&E or data management within the NGO sector.
• Proficiency in Excel and M&E tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, SPSS, or Power BI.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment is a must.

How to Apply

Address your application to The Executive Director, Forum for Women in Democracy. Submit a single PDF file including your cover letter, updated CV, and academic documents (not exceeding 12 pages).

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: M&E Assistant

Note: Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FOWODE is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit www.fowode.org