AFARD Uganda
The Agency For Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) in collaboration with six partners (African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN), Omia Agribusiness, Agromax, Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT) and Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) and partnership with the Mastercard Foundation will implement a 5-year program, “Sustainable Inclusive Youth Employment Pathways (SIYEP)” in West Nile, Karamoja, Acholi, and Central and Western Uganda as part of the Young Africa Works Strategy to address unemployment
challenges faced by young women in Uganda. The program will directly reach 258,000 young women (7% refugees and 5% young women with disabilities (YWWDs)) and transition 90% into work, and 70% into dignified and fulling work. This will be achieved through institutional strengthening, market relevant training, skilling, incubation, and access to capital and markets.
The program will work directly with Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVETs), Local Artisans, and incubation centers and in collaboration with local and central government entities such as Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD), National Council of Higher Education (NCHE), Uganda Business and Technical, Examinations Board (UBTEB), Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT), Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URBS), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), NGOs, CBOs, and existing Young Africa Works partners.
JOB TITLE: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluations & Learning (PMEL) Specialist (1 vacancy)
Reporting: Program Director
Duty Station: Kampala
Employment terms: Full time; Fixed Term: 5- years renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Job Summary
Supported by an independent MERL partner, s/he is responsible for leading the management of innovative Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) system for evidence-based adaptive management in addition to providing strategic direction and capacity building on the PMEL function to consortium partners. S/he will also serve as the link person with the Mastercard Foundation M&E team.
Roles & Responsibilities
MEL System Development
• Design and implement a comprehensive PMEL framework including PMEL plan, indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms, aligned with program theory of change and results framework.
• Develop a digital integrated MIS aligned with the PMEL framework.
Data Collection and Analysis
• Develop clear guidelines and protocols for data collection, management, and analysis and coach team on its use.
• Lead data collection across program components, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Conduct data analysis and visualization to track program progress, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Lead periodic planning ensuring output-budget optimization and set targets.
• Lead the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline, mid-term and endline surveys.
Accountability and Feedback Mechanisms
• Support the establishment and management of the feedback and complaint mechanisms for program participants and partners.
• Support the leadership team to ensure that feedback is captured, analyzed, and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Learning and Knowledge Management
• Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions with consortium partners to capture lessons learned, best practices, and challenges.
• Convene annual learning events for knowledge sharing.
Reporting and Communication
• Develop standard reporting tools and orient program team on reporting requirements.
• Prepare regular progress reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• In liaison with CNS, communicate MEAL findings internally and externally.
Capacity Building
• Train, coach and mentor consortium partners on MEAL methodologies, data collection techniques, and reporting standards.
Person specifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative economics, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Masters degree is an added advantage.
• A post graduate diploma in project planning and management is a must.
• At least 5 years of experience leading PMEL functions at a consortium level managing staffs, consultants and partners.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management software e.g., SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Power BI.
• Strong proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection methods, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with designing and conducting surveys, evaluations, and assessments.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to generate insights from data.
• Familiarity with participatory approaches to MEL and beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners.
Signed Application and a 2-pager motivation letter plus relevant academic & experience credentials, CV with names and daytime contacts of three referees,
and your daytime phone contact numbers in 1-file PDF format should be addressed to “The Human Resources Office” and e-mailed to procurement@afard.net latest on May 23, 2025 at 5:00PM. In the subject area of your email, indicate the position you are applying for.
Polite Notice.
• Qualified females and refugees are highly encouraged to apply.
• Only complete applications will be accepted and considered for review.
• Only those who are ready to start immediately will be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks including criminal records, child and sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment. By applying, job applicants consent to these screening checks
