Organisation:      FH Association Formally Food for the Hungry 
Job Title:                 Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) Officer

Reporting:             Technically CO-MERL Lead and Administratively Program Area Manager

Contract Type:      Full-Time National Staff (Open for Uganda nationals only).
Recruitment Code: MERL -326
Location:            Karamoja Region

NOTE: Summarize your experience for the recruitment team through this link: https://tinyurl.com/4napw2ft  and provide your detailed profile (Application and CV) through this ADP recruitment system by clicking on the “apply” button. For easy access at login into the ADP system, select email option to receive the ADP auto-generated code. Failure to make submissions in both the link above and ADP system will result into automatic disqualification of your application. High level of integrity while making submission is required and will be considered during shortlisting. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why we are different…

Talent. Faith. Thrive.

When you join FH Association, you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

A successful candidate will have the following:

Under the supervision and the leadership of the Country Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Manager, the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer will provide support for projects in Area Programs by overseeing data collection, collation, and analysis. The role supports the overall M&E strategy, framework for the WASH, Climate and Environment Programme. and capacity building in Area Programs, with primary responsibilities including evaluations, assessments, performance monitoring, adaptive management by interpreting and sharing learning for ongoing project improvement and deriving actionable insights. The M&E officer will work closely with Area Program teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure M&E processes are effectively integrated into project cycles and organizational strategies and aligned with organizational standards and donor expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Public Health, Health Records, Social Science, Statistics, project management, community development or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a role with significant learning, knowledge management and/or data analysis, interpretation and usage responsibilities Experience working with NGOs funded projects (e.g. USAID, UNICEF, EU, etc.) is an asset.

Job Level Specifications

• Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Experience in research and community participatory methodologies
• Strong facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Good understanding of project planning, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities, organizational relationships, social and cultural constraints and realities, and environmental condition.
• Knowledge of statistical computer packages e.g. SPSS, STATA, EPI-INFO, Power BI, or similar.
• Experience with digital data collection tools (ODK, Kobo, Survey-CTO).
• Knowledge on GIS is an added advantage and excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and highly organized and able to multitask. What you’ll do…