JOB DETAILS:
We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Sharing and Reporting (Impact & Learning) Manager to design, implement and manage a comprehensive Impact and Learning strategy, system, tools and processes.
Your role will support our team to ensure data-driven decision-making, foster learning across projects, initiatives, programs and teams, and communicate results to stakeholders effectively, supporting our organisation’s commitment to doing and doing better to maximise our impact and better serve our clients and customers.

We have built a lot of experience in working with entrepreneurs, supporting them to grow their businesses. Our goal is to be the program implementation partner of choice for enterprise development projects and programs in Uganda. You and this role will play a key role in ensuring this

Responsibilities
Impact Strategy Development and Implementation.
● Develop and execute the Impact and Learning Strategy in alignment with SHONA’s ambition, goals and objectives.
● Establish systems and processes for data collection, analysis, learning, sharing and reporting.
Impact System and Tool development
● Design and implement Impact and Learning tools, frameworks and databases
● Ensure systems are user-friendly, scalable, and adaptable to evolving business needs Impact Data collection, Analysis and Reporting

● Lead data collection efforts across projects, initiatives and programs. You will be supported by
the various project teams to collect this data.
● Analyse data to assess performance, outcomes, and impact.
● Prepare high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders
Learning and Knowledge Sharing
● Facilitate learning sessions and knowledge- sharing events
● Promote a culture of doing better(continuous improvement) across the organisation

● Drive cross-thematic learning to deepen expertise, inform strategic decision-making.

● Lead efforts to capture insights and innovations that position SHONA as a thought leader in our thematic areas.
Collaboration and Capacity building
● Collaborate with teams to integrate Impact and Learning practices into their workflows.
● Provide training and support to staff on Impact and Learning processes and tools.
Doing whatever it takes to support the work of SHONA and the businesses we work with: We are a small entrepreneurial team that steps up when there is work to be done. At times, you'll be expected to work outside of just your role to contribute to our team's overall efforts.
Essential
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Business Administration, Economics,
Social Sciences, or a related field.
● Minimum of 5 years of experience in MELSR roles, preferably within business support, development programs, or SMEs.
● Proficiency in MEL tools, techniques, and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, Power BI).

● Experience creating different types of reports including full reports, knowledge briefs, visualised reports and more.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Experience in knowledge management and organizational learning.

Desirable
● Ability to build IT and software systems

Skills + Capabilities
● Strategic thinking and planning
● Attention to detail and data accuracy
● Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse teams
● Proactive and results-oriented
● Excellent writing and communication skills
● Excellent research skills
● Creative problem solving

SHONA Foundational Skills
These are core foundational skills that apply to all members of our team.
● Independence/Self Starter - Ability to assess and initiate things independently. Ability to manage a growing task/project without much guidance or structure. A person who is sufficiently motivated or ambitious to work on their own initiative without needing direction. Shows Initiative and is proactive in taking action.

● Business Acumen - Ability to understand how a business operates and makes money, and to proactively anticipate, navigate and leverage trends impacting the business.
● Proven at accomplishing results - Diligent executor, result driven and methodical in their execution.
● Team collaborator - Ability to work as a team to achieve the common goal.
● Life-long learner - Has a growth mindset, is curious and demonstrates a commitment to continued learning and development

● Intellectual curiosity - The desire to want to know more, to poke around in blind spots and new
areas, to make connections between different challenges and opportunities to cross-pollinate
ideas.
● Resilience and perseverance - The ability to thrive in a variety of circumstances.
● High emotional intelligence - Self-aware, self-regulated, strong interpersonal skills, curious about
people and empathetic.
● Relationship building - Ability to quickly build rapport and engagement with people, including
listening and clear communication.
● Analytical skills - Ability to collect, gather, visualise and analyse information in detail and see a
problem or situation from different points of view. Analytical skills allow you to solve complex
problems by making decisions in the most effective way.
● Project management - Ability to plan, execute, coordinate - leading to completion of the work of
a team, achieving specific goals and meet specific success criteria in the required timeframe
● Technology Savvy - Ability to use a computer and online tools to support effective delivery of SHONA work, including but not limited to Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint and Email.

SHONA Values
We are a values-driven organisation, and we love to work with people that share these values:
● We are People focused
● We Do and Do better
● We Bet on potential
● We are Bold and Courageous
● We are Honest and Transparent