JOB DETAILS:

The National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU) promotes, coordinates, and supports the development of the organic agriculture sector in Uganda. As part of ensuring accountability, learning, and evidence-based programming, NOGAMU requires a strong Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system. The M&E Officer will play a central role in designing, implementing, and maintaining systems to track progress, assess impact, and generate data to guide decision-making and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

a) M&E Systems Development and Management

• Develop, implement, and strengthen NOGAMU’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, tools, and procedures
• Maintain project performance tracking systems and databases.
• Ensure integration of M&E in all project designs, proposals, and work plans.

b) Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from field activities.
• Ensure timely preparation of project progress reports, donor reports, and organizational reports.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, case studies, and success stories.
• Develop dashboards and summary briefs for management and stakeholders tracking data and or milestones/ deliverables.

c) Capacity Building & Technical Support

• Train and support staff, field officers, and partners in M&E tools and practices.
• Ensure data quality through regular monitoring, supervision, and data verification exercises.
• Provide technical guidance to programs in setting performance indicators and targets.

d) Learning, Accountability, and Impact Assessment

• Facilitate periodic reviews, baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, and impact assessments.
• Promote a culture of results-based management, learning, and accountability within NOGAMU.
• Support stakeholder feedback mechanisms to strengthen transparency and responsiveness.

e) Compliance & Partnership Support

• Ensure adherence to donor M&E guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with government agencies, partners, and networks for data sharing and alignment with national M&E frameworks.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing M&E inputs and logframes.

Deliverables / Expected Outputs:

• Functional M&E system, tools, and database for all NOGAMU projects.
• Accurate, timely, and high-quality reports for management, partners, and donors.
• Documented success stories, lessons learned, and knowledge products.
• Improved staff and partner capacity in M&E and data use.
• Evidence-based decision-making and program improvement within NOGAMU.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in M&E in NGOs, agriculture, or development programs.
• Strong knowledge of results-based management, logical frameworks, and M&E methodologies.
• Proficiency in data management software (SPSS, STATA, Excel, KoboToolbox, etc.).
• Excellent skills in data visualization, analysis, and report writing.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with ability to train others.

Duration of Assignment:

The M&E Specialist will be engaged on a contractual basis, initially for 1 year, renewable based on performance and funding availability..

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Local languages.

Key Relationships:

• C.E.O
• Head of Advocacy, Communication and Strategic Relations
• Head of Finance & Administration
• Consultants

Send your application & resume/Curriculum Vitae by email to admin@nogamu.org and copy(CC:) to annetnd@gmail.com