Job Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Organisation: SMART Girls Foundation Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Smart Girls Uganda empowers vulnerable out-of-school youth—especially girls—by equipping them with skills in male-dominated trades, innovation, and climate-conscious entrepreneurship. Our programs include Girls with Tools, Ecojua Smart Bags, and vocational training that promote gender equality and economic empowerment.

Job Summary:   Smart Girls Uganda is seeking a part-time Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to lead the development and implementation of M&E frameworks, track impact, and provide data-driven insights to improve our programs. The officer will work closely with the programs team to ensure effective data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

M&E Framework Development:

• Design and implement M&E systems to track program outcomes and impact.
• Develop performance indicators and data collection tools.
• Ensure alignment with donor reporting requirements and organizational goals.

Data Collection & Analysis:

• Conduct baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data from beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Analyze data to generate actionable insights and inform decision-making.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare M&E reports, success stories, and impact assessments.
• Assist in compiling reports for donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of program achievements.

Capacity Building & Learning:

• Train program staff on M&E tools and best practices.
• Facilitate learning sessions to improve program effectiveness.
• Support adaptive programming based on M&E findings.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work with program teams, beneficiaries, and external partners to enhance M&E activities.
• Represent Smart Girls Uganda in M&E-related forums when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in M&E, preferably in NGOs or social enterprises.
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and visualization (Excel, Power BI, or other M&E tools).
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a part-time role.
• Passion for gender equality, youth empowerment, and vocational training.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with human-centered design (HCD) approaches.
• Knowledge of Uganda’s vocational training and youth development landscape.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects and impact measurement.

Working Hours & Compensation

• Part-time: Estimated 15-20 hours per week (flexible, with occasional field visits).
• Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

Interested candidates should send a CV, cover letter, and two references to smartgirlsug@gmail.com