Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer job at Mental Health Uganda (MHU)

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will play the leading role in the MEL component of MHU. S/he will be responsible for the overall set up of the MHU MEL function, its operations, its improvement, capacity building, quality assurance, documentation, etc.

A. Program Planning, Development, and Implementation
• Participate in the design, development and Implementation of MHU’s projects, including initiating new ideas and concepts.
• Ensure the incorporation of appropriate MEL as well as knowledge management components and resources in the respective projects.
• Coordinate baseline studies and generally ensure that the design of MHU’s projects is based on sound evidence base.
• Support the MHU Program team in ensuring that organization’s interventions are implemented in a result/outcome-oriented manner.
• Participate in the development and review of the Strategic Plan to ensure continued relevance in a changing environment.
• Conduct research on relevant pertinent issues to build a body of knowledge to influence change at various levels.
• Participate in resource mobilization and grant management.

B. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
• Develop a comprehensive MEL Framework that is aligned with the strategic plan of MHU including appropriate quality standards and indicators.
• Develop project-specific MEL Frameworks.
• Design and operationalize data and information management systems to support the MEL function in the Organization.
• Develop, pre-test and disseminate appropriate tools for data collection across the various projects.
• Build the capacity of all Program staff in MEL and support them in rolling out the MEL function of their respective projects.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to staff and volunteers around MEL.
• Provide technical advice and follow up with Program implementers to ensure compliance with MEL needs of the Organization.
• Provide technical support for staff to interpret the collected data and make informed decisions for improvements.
• Organize and undertake periodic monitoring visits across projects to ensure compliance with programming quality standards.

• Coordinate the timely collection of good quality MEL data, analyse it and prepare appropriate MEL reports for the various projects to meet internal and external needs.
• Coordinate periodic (midterm and end of term) project/program reviews and ensure that they are undertaken in a timely manner.
• Manage the Learning and adaptation component of MHU, drawing from various experiences and reviews.

Person Specifications
Education and Experience:
• A minimum university degree in statistics, economics, social sciences, development studies, or any other related field.
• A postgraduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of MEL in development projects with a reputable organization.

Essential Criteria:
• In-depth knowledge of MEL within the disability inclusion agenda.
• Proven ICT skills, especially MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Internet.
• Expertise in analysing data using statistical software, especially SPSS and STATA.
• Good analytical skills in data processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong training & facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and show professional judgment in carrying out tasks.
• Ability to function as a productive member of a result-oriented team.

Desirable Criteria:
• Direct or indirect experience of mental health problems and openness to people with mental health issues.
• Experience working with youth-led projects or youth-engaging projects.
• Experience in communicating project results.
• Attention to detail.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to info@mentalhealthuganda.org
Interested individuals should send a motivation letter and CV as one PDF document/file (of maximum 8 pages for the Project Coordinator and 6 pages for all other positions), not later than 11:00pm on Sunday 29th December 2024 – subject line is the job title e.g., “Project Coordinator”.
• Do not send academic documents – heavy files containing academic documents or submitted as images and/or late applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The CV must include the details of 2 suitable referees who can comment on the candidate’s ability.
Additional Notes:
1. MHU promotes zero tolerance for discrimination/harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religious beliefs, etc.
o All staff and volunteers shall adhere to strict guidelines in order to facilitate “silent” inclusion.
o They will also adhere to MHU’s safeguarding provisions – a set of procedures and practices designed to ensure that no harm comes to project beneficiaries as a result of contact with MHU’s programs, operations, or individuals.
2. The number and profiles of these positions are subject to the availability of funding.