SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.

SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.

SOS CV Uganda is sourcing for qualified candidates to fill the following positions;

Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the National Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (NMEL) Coordinator will support the development and strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation System for the country programme, partnership and utilization of data and development of programmes within the National Association. S/He will take a leading role in the collation and dissemination of data; develop monitoring, evaluation and learning tools for the projects as needed. S/He will also take a leading role in the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, tools, and their implementation to focus programming, generate information, analyses and knowledge for organizational learning and efficient decision making. Moreover, s/he will take lead in M&E capacity building at different levels of the organization. The MEL Coordinator will support the documentation of best practices and facilitate the use of such data to foster learning; contribute to the design and assist in managing program assessments and evaluations and promote a culture of evidence- based decision-making.

Tasks and Responsibilities
Rutine result based monitoring (20%)
• Develop the overall MA MEL framework
• Periodic reviews of monitoring tools.
• Compiling annual work plans and reports with inputs from each programme location
• Coordinate M&E visits and the associated reporting system
• Assist partners to set up reporting systems that meet the internal M&E requirements
• Prepare briefs, presentations, success stories, and working papers as requested

Data Management (20%)
• Take lead in updating program database (PD82).
• Conducting regular data quality audit.
• Periodic data collection and analysis in accordance with the national monitoring plan.
• First level user support in regard to Programme database
• Ensuring digital data collection and management

Capacity building in Results Based Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (20%)
• Capacity building of SOS CV staff in Mayuge and across locations where MLMR project is implemented.
• Staff on results-based management, the associated tools and other relevant monitoring and evaluation topics
• Capacity building through training, feedback, coaching of the programme staff in data collection, monitoring and analysis
• Provide technical support to programme staff and national management team to interpret the collected data and make informed decisions for improvements

Documentation, knowledge sharing and learning (20%)
• Lead the implementation of Results Based Management System.
• Identifying potential improvements to the M&E system
• Follow up on the implementation of RBM tools
• Establish cross functional learning and knowledge sharing
• Drive active prevention of child abuse and ensure information of M&E department/COO about cases in collaboration with the national investigators

Evaluation and Operations research (10%)
• Lead the development of Terms of Reference for external consultancies
• Lead the implementation of internal and external evaluations (baselines, midlines, end lines) and other cross Programme studies.
• Assist with operational research including supporting the undertaking of surveys, focus group discussions and other data collection
• Ensure dissemination of findings from the various studies.

Safeguarding (10%)
• Ensuring that all monitoring and evaluation processes integrate safeguarding measures.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation indicators in routine project activities and ensure periodic reporting on the indicators.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competences
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Social sciences, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant field.
• Master’s Degree and/or Post Graduate Diploma in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management or Research is desirable
• Minimum of 6 years of direct experience in designing and implementing M&E/MIS activities for Donor-funded programs in a reputable organization
• Demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, developing and implementing M&E plans and Results Frameworks.
• Strong understanding of results based management.
• Proven proficiency in statistical soft wares such as STATA, SPSS or similar, specifically for analysis of large datasets.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with high level of flexibility, eager to learn
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under minimal supervision

SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is committed to keeping children safe from all forms of violence and abuse. Therefore, our selection process will include rigorous background checks at different levels.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, only electronic application are accepted. Please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address below to reach not later than Monday, 3rd April 2023:
The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,
Plot 53 Ntinda II Road
Kampala, Uganda

Electronic Applications must be sent as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: [email protected]

Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates or exceeds eight pages or electronically submitted as images will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.