Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer – Seas of Change project job at SNV

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. In Uganda SNV operates through a decentralised approach with a country office in Kampala and regional offices in Fort Portal, Lira, Jinja and Mbarara. SNV implements donor-funded activities across more than 100 districts in Uganda, ensuring broad and diverse impact.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

Project information

SNV is designing a program that will work at the nexus of regenerative agriculture (RA) and productive use of renewable energy areas (PURE). It builds on a shared philosophy between SNV and its partners to accelerate the transition towards a more equitable, secure, and sustainable future where people and the planet can thrive. The programme applies an innovative hybrid implementation model where it leverages existing initiatives and expertise within the ecosystem and connects actors to facilitate processes and encourage synergies; it has an overall objective to achieve systems transformation within the RA-PURE nexus space. The programme is therefore not a traditional one but seeks to identify and work with partners already operating within the RA and/or PURE nexus Space. SNV seeks to build a movement with and through its partners – in Uganda, but also the wider East Africa region – with SNV’s role being one of facilitation and coordination.

The program will have three intervention pathways of LEARN: Practice-based learning and evidence, LINK: Action-oriented collaboration among system actors and LEVERAGE: Through these pathways, the program seeks to facilitate a new way of working to achieve an integrated, sustainable and resilient agri-food system; to leverage additional funding and resources; and to improve people’s lives and livelihoods in Uganda.

The program will be implemented in 30 districts in four regions of Uganda. Initial efforts will focus on 15 districts in the Central Region (Masaka, Mpigi, Mubende, Luwero, Nakasongola, and Kayunga), Eastern Region (Mbale, Iganga, and Jinja), Lango sub region (Lira) and Western Region (Mbarara, Kabarole, Isingiro, Kasese, and Ntungamo). The program will then move into 15 additional districts in the Central Region (Mukono, Kalungu, Lwengo, Kyankwanzi, Kiboga, and Lyantonde), Eastern Region (Kween and Kamuli), Lango sub region (Apac, Dokolo, and Otuke) and Western Region (Kamwenge, Bushenyi, Kyenjojo, and Sheema).

Job Purpose

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer plays a crucial role within the project team, ensuring that project activities align with established objectives and deliver measurable outcomes. The officer will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring frameworks that track progress, analyse data, and assess the impact of project initiatives. By engaging with relevant stakeholders, the officer will foster an enabling environment conducive to knowledge sharing and collaboration, ensuring that all parties are informed and actively participating in achieving project goals. Conduct regular field visits and assessments to identify areas for improvement

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities for the project.
• The MEL Officer will collaborate with the MEL Advisor to design the programs’ MEL frameworks, ensuring effective tracking of progress towards planned results.
• He/she will support in collecting, analysing, and reporting data to measure the programs’ progress towards impact, outcomes, and outputs. This role will involve coordinating with field teams, ensuring data quality, and contributing to learning processes that inform program improvements.
• Craft comprehensive plans that outline how monitoring and evaluation will be conducted, including setting objectives, selecting indicators, and determining methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Perform regular data quality assessments to verify accuracy and reliability of collected data and support implementation of corrective measures.
• Monitor all project activities, and progress towards achieving the project output to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to extract actionable insights that inform stakeholders about the program’s progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Offer evidence-based recommendations to the project team and stakeholders to refine strategies, enhance performance, and guide future decision-making.
• Strengthen the M&E skills of team members and partners through training sessions and support to ensure sustainability in M&E practices.
• Lead evaluations of programs to assess their effectiveness and impact on target populations.
• Design monitoring tools and systems that facilitate ongoing assessment of project activities against established indicators.
• Contribute to documentation of knowledge products including case studies, best practices, success stories and lessons learned and organize learning and reflection sessions.
• Follow up and assist project staff and partners in adhering to SNV and program reporting standards, ensuring that information/data required for timely and quality reporting is provided.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Qualitative Economics, Social Science, International development, or related disciplines is required with essential knowledge of research methodologies and data analysis.
• A minimum of 6 years of practical experience working around Monitoring and Evaluation of projects within the Energy sector with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of real-world challenges.
• Prior positions focused on monitoring and evaluation and the ability to design evaluations, collect data, analyse results, and report findings effectively is a must.
• Experience working collaboratively with other project staff in collecting data.