Are you passionate about using data and evidence to create measurable, lasting change? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where learning drives progress? Join Pathfinder International as our MEAL Advisor and be part of a transformative journey to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health across Uganda.

Key Responsibilities:

MEL Strategic Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and update project MEAL logical frameworks, M&E Plans, work plans, data collection tools, and standard operating procedures, aligning with Pathfinder’s MEAL standards, donor requirements, and other national systems such as DHIS2 as may be required.
• Promote a culture that prioritizes programme quality by championing MEAL role within all programme activities and ensuring there are strong linkages to MEAL, across programmes
• Liaise with partners, stakeholders, and regional MEAL teams to align with Pathfinder’s and donor MEAL requirements and standards.
• Support the Strategic Information Management Officer (SIMO) in the development and maintenance of the management information system.
• Contribute to business development activities by supporting development of new projects and proposals in conjunction with business development team.

Performance Monitoring:

• Create a system to ensure systematic tracking of programme achievements and progress towards objectives.
• Design and develop performance Dashboards to strengthen monitoring, measurement, and analysis of relevant programme data ensuring efficient, timely, and accurate performance data tracking.
• Establish and implement protocols for regular data quality assurance (DQA) mechanisms to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to develop and implement sectoral quality benchmarks or targets.
• Standardize data collection tools, reporting formats, and methodologies across all programme activities to capture the specific characteristics of different target groups of interest.
• Work with program teams to develop a comprehensive MEAL plan
• Regularly review and consolidate MEAL outputs, such as the Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT), ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate.

Research, Evaluation and Learning:

• Work in collaboration with technical teams and consultants to design and develop research protocols, qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, and participate in evaluation/ assessments related activities including baseline surveys to inform programme design and implementation.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify knowledge gaps and research priorities that will contribute to the Evidence & Learning agenda.
• Foster a learning culture by promoting the collection, analysis, and dissemination of evidence and lessons learned from programme implementation across the implementing partners.

Program Reporting:

• Compile, analyze data to provide clear and accurate conclusions and recommendations to programme staff, SMT, and stakeholders to guide decision-making.
• Assist in providing data for donor reporting requirements, and ensuring MEAL reporting requirements to programme teams and donors are met
• Report results of MEL activities internally and externally and document progress toward achieving indicators/targets, as appropriate.
• In collaboration with MoH, Districts, and partners, support linkage and analysis of DHIS2 data. Ensuring timely routine data retrieval, reporting, and integration of HMIS data.
• Support the Country Director and Team Leader to write and prepare quality conference presentations and publications.

Capacity Building in MEAL:

• Build the MEAL capacity of programme staff, partners, and district local government. By working closely with MEAL Director and relevant stakeholders to develop and implement MEAL capacity strengthening plans, tools, and guides to facilitate knowledge transfer and provide technical MEAL training and support.
• Provide routine technical guidance and support to field-based MEAL staff, ensuring they receive regular feedback and supervision.

Accountability and Communication:

• Ensure all staff, including senior management, understand and promote MEAL policies and procedures to ensure beneficiary or participant personal information are protected.
• Establish systems to effectively manage feedback and complaints, ensuring transparent and responsive communication among programme teams, partners, and SMT.
• Establish and maintain a good working relation with the relevant government departments, ministries, districts, as well as other stakeholder groups.

What You Bring:

• Master’s degree in statistics, quantitative economics, demography, epidemiology, public health, or a related field or a combination of education and experience that yields the required competencies.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation of health/development projects.
• Minimum of 4 years’ MEAL experience at a managerial/Advisory level.
• Excellent understanding of statistical, analytical and data management systems, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including at least one of the following: SPSS, STATA, SAS, or software for qualitative data analysis (Nvivo, Atlas.ti, Dedoose, etc.) and Power BI, DHIS2 or other analytical platforms.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with behavioral surveillance surveys, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, sampling techniques, and establishing M&E systems
• Experience in program management and administration, financial management, award compliance and sub award management, and tracking activity performance and costs.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations.
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of relevant technical expertise and experience, interpersonal skills, and professional relationships.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop direct reports within a matrix culture.
• Experience with proposal writing and budget oversight

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization that values your growth and ideas.
• Work within a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Make a meaningful impact on our organization’s programming
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Benefit from the opportunity for global engagement