Job Title: MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning)

Organisation: People for Peace and Defence of Rights (PPDR)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 13th January 2026

About the Organisation

People for Peace and Defence of Rights (PPDR) is a refugee-led organisation based in Kampala, Uganda. PPDR works to promote the protection, empowerment, and inclusion of refugees through education, livelihoods, and advocacy initiatives, with a strong commitment to accountability, learning, and community participation.

Position Summary

PPDR is seeking a qualified and motivated MEAL Officer to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems across its programmes and advocacy initiatives. The role will support evidence-based decision-making, programme quality improvement, and accountability to refugees and other stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement MEAL frameworks, tools, indicators, and data collection systems

• Conduct routine monitoring, data collection, and field assessments for programmes and advocacy activities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to measure programme performance and impact

• Prepare timely MEAL reports, dashboards, and learning briefs for management and partners

• Support baseline, midline, and end-line evaluations as required

• Establish and manage feedback, complaints, and accountability mechanisms for beneficiaries

• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to inform learning and advocacy

• Ensure data quality, confidentiality, and ethical standards are upheld

• Build the capacity of programme staff on MEAL concepts and tools

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in MEAL and advocacy work

• Strong data analysis, interpretation, and reporting skills

• Proficiency in Excel and data collection tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, or similar platforms

• Experience working in refugee-led, humanitarian, or development settings is an added advantage

• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to accountability and learning

• Strong communication and report-writing skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

PPDR is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified refugees, women, and persons with disabilities.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Application letter

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Copies of academic certificates

Send applications to:
📧 info@ppdrug.org
📧 ppdrug.info@gmail.com (CC)

Email Subject Line: MEAL Officer

Application Deadline

13th January 2026