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
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.

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 via email to info@mentalhealthuganda.org – 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 also include the details of 2 suitable referees
who can comment on the candidate’s ability. MHU is an equal opportunities employer. However,
women and Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply especially those with a lived
experience of mental health problems.
Note
1. MHU promotes zero tolerance for discrimination/harassment based on gender, sexual
orientation, sexual identity, religious beliefs etc. All staff and volunteers shall adhere to strict
guidelines in order to facilitate “silent” inclusion. 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 is subject to the availability of funding.