Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) is a women’s rights organization that was born in 1995 to pursue a vision of “a just and fair society where women and men, in the public and private, participate in and benefit from decision making processes. As we continue to grow our influence and impact, we are looking for a dynamic M&E Assistant to join our passionate team.

The M&E Assistant will provide support in the collection, management, and analysis of data to track the progress and impact of FOWODE’s programs.

They will work under the supervision of the M&E Officer to ensure timely and accurate data reporting and support learning processes within the organization.

This position is based at the FOWODE Head office in Kampala.

Key Responsibilities:

 Ensure availability and effective utilization of data collection tools across all program activities through collaboration with program staff.

 Support updating and maintaining a centralized data infrastructure for all MEAL-related information across programs and projects.

 Support accountability to project beneficiaries by establishing effective feedback and response mechanisms.

 Work with the MEAL officer to prepare data summary analysis for all the implementation indicators.

 Provide technical support to field teams and partner staff on MEAL system operations, data management, and data quality.

 Support the use and optimization of online data collection and management platforms, such as Kobo Collect, including training and capacity building for field teams, partner staff, and short-term data collectors/enumerators on effective application and troubleshooting.

 Maintain project databases and ensure data quality, integrity, and security

 Participate in the development of monthly reports and organize information for quarterly and annual reports.

 Work with field teams to identify and document impact stories and best practices, and share them through regular M&E reporting and knowledge management platforms.

 Support M&E officer to monitor project activities and outputs to ensure alignment with project indicators and targets.

 Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications and Key Skills Required:

1. Bachelor of Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences and any relevant qualification.

2. Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation is an added advantage.

3. At least 1-2 years’ experience in M&E, data management, and documentation within the NGO or development sector.

4. Proficiency in M&E tools and software (e.g., Excel, KoboToolbox, PowerBi, ODK, SPSS, etc.

All applications should be addressed to The Executive Director at the Forum For Women in Democracy and sent via email to hr@fowode.org

2. Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply only with a cover letter, CV and academic documents) combined in one PDF document labelled with the applicant name not exceeding 12 pages, quoting clearly the Position only in the subject line i.e M&E Assistant

3. Application deadline: Wednesday 9th July, 2025 at 12:00 P.M

4. Failure to follow the above application procedure will lead to automatic disqualification. 5. Only successful applicants will be contacted.