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M&E SPECIALIST

Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University

KampalaSenior · Not statedCloses Saturday, 17 October 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 6 Oct 2026
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Role overview

General Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be support to design, implement and review of the project’s monitoring and evaluation interventions. She/he will ensure data-driven decision-making by producing high-quality evidence to support project planning, implementation, learning, and reporting. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with data systems, and a commitment to strengthening GHS outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and operationalize M&E plans, frameworks, and tools for GHS projects in line with donor and institutional requirements.
  • Set up and maintain systems for routine data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.
  • Work with the technical team to develop workplans and ensure all activities are aligned with project goals, indicators, and timelines.
  • Coordinate the collection, analysis, and presentation of data to inform performance monitoring and reporting.
  • Conduct routine data quality assessments and support data verification exercises.
  • Generate regular monitoring reports and contribute to donor progress reports, evaluations, and presentations.
  • Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices for internal and external dissemination.
  • Facilitate reflection sessions, after-action reviews, and adaptive learning activities with project teams.
  • Provide training and technical support to project teams and partners on M&E tools, data use, and reporting.

Academic Qualifications

  • • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, or Numerical disciplines, or related field obtained from a chartered university. A Master’s degree is an added advantage. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and statistical packages such as R, Python, Stata or SAS.

Person Specification

  • Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, or Excel).
  • Strong skills in report writing, and data visualization.
  • Understanding of epidemic preparedness, disease surveillance, or One Health approaches is a plus.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a team player.
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