MEAL Officer Job in Gulu, Uganda - Monitoring & Evaluation at Catholic Relief Services

Join Catholic Relief Services as a MEAL Officer in Gulu

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Uganda is seeking a dedicated and experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer to be based in Gulu. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled M&E professional to contribute to meaningful development programmes in Northern Uganda. You will play a central role in ensuring programme quality, learning, and accountability to the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive MEAL plans, tools, and systems for assigned CRS projects.
• Lead all field data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and routine monitoring visits.
• Ensure high data quality through regular verification and validation exercises.
• Analyse both quantitative and qualitative data to prepare insightful reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support programme teams in using data for evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management.
• Facilitate learning events and document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Manage and strengthen community feedback and complaint response mechanisms (accountability).
• Build the capacity of partner staff and community volunteers in MEAL concepts and tools.
• Ensure all MEAL activities are gender-sensitive and inclusive of vulnerable groups.
• Maintain secure and confidential MEAL databases and information management systems.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within an NGO or development sector in Uganda.
• Strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Practical experience with mobile data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, CommCare, Kobo Toolbox).
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, or R.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills in English.
• Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel to field locations within the region.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local languages (Acholi, Luo) is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with major donor reporting requirements (e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies).
• Solid knowledge of statistical methods and sampling techniques.
• Experience in conducting project evaluations and assessments.
• Proven training and facilitation skills.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter through the official CRS Careers Portal. Please ensure you reference the Job ID: 3000036740 in your application.

Application Deadline: December 10, 2023

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CRS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on any basis. CRS' recruitment processes reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.