Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer (1 Position)

About Katalemwa Cheshire Home for Rehabilitation Services (KCH)

Founded in 1970, Katalemwa Cheshire Home for Rehabilitation Services (KCH) is a disability-focused NGO that provides rehabilitation services to children aged 0-18 years and young persons aged 19-24 years with disabilities. We offer quality medical care, socio-economic support, and the fabrication of orthopaedic appliances. Our work is executed through a network of partner organizations, Centre and Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID), Rights-Based Programming (RBP), and close collaboration with families, communities, civil society, development partners, and the government.

With a vision of creating a society where persons with disabilities lead productive and dignified lives, KCH is seeking to recruit an M&E Officer to support the RISE project in the refugee settlements of Nakivale, Rwamwanja, and Kyangwali.

About the RISE Project

KCH, in consortium with Save the Children International (SCI), Humanity & Inclusion (HI), Education Local Expertise Centre (ELECU), Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID), Humanitarian Development and Assistance Services (HADS), and Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC), is implementing a two-year RISE project (2025-2027) in the refugee settlements of Nakivale, Rwamwanja, and Kyangwali in South-Western Uganda. The project aims to provide comprehensive rehabilitation and inclusive education services to refugees and host communities.

Job Summary:

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for tracking project performance, assessing outcomes, and ensuring that data collection and reporting align with donor requirements and organizational objectives. The M&E Officer will work closely with project teams to support evidence-based decision-making and continuous project improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement M&E frameworks, tools, and methodologies for project assessment.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to measure progress against performance indicators.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports detailing project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Conduct field visits to monitor project activities and ensure adherence to work plans.
• Train project staff and partners on data collection methods, reporting, and best M&E practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development of project proposals by providing relevant M&E inputs.
• Conduct baseline, midline, and endline evaluations to assess project impact.
• Document best practices and case studies for knowledge sharing and learning.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies regarding data management and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field with a post- graduate diploma in M&E from recognized institutions.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian setting.
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and visualization using tools like Excel, SPSS, or Power BI.
• Experience with donor-funded projects and knowledge of donor reporting requirements.
• Ability to design and implement M&E frameworks and performance monitoring plans.

Person Specifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• Detail-oriented with high levels of accuracy in data management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse communities.

Added Advantage

• Previous experience working in refugee or humanitarian settings.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Ability to use digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, or CommCare.

Hours of Work

The Monitoring Evaluation Officer (M&E) will work 40 hours per week, following the organization’s standard working hours. However, flexibility may be required based on project needs.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a cover letter, updated CV, and academic credentials, to hro@katalemwacheshirehome.org or Physical Address Located 8Kms on Gayaza road off Mpererewe Namere-Kitezi road by Deadline Friday 11 April 2025 at 5:00PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Katalemwa Cheshire Home is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities and refugees.