Jobs at GOAL International in Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

Closing date:  15 Jun 2012

GOAL is an International Humanitarian Organisation working in Uganda since the late 70s. Our mandate is to ensure that the poor and vulnerable are able to exercise their fundamental rights and meet their basic needs. GOAL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against HIV positive people or people with disabilities.

GOAL Uganda has programmes in the Health (including Water, Sanitation & Hygiene and HIV) and Livelihoods sectors. A new programme for Health Sector Accountability is under development.
GOAL is committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda’s child protection policy. GOAL reserves the right to reject any application from a candidate who is currently employed by a local partner organization.

GOAL OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES, AMONG OTHER BENEFITS, MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE & DEPENDANTS.

GOAL is currently recruiting for a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Coordinator based in Kampala

General Description of both positions

Over the lifetime of the current strategic plan GOAL Uganda’s country programme has transitioned from separate emergency and development programmes to a cohesive country programme focusing on Health and Livelihoods. The centrally based country M&E team provides support and capacity for all GOAL’s programming in Uganda. The MEL Coordinator is responsible for all the country programme monitoring, evaluation and learning systems.

Specific Description of the Role

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator will be responsible for the following objectives: • Coordinate the overall country monitoring systems • Coordinate the overall country evaluation systems • Coordinate the overall country learning systems • Coordinate the overall country M&E Plan • Manage the MEL team and be active member of the Senior Management Team.

Essential requirements: • Degree. • 10 years+ work experience. • 4+ year’s specific M&E Management experience in an INGO. • International experience in an M&E position • Experience in at least two M&E design frameworks (Logical frameworks, Theory of Change, Outcome Mapping) • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Previous experience in the design, analysis and reporting of quantitative surveys • Previous experience in the design, analysis and reporting of Qualitative data • Strong analytical skills (use of analytical software at least one – SPSS, STATA, EPI INFO, ALTLAS IT, ARC-GIS, NIVIVO) • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) • Previous experience in the design and delivery of capacity building trainings in M&E • Ability to travel up to 50% from base


How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including current or most recent employer), daytime contact number and salary history by 15th June 2012. DETAILS OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION CAN BE OBTAINED ON REQUEST THROUGH THE EMAIL ADDRESSS BELOW. Only Short listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed and emailed to:
How to apply:

The Human Resource and Administration Coordinator, GOAL Uganda, P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, or email: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES ON EMAIL AND REMEMBER TO INDICATE THE POSITION APPLIED FOR IN THE SUBJECT.