Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

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Experience

Level:

Mid level

Length:

3 years

Language Requirement:

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant

Location:

Uganda

Job descriptions &

in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within development programs

designing and implementing MEAL systems and tools

Strong data analysis skills, including use of Excel or other data management tools

Understanding of market systems development (MSD) and results measurement approaches

tracking youth employment or livelihoods outcomes, including NEET populations

Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data quality and accuracy

Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. They will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working collaboratively with program teams to strengthen performance and accountability. A proactive approach to learning and adaptation, combined with a commitment to high-quality data and evidence-based decision-making, is essential.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Kampala and it requires up to 90% travel to support field level implementation, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC

and have signed on to the

Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

.

We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or

any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

To Apply

Interested applicants must submit their Cover Letter & CV saved in 1 PDF document of no more than 5 pages by 17th August 2026.

Please note that any application submitted that does not follow the above instructions will be automatically discarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce and strongly encourage qualified women to apply

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Requirements

Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) OFFICER.

PROMOTING RESILIENCE, OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING (PROPEL) PROGRAM

Location:

City Kampala,

Country

: Uganda

Position Status:

Full-time

Salary Level:

Ugx 2,236,410

Risk Level:

☐

Level 3

☐

Level 2

☐

Level 1

(Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.

Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.

Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions

into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

The Program

PROPEL is a multi-country youth employment and market systems development program implemented across Uganda, Senegal, Liberia, and Tanzania. The program adopts a market-driven, private sector-led approach to addressing the persistent challenge of youth unemployment and underemployment, with a deliberate emphasis on reaching young people who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). PROPEL addresses systemic constraints to youth employment and supports the development of scalable and sustainable livelihood pathways. The program is implemented by Mercy Corps in partnership with Junior Achievement Africa.

The Position

The MEAL Officer leads the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems for PROPEL at country level, ensuring that program performance, system-level change, and youth employment outcomes are effectively tracked and analysed. Reporting to the Program Manager Market Systems for Employment (MS4E), the role supports evidence-based decision-making by generating high-quality data, facilitating learning, and strengthening adaptive management. The MEAL Officer plays a critical role in capturing changes in market systems, private sector behaviour, and youth employment pathways, particularly for NEET populations.

Essential

Ensure accurate and timely data collection across all program activities

Maintain program databases and ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency

Support field teams in applying standardized data collection tools and methodologies

Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps and donor MEAL standards

PERFORMANCE MONITORING & REPORTING

The MEAL Officer supports tracking of program performance and contributes to high-quality reporting that reflects both outputs and systemic outcomes.

Monitor program indicators, including youth participation, employment outcomes, and private sector engagement

Track progress against targets and flag performance gaps to the Country Program Manager

Support preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and donor reports

Ensure timely submission of accurate data for internal and external reporting

Contribute to development of dashboards and performance summaries

SYSTEMS CHANGE & PRIVATE SECTOR TRACKING

The MEAL Officer contributes to measuring market systems change by capturing shifts in behaviours, relationships, and performance of key actors.

Track changes in private sector behaviour, including hiring practices, investment, and engagement in youth employment pathways

Monitor effectiveness of market-driven intervention models such as apprenticeships and enterprise support

Support identification of systemic changes within labor markets and ecosystem functions

Contribute to development of indicators that reflect market systems development outcomes

YOUTH OUTCOMES & SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS (NEET FOCUS)

The MEAL Officer supports tracking and analysis of youth outcomes, ensuring that program interventions are responsive to different youth segments.

Monitor participation and progression of youth across employment pathways

Analyse outcomes for different youth segments, particularly NEET populations

Support tracking of inclusion metrics, including gender and vulnerability indicators

Generate insights on barriers and success factors affecting youth employment outcomes

Contribute to refinement of youth segmentation approaches based on data

LEARNING & ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

The MEAL Officer promotes a culture of learning and supports continuous program adaptation on through evidence and analysis.

Facilitate regular learning sessions with program teams to review performance and adapt interventions

Support integration of findings from Political Economy Analysis (PEA) into program adjustments

Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies

Provide analytical support to inform strategic and operational decision-making

Contribute to knowledge sharing across country and regional teams

ACCOUNTABILITY & FEEDBACK MECHANISMS

The MEAL Officer ensures that accountability to participants and stakeholders is embedded within program systems.

Establish and manage feedback and complaint response mechanisms

Ensure participant feedback is systematically collected, analysed, and used to inform program improvements

Promote transparency and responsiveness in program delivery

Support community engagement processes related to accountability

DATA MANAGEMENT & FIELD SUPPORT

The MEAL Officer works closely with program teams to strengthen field-level data systems and build capacity.

Provide training and ongoing support to Program Officers and partners on MEAL tools and processes

Conduct data verification and quality assurance checks in the field

Support digital data collection systems where applicable

Ensure proper documentation and filing of program data

Safeguarding

Responsibilities

MEAL SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION

The MEAL Officer ensures that robust monitoring and evaluation systems are established and operationalized to support effective program delivery and accountability.

Lead the implementation of MEAL frameworks, tools, and processes aligned with PROPEL program

The MEAL Officer integrates safeguarding principles into all aspects of their work, ensuring that data collection and participant engagement processes uphold the dignity, safety, and confidentiality of individuals. The role promotes ethical data practices and ensures that safeguarding risks are identified and mitigated. The MEAL Officer always upholds Mercy Corps’ values and code of conduct. They remain vigilant to safeguarding risks and report any concerns through established mechanisms.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To:

Program Manager Market Systems for Employment– PROPEL Program

Works Directly With:

MEAL Officer, Finance and Operations Teams, Implementing Partners, Private Sector Actors and PROPEL program at

Junior Achievement Africa

, the major consortium partner.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field

Minimum of 3–5 years of