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MEAL Specialist

GOAL Uganda

Hoima Posted 23/02/2026

Category

Operations

Deadline

08/03/2026

Job Description

The MEAL Specialist will be in charge of monitoring, evaluating and measuring the impact of program activities, conducting research and documenting and disseminating learnings. The MEAL Specialist is expected to play an important role in the implementation of ASTYE program and GOAL’s MEAL functions to enable efficient review and monitoring of the implementation of partnerships with intervention partners (e.g., private sector, CSOs/CBOs); and to understand whether expected results are delivered. The MEAL Specialist will be supported by GOAL global MEAL, MIS and data teams. He/Sheshe will also be supported by the Programme Management Unit.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Implementation of MEAL Strategy and System: 
  • Lead the implementation of the overall Program MEAL plan and system.
  • Develop and streamline intervention specific tools and MEAL plans of the implementing program partners.
  • Collaborate and lead the team in drafting intervention specific results chains, indicators, and data collection plans for the Program.
  • Data Collection, verification, Analysis, and Reporting: 
  • Support the design and roll-out of data collection tools (e.g., surveys) and training programs
  • Analyze data from research and studies to generate insights and evidence for decision-making. These include diagnostic market research/baseline, barrier analysis, Action research, Tracer studies and annual surveys.
  • Generate relevant regular reports from the database to inform programming and decision making.
  • Participate in the program quarterly report writing ensuring alignment with shared measures.
  • Regularly monitor implementation quality, verify reported data and engage with partners
  • Manage data flow to ensure timely data collection and reporting.
  • Conduct data quality assessments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Ensure data management & storage complies with GOAL's global policies (e.g. Uganda’s data protection policy) and funding partner requirements.
  • Review partner monthly implementation and progress reports.
  • Ensure data analysis and reports inform programmatic decision-making for improved impact.
  • Team Management and capacity Building
  • Supervise the MEAL officers both at GOAL and partner organisations to achieve objectives of the program.
  • Develop and update monthly and annual work plans for the MEAL team both at GOAL and partner organisations.
  • Build Capacity of MEAL officers at GOAL and partner organisations to use and test key tools and to improve performance monitoring and conduct training sessions of staff in results-based management and effective monitoring of indicators.
  • Accountability and Learning
  • Oversee stakeholders, participants, and community feedback mechanisms to ensure Program accountability.
  • Implement a collaborative learning agenda across the program interventions and partners.
  • Ensure program learnings and results are documented, shared, and used to guide adaptive management
  • Facilitate learning activities, including monthly MEAL team meetings, quarterly Program meetings and Learning events.

Requirements, Qualifications and Competences

  • Essential Criteria 
  • Postgraduate qualifications in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences or project management
  • 5 years experience in designing and implementing MEAL systems within an NGO/development sector with at least 3 years in a similar role.
  • Strong technical understanding of monitoring, Evaluation and Learning across multiple partners
  • Knowledge of MEAL methodologies and tools, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.
  • Proficiency in statistical software and data visualization tools.
  • Desirable Criteria
  • Experience in capacity building and training.
  • Knowledge of data protection and compliance measures.
  • Proficiency in database management systems.
  • Ability to manage a team and work collaboratively across departments
  • Excellent data analysis and report writing skills.
  • Experience working in agriculture and or market systems development projects

About GOAL Uganda

GOAL has been working in Uganda since 1979 With a programme expenditure of €8.2M in 2023, 150 staff work across six office locations.  Together, we deliver humanitarian and sustainable development programmes that strengthen community resilience and promote socio-economic growth. Core areas of focus include health, WASH, and agricultural livelihoods. Looking ahead, GOAL remains committed to tackling the challenges of climate change and protecting the health and economic well-being of local communities. Through the INSPIRE programme, GOAL is supporting community development, particularly among smallholder farmers, by addressing the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, reaching 108 villages across 54 sub-counties in 2024.

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Category Operations
Location Hoima

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