Description
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The Organization Heifer Project International is a global non-profit organization founded in 1944 that works towards ending hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. Heifer International Uganda (HIU) began operations in 1982 and has since grown into one of the countryโs leading agricultural and Community Development Organizations with focus on building pro-poor value chains that integrate youth, women empowerment and environmental sustainability. Driven by our Mission, Heifer has reached an incremental number of 4 million families in Uganda through agriculture and environmentally sound economic development programs. By 2030, Heifer Ugandaโs Program goal is to support 400,000 smallholder farmers towards attaining a Sustainable Living Income and build sustainable and resilient economies. The Tractor for Africa project is a five-year initiative by Heifer International that aims at improving farmer production and productivity through the promotion of unique innovative financing models that enhance access to tractors and related equipment. On the other hand, the AYuTe Africa challenge is an accelerator project that seeks to catalyze smallholder productivity by promoting innovative/disruptive technologies advanced by young entrepreneurs or agritech start-ups. The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will therefore lead the implementation and management of MEL frameworks for the Tractors for Africa Project and the AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda. Function The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer, under the technical guidance of the Project Manager, will provide MEL support to the Tractor for Africa Project and the Africa Youth Innovation Project (AYuTe). The MEL Officer will collaborate closely with project partners and their M&E leads to ensure data-driven decision-making. The MEL officer will support the design and implementation of data collection, analysis, and dissemination strategies and tools, as well as facilitate a strong connection between project activities and MEL efforts, proposing appropriate data-driven approaches for interventions. Additionally, the MEL Officer will assist the Project Manager in gathering critical data to stimulate investments from processors, service providers, and farmers in the dairy sector. They will provide technical assistance, training, and advisory support on MEL strategies to shape the overall MEL framework. This includes tracking and documenting key project outcomes, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and building capacity in data usage and indicator tracking. Furthermore, the MEL Officer will analyze monthly data, support training in quality assurance methods, and lead efforts to strengthen the Farmers Producer Organizations (FPO) Information System. They will also be responsible for preparing periodic reports and promoting programmatic learning across the projects. Responsibilities & Deliverables A. Program Effectiveness (50%)