PACE Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Jobs in Uganda

PACE seeks a Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) to lead the management of reporting and research activities under an anticipated $38M 5-year USAID/PMI-funded project. The project will strengthen the capacity for malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as ownership of health at the community and household levels, while maintaining gains made at the health facility level in focus districts. .

Your contribution

The MERL Director will be in charge of the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning components of the Malaria Control Activity project. The position will be responsible for developing monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance. He or she will also develop a research agenda for the activity and ensure methodological rigor of research undertaken. The MERL Director will also oversee the development and submission of timely, accurate, and complete reporting.

What are we looking for?

• A Master’s Degree or higher in statistics, evaluation, public health, international development, social sciences, or relevant field.

• A minimum of six years of experience with progressively increased responsibility working in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning on public health programs in sub-Saharan Africa or other resource-limited settings, preferably Uganda.

• Must possess excellent management and English communication skills.

• Documented hands-on practical experience setting up and managing MER systems for health programs in developing countries, including data quality assurance.

• Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research.

• Proven ability to produce professional quality English-language documents such as progress reports, case

studies, and research protocols.

• Three Referees, two of whom have been your direct supervisors.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their cover letter addressed to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, and an updated CV ONLY to

pace@pace.org.ug indicating the
Job title in the subject of the email.

Your CV should be two-paged, clearly stating how you meet what we are looking for and what gets us interested. Applications should reach us not later than 5.00pm or 1700H (East African Time) on Monday August 24th, 2020. Applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

Please note PACE does not solicit for funds during any recruitment process

Find jobs in Uganda. Jobs - Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.

Jobs in Uganda - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily - click here!

Click here to post comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to NGO Jobs in Africa.

Army Jobs - Navy Jobs - Military Jobs

Scholarship 2024/25

Current Scholarships 2024/2025 - Fully Funded

Full Undergraduate Scholarships 2024/2025

Fully Funded Masters Scholarships 2024/25

PhD Scholarships for International Students - Fully Funded!

Funding Opportunities for Journalists 2024/2025

Funding for NGOs 2024/2025

Funding for Artists 2024/2025

Funding for Entrepreneurs 2024/2025

✅Over 4500 Current Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

✅ Undergraduate Scholarships 2024

✅ Masters Scholarships 2024

✅ PhD Scholarships 2024 Click Here!

Free Scholarship Newsletter --- E-mail Address

First Name

Then Don't worry — your e-mail address is totally secure. I promise to use it only to send you Advance Africa Newsletter.