• Develop and maintain monitoring systems, tools, and processes to track project performance against indicators and expected results. • Conduct regular field visits to monitor project interventions and produce timely, accurate reports. • Manage and maintain data in a secure and accessible way for reporting and decision-making. • Support internal and external evaluations, including baseline, end-line, mid-term, final, and impact assessments. • Facilitate regular performance review and learning sessions with staff and stakeholders to track progress and implement follow-up actions. • Capture, document, and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and innovative approaches to support organisational learning and replication • Ensure gender and inclusion are embedded in monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes. • Analyse data from monitoring activities and communicate findings to inform decision-making and adaptive management.

• Minimum postgraduate diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation, Research & Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Business, or another relevant field. • At least five years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluation, preferably within an organisation with a strong MEL focus. • Strong technical experience in developing and implementing MEL systems, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. • Experience using indicators at output, outcome, and goal levels, and developing tools to measure them. • Proven experience in data quality assurance, performance reviews, and generating actionable insights for decision-making. • Experience integrating gender and inclusion into project design and MEL processes. • Track record in capturing organisational learning and promoting its practical application. • Experience in capacity building, providing technical guidance, and facilitating learning for partners and project teams. • Demonstrated ability to analyse complex data and present findings clearly to a variety of audiences. • Proficiency in Power BI, database applications, and Microsoft Office for programme monitoring and reporting. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical operational solutions. • View full job description • Closing Date: Applications will close 12:00 GMT Time on Friday 17th October 2025

Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter which should also be in English. Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Uganda. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the Ugandan laws. Benefits As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing. Our Global Commitment: Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values. Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation. Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid conducts background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment. Together, we’ll change the world through water. Join us and be part of the change!