Monitoring & Evaluation Fellow

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Fellow

Reports to: Program Officer Location: Kayunga, Uganda

Overview

Gufasha Girls Foundation (GGF) is a community-based organization in Uganda that believes every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive, and reach her full potential.

Our mission is to end child marriage and empower girls through grassroots advocacy, education support, and capacity-building initiatives. Working directly in vulnerable communities, we challenge harmful social norms and create safe, supportive environments where girls can thrive.

Our team is committed to tangible, grassroots change and holds values of Girls First, Community-driven.

Position Overview

The Monitoring & Evaluation Fellow is responsible for supporting the Foundation in tracking progress, measuring impact, and ensuring accountability across all program areas. The Fellow assists in data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting to inform programmatic

decision-making and demonstrate outcomes to stakeholders. This role is essential to fostering a culture of evidence-based learning and continuous improvement within the organization.

Position Objectives

M&E System Support and Data Quality: Provide technical support for implementing GGF’s M&E framework, tools, and systems, ensuring data integrity and reliability.

Data Analysis, Reporting, and Learning: In collaboration with the Program Officer, ensure program quality and measurable impact through continuous data analysis, visualization, and adaptive management informed by performance data.

Community feedback and Program Area Support: Strengthen community-centric accountability by systematically collecting and integrating community feedback into program adaptations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Statistics, Demography, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Economics, or a related field. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience in M&E, research, or data management is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with community-based work, especially with girls and young women, is desirable.
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suite, including pivot tables, formulas, and charts.
• Experience with data collection tools such as ODK, KoboCollect, or SurveyCTO is an asset.