Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager

Introduction

Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is proposing to implement the Leaders in Teaching (LIT) program, a flagship initiative designed to transform secondary education in Uganda by addressing barriers to quality teaching and learning, with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Designed to further Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works Strategy, the LIT program aims at strengthening Uganda’s secondary education system to better equip young people, particularly young women, with the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to access dignified livelihoods and fulfilling work.

About Mastercard Foundation and Young Africa Works Program

The Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada, with several offices in Africa. The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. One of the largest foundations in the world, the Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work. Currently, the Mastercard Foundation is implementing a 10-year strategy, Young Africa Works, which seeks to enable 30 million young people in Africa (70% young women) to secure dignified and fulfilling work by the year 2030.

About Luigi Giussani Foundation

Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF) is an indigenous for-impact organisation that has been at the forefront of responding to responding to educational challenges in Uganda through research and capacity building. Based in Luzira, Kampala, LGF implements programs in the following thematic areas: Teacher Professional Development, Life Skills and Values Enhancement, Foundational Learning and School Culture, and Leadership and Management. All these programs are delivered with an emphasis on Gender Transformative Education, Climate and Environment Education, Agency and Wellbeing, Research and Learning and Advocacy and Partnerships as cross-cutting issues.

Objectives of the LIT Program

The LIT Program aims to transform Uganda’s secondary education into an innovative, quality, and relevant education system that enables students to advance in education and transition into the workforce by 2030. The 5-year (2025-2030) LIT program is designed to deliver four key outcomes, namely 1) Elevated status of the teaching profession; 2) Improved teaching and learning practices in secondary schools; 3) School leaders increasingly adopt effective leadership practices; and 4) Motivated secondary education teaching workforce.

The key interventions for the LIT program include piloting the recruitment of passionate young people into the teaching profession, training STEM teachers, strengthening school leadership, and elevating teachers’ professional status in Uganda. It will focus on developing inclusive, gender-responsive, and innovative delivery of STEM courses and addressing barriers to teacher capacity, particularly in rural areas.

To enhance the program’s impact, LGF seeks to recruit;

Job title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
Reports to: Director of Research and MEL
Duty Station: Kampala but with regular field travel
Employment Type: Fulltime
Job Summary
The MEL Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the program’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework. This role will ensure that data- driven insights inform decision-making, program improvement, and reporting to key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
MEL System Design and Implementation
• Develop and implement a robust MEL framework, tools, and methodologies to track program performance and impact
• Establish data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanisms to measure progress against program goals and objectives
Data Collection, Management, and Analysis
• Oversee data collection, entry, cleaning, and storage processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security
• Design and manage databases for tracking program indicators and participant progress
Learning, Adaptation, and Knowledge Management
• Facilitate learning and reflection sessions with program teams to enhance adaptive programming
• Develop knowledge products, including case studies, success stories, and reports, to document lessons learned and best practices
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning within LGF and partner institutions
Capacity Building and Technical Support
• Train program staff, school leaders, and teachers on MEL frameworks, tools, and reporting requirements
• Provide technical guidance on data collection, management, and analysis to ensure program teams effectively use MEL tools
• Support teachers, mentors, and education stakeholders in integrating data-driven decision-making into their practices
Reporting and Compliance
• Develop and submit high-quality MEL reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and international best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Represent LGF in national and international MEL forums to share program insights and best practices
• Foster strong relationships with implementing partners and stakeholders to enhance coordination and program impact
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or any Mathematics-related field plus a Post-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
• A Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning preferably within the humanitarian or development sector
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing MEL frameworks for large-scale education programs
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, NVivo), and digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare, ODK)
• Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills, with experience training teams and partners on MEL approaches
• Ability to travel frequently to field sites and engage with diverse stakeholders
Key Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work under minimal supervision
• Passion for education, teacher development, and gender-inclusive programming

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Academic Documents in a single PDF document to hr@lgfug.org by June 6, 2025. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.