Heifer International Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer Jobs 2026
Monitoring & Evaluation Careers in Uganda
Support evidence-based programme implementation for youth employment and agribusiness development.
Join the SAYE Project and strengthen data-driven decision-making.
Quick Highlights
Particulars
Details
Position
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer
Organization
Heifer International
Project
SAYE (Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment)
Opportunity Type
Full-Time Job
Locations
Jinja & Bugiri, Uganda
Eligible Applicants
Experienced MEL Professionals
Application Mode
Online
Deadline
14 July 2026 (5:00 PM EAT)
Status
Applications Open
Opportunity Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
Heifer International
Project
SAYE Project
Partner
Mastercard Foundation
Job Type
Monitoring & Evaluation
Duty Stations
Jinja & Bugiri, Uganda
Application Mode
Online
About Organization
Heifer International is a global development organisation working to end hunger and poverty through sustainable agriculture, economic inclusion, and community development.
The organisation partners with governments, NGOs, and development agencies to improve livelihoods while creating long-term economic opportunities for vulnerable communities.
About the Programme
The SAYE (Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment) Project aims to create dignified employment opportunities for young people across Uganda's agribusiness sector through market systems development and strategic partnerships.
MEL Officers will strengthen project monitoring systems, improve data quality, and support evidence-based programme implementation across multiple project districts.
Job Benefits
Benefit
Details
International NGO Experience
Yes
Large-Scale Development Project
Yes
Monitoring & Evaluation Leadership
Yes
Partnership with Mastercard Foundation
Yes
Professional Development
Yes
Field-Based Programme Experience
Yes
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility
Details
Project Monitoring
Yes
Data Collection & Quality Assurance
Yes
Monitoring Reports
Yes
Knowledge Management
Yes
Database Management
Yes
Performance Tracking
Yes
Partner Coordination
Yes
Learning Documentation
Yes
SAYE Project Highlights
Particular
Details
Target Beneficiaries
250,000 Young People
Age Group
16–35 Years
Young Women Target
70%
Young Men Target
30%
Youth with Disabilities
3%
Employment Target
175,000 Youth
Focus Areas
Poultry, Dairy, Beef, Horticulture & Oilseeds
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Education
Bachelor's Degree in M&E, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies or Related Field
Experience
Minimum 5 Years Relevant Experience
MEL Experience
Minimum 3 Years
NGO Experience
Preferred
Agricultural Knowledge
Required
Language
Good English Communication Skills
Preferred Applicants
Category
Suitable
MEL Professionals
Yes
Development Practitioners
Yes
Statistics Graduates
Yes
Development Studies Professionals
Yes
NGO Monitoring Specialists
Yes
Required Documents
Document
Required
Online Application
Required
Updated CV
Required
Supporting Documents
As Required
Programme Timeline
Event
Date
Applications Open
Currently Open
Application Deadline
14 July 2026 (5:00 PM EAT)
Recruitment
After Deadline
How to Apply
Step
Action
Step 1
Visit the official Heifer International careers portal
The Heifer International MEL Officer positions provide an excellent opportunity for experienced monitoring and evaluation professionals seeking to contribute to one of Uganda's largest youth employment and agribusiness initiatives. The role combines technical monitoring expertise with large-scale programme implementation.
Competition is expected to be high due to the project's partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Heifer International's global reputation. Applicants should clearly demonstrate experience in monitoring systems, data analysis, donor reporting, and development project implementation.
