LOCATION: JUBA IN SOUTH SUDAN, OR KAMPALA IN UGANDA WITH FREQUENT TRAVEL

DURATION: 1 YEAR CONTRACT

(NB: This position is open to candidates of all nationalities, provided they are willing to relocate to Kampala in Uganda or Juba in South Sudan).

Our client, Education Bridge, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering young people in South Sudan, through holistic education, to end poverty and violent conflict in their communities, is seeking a Head of Monitoring and Evaluation to join their team. For more details about Education Bridge, kindly visit their website through www.education-bridge.org.

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) will lead the development and implementation of robust M&E systems that support strategic decision-making, adaptive programming, and meaningful communication of impact. This role is ideal for a systems-oriented thinker who is passionate about using data to improve educational outcomes and strengthen peacebuilding initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of M&E will play a critical role in embedding a culture of learning and evidence-based practice across the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive M&E framework across all Education Bridge programs.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems and tools that are accessible, reliable, and useful for program teams and leadership.
• Train and support school-level staff and program managers in data collection, entry, and interpretation.
• Conduct regular analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance and outcomes.
• Work with senior leadership to ensure data insights inform strategy development, operational decisions, and program adaptation.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Lead to translate data into compelling impact stories and reports.
• Produce high-quality internal and external reports, including dashboards, evaluation summaries, and learning briefs.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with ethical research and evaluation standards.
• Lead periodic evaluations and oversee external evaluations or research partnerships as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for an M&E capacity-building program delivered by one of Education Bridge’s major funders, receiving targeted training and support as part of the organization’s institutional strengthening strategy.

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Education, Public Policy, Statistics, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in M&E, preferably in education, youth development, or conflict-affected contexts.
• Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Stata, or Power BI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Experience building M&E systems from the ground up and leading organization-wide learning initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to field sites in South Sudan.
• Commitment to professional development and organizational learning; openness to mentorship and external training.
   

All applicants are advised to adhere to the application guidelines for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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