Application Deadline: 2026-11-09
Website SNV Uganda
Purpose of the position
He/she will support the MEL team in collecting, checking and using high-quality data from field activities. Works closely with Local Service Providers (LSPs) and Community-Based Facilitators (CBFs), verifies their records, coaches them on correct methods, and helps the team report accurate results on time.
Job Description
Key responsibilities
- Data quality. Run scheduled data quality assessments on LogAlto and field records. Check accuracy, completeness, timeliness and consistency, and flag errors, duplicates and missing fields for correction.
- Field monitoring. Monitor field activities delivered by LSPs and CBFs. Observe sessions, spot-check farmer registration and VLLG records against source documents, and confirm that reported figures match field reality.
- Reporting. Compile monitoring data into clean datasets and draft inputs for routine, quarterly reports. Prepare simple tables and charts that trace back to source files.
- Coaching. Coach LSP and CBF teams on data collection tools, mobile data entry and record management. Give practical feedback that improves the quality of what they submit.
- Data use. Support review meetings, pause-and-reflect sessions and feedback to district teams, so that evidence informs decisions and corrective action.
- Records. Keep field MEL records, filing, and the data audit trail current and well organised.
Qualifications
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Agriculture.
- At least two years of experience in MEL activities within development programmes.
- Practical experience with digital data collection platforms, LogAlto or an equivalent such as ODK or KoboToolbox.
- Strong skills in Excel and data management. Working knowledge of a statistical or visualisation tool (SPSS, Stata, R or Power BI) is an added advantage.
Additional Information
Competencies
- Accurate, detail-focused and organised with data and documentation.
- Clear communicator who coaches field teams with patience and respect.
- Able to work independently in field conditions and travel across assigned districts.
- Fluent in English and a relevant regional language for the assigned sub-region.
How to apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English on Smart Recruiters. Deadline is Monday 9th November 2026.
To apply for this job please visit www.snv.org.
Company Details : SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.