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SIDP Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) Consultant

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Job Description

The main objective of the consultancy role is to provide support on the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting being the cross-cutting activity, ensuring quality data is available for continuous learning, decision-making and for stakeholder engagement.

Job Industry

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning

Job Salary Currency

UGX

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • M & E systems design.
  • Take lead in the development and/or customisation of data collection tools, data analysis and reporting, documenting of stories of change.
  • Review the country-level Theory of Change (ToC), including its contribution to the SIDP project-level and overall M&E framework (log frame indicators and targets) against which data collected at the country level are aggregated.
  • Ensure data collection for M&E on the curriculum development process, dialogue events, digital skills training and capacity strengthening initiatives.
  • Organisational capacity strengthening.
  • Conduct capacity assessment and contribute to the M&E planning and delivery of mentorship and support initiative to selected organisations.
  • Support the ICT Consultant in a 5-month organisational capacity strengthening initiative of M&E.
  • Development of the National MERL framework for the national digital literacy curriculum for Uganda.
  • Provide technical support and facilitate engagements leading to the development and/or adaptation of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting Framework for the national digital skills literacy curriculum while ensuring documentation and quality data is available for continuous learning, decision-making and stakeholder engagement

The contracted person is expected to be responsible for:

  • Overall management of the monitoring and evaluation of the project in Uganda, leading specifically on observation, monitoring and evaluation of the trainings, CoP and other project activities that will be implemented. 
  • Collection of qualitative and quantitative data, providing evidence and reporting against evaluation objectives
  • Work with the SIDP implementing partners/grantees to achieve the MERL objectives of the project. 
  • Liaise with the SIDP MERL Lead  (GC Insight) for data collection and reporting

Travel: The role is locally based in Uganda and Local travel to conduct interviews, collect data and field monitoring is required. The British Council will organise and pay for the travel costs for local transportation, accommodation and meals during the duration of the contract as per British Council policy.

    1. Outcomes and outputs

Expected output and deliverables for the task.

Main Deliverable

Key Actions

M&E Frameworks, tools and data collection
  • Lead in the planning, design and development of the National Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting Framework and consolidate in the National Digital Skills Literacy curriculum of Uganda.
  • Lead in the development and/or Customisation of Data collection tools. Administering the data collection tools in Uganda to collect data for all project activities as necessary (skills trainings, stakeholder dialogues, organisational capacity strengthening activities)
  • Update country level theory of change and indicator tracking that contributes to the Project level Theory of change.  

Reporting and supervision & support
  • Contribute to drafting of high-quality progress reports (quarterly, annual, ad hoc), donor, partner and British Council
  • Provide monthly updates on project reach.
  • Consolidate data inputs and analysis from project teams, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the Community of Practice (CoP)
  • Conduct field Monitoring Visits, ensure all M & E activities comply with British Council standards and Donor requirements.
  • Document Impact stories, good practices, success stories and lessons learnt.

Coordination
  • Participate from time to time in technical working groups, coordination forums, and meetings with project stakeholders and the SIDP team.

MERL organisational capacity strengthening initiative
  • Support the ICT consultant to conduct organisational M&E capacity assessment on the 10 – 15 organisations: plan, develop tools and build capacity to improve the MERL technical skills and systems. 
  • Document impact stories, lessons learnt and provide recommendations for sustainability.
    1. Timeline

The assignment is expected to start and finish within a period of 12 months from the contract start date, with a possibility of extension depending on the availability of funding. Within this period, the Consultant will provide MERL technical skills and support for the design and implementation of the project activities.

Within this period allocated, the Consultant will support the delivery of the project based on a daily rate.

    1. Fee & expenses

Please indicate your daily rate and hourly rate in Uganda Shillings and the number of days needed to complete this task. (NB: Charges proposed will be subjected to statutory taxes, e.g., withholding tax, etc.)

This information must also be explicitly included in the proposal. Submissions that do not clearly specify these details may be considered incomplete.

    1. Reporting and communication

The consultant will update the British Council on progress as outlined in the timelines; exact timings are to be agreed between the parties. There will be a quality assurance and feedback process throughout. The consultant will be briefed at the start of the contract by the project management team

The consultant will closely work with the ICT Consultant, key stakeholders in the British Council, FCDO, Government agencies and line ministries, and local organisations involved in the assessment, development of content.

The consultant will work with the SIDP Project manager in Uganda to deliver the assignment and will submit their deliverables as per the agreed timeline to the SIDP programme manager and/or the project manager in Uganda.

    1. Reporting and communication

The consultant will be briefed at the start of the contract by the project management team, GC Insights and any other relevant stakeholders who will be available for any questions or concerns throughout the contract delivery.

    1. Qualifications and experience required

The British Council seeks an experienced independent consultant with the following skills and experience:

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Education: Advanced Degree in the following disciplines: Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant field. A master’s degree is desirable. Experience Expert experience Demonstrated experience producing high-quality M&E products on time, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting Frameworks, and tools for skills development and training programmes for national and organisational utilisation. Proven experience in programme design and implementation. Extensive experience in deploying efficient monitoring and evaluation systems Extensive experience in conducting rapid situational assessment and evaluation of projects, organisational capacity assessment and strengthening. Extensive knowledge working with marginalised and underserved groups, specifically women, youth from low economic backgrounds and persons with disabilities in Uganda. Strong experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches. Extensive experience in evaluating international development programmes Experience in a range of analytical methods, including innovative qualitative approaches and undertaking case studies. Proven ability to engage and work with a wide range of stakeholders from different parts of Uganda with an understanding of the social, religious, and cultural influences in these regions. Excellent oral and written communication skills Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies. Language proficiency Fluency in English is required, and good understanding and knowledge of Swahili and Luganda is an added advantage. Knowledge Strong analytical skills and experience including analysis and triangulation of quantitative and qualitative data. Strong computer skills including excellent skills in MS Office, and other standard software packages.

Application Process

Close Date

29/04/2026

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