MEAL Officer - Common Roots: Communities Rising On Opportunities through Trees’ Stewardship in Uganda (National Position)

The COMMON ROOTS project is under the AICS (Italian Agency for Cooperation and
Development) ReForest Project implemented with resources from the European Union. The project
aims to increase and conserve the national forest cover and promote the environmental
sustainability and economic growth of the targeted areas. The project is implemented in 16 districts
of the Eastern region through a consortium approach.
Job Purpose
The MEAL Officer will be responsible for the overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
Learning (MEAL) framework of the consortium.
The role will ensure compliance with donor requirements and harmonised data collection across
partners, while providing particular attention and direct technical support to CESVI-led activities.

MEAL System Development and Implementation
• Lead the development, operationalisation and monitoring of the project MEAL framework in
line with donor requirements.
• Ensure harmonised indicator tracking and data collection methodologies across consortium
partners.
• Develop data collection tools, databases and reporting templates.
• Coordinate baseline, mid-term and end-line assessments where applicable.
• Ensure data quality assurance through regular verification and field monitoring visits.
Consortium Coordination and Reporting
• Provide technical guidance to partners on MEAL standards and reporting requirements.
• Consolidate partner data into high-quality reports for submission to the donor.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and the Technical Leads to ensure alignment between
technical implementation and results monitoring.
• Support timely preparation of narrative reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data.
Accountability, Learning
• Establish and oversee the implementation of feedback and complaint response mechanisms
across the project and consortium partners, in line with CESVI safeguarding and accountability
standards.
• Promote learning by documenting lessons learned, best practices and case studies.
• Provide direct and continuous MEAL support to CESVI-implemented activities, ensuring close
follow-up on indicator performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with programme and communication teams to ensure visibility and results
communication obligations are met.

Interested candidates should submit:
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Contacts of three professional referees
Applications should be sent to: recruiting-uganda@cesvi.org
Please indicate “MEAL OFFICER – COMMON ROOTS Project” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.