TERMS OF REFERENCE: Part-Time Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant
Location: Uganda (Kampala & field sites)
Status: Part-time work (two days a week)
Staring date: October 15th, 2026
About IMPACT
IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. We are an independent non-profit, collaborating with local partners for lasting change.
IMPACT is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and has offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Côte d’Ivoire as well as representation in Burkina Faso and Mali. IMPACT also has programming in Zimbabwe and Kenya.
About planetGOLD Uganda
The planetGOLD Uganda project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). In Uganda, IMPACT is the executing agency, in partnership with Uganda’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM) under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
The project works with mining communities to reduce mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) while improving environmental management and miners’ livelihoods. Uganda is part of a global programme implemented in over 23 countries. Learn more: https://www.planetgold.org/uganda
Overview
The part-time M&E Consultant will support IMPACT staff in the planning, implementation, coordination, and strengthening of project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems. In collaboration with project team, the Consultant will be expected to provide quantitative and qualitative data collection support for a specific period of time.
Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
- Develop project monitoring plan and indicator tracking tables that can be used by the project team to evaluate overall progress on achievement of results.
- Provide data collection support, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that data is of high quality.
- Design, review and enhance M&E tools and implement monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the IMPACT and partners including M&E trackers, logframes, indicator tracking Sheets, and Activity Tracking Sheets.
- Advise on all the necessary tools including systems for collecting, storing data and measuring the performance of the, as well as tracking the participants during the training activities, and following up with them afterwards.
- Support IMPACT staff in the implementation of project monitoring frameworks and performance measurement systems.
- Validate M&E data through verifying pre and post analysis results, attendance sheets and other reporting tools.
- Prepare indicator performance summaries and dashboards.
- Develop graphs, tables, and visual presentations of project performance.
- Train project staff and partners on M&E tools and reporting requirements.
- Conduct routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs).
- Promote evidence-based decision-making across project teams.
Coordination with IMPACT Global Team
9. Deliverables
The M&E Consultant will:
- Develop a detailed monitoring and evaluation plan for activities, outlining data collection analysis and reporting tool and processes.
- Develop and keep up to date data collection sheet for both IMPACT Uganda and its partners.
- Submit monthly reports outlining progress, outcomes, and results.
- Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting as needed.
- Submit a final report that summarises the activities that IMPACT and partners have
- undertaken over the year with the necessary disaggregation of beneficiaries and stakeholders reached.
- Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT).
- Updated project database.
- M&E dashboard and data visualizations.
Duration and Location
The consultant will work on-site at IMPACT’s Uganda office, based in Kampala, and must be available during office hours when required. Estimated level of work is two days a week. The consultant will work closely with the Project staff and report directly to the on-site supervisor, namely the Project Manager. Coordination will also be done remotely with the IT team at IMPACT headquarters.
Required Qualifications
The consultant should have:
- Five years of professional experience in the development of M&E systems and results-based management for NGOs and/or international projects.
- Verified accomplishment in designing, implementing and operating M&E systems from project commencement to closeout stages is required.
- Knowledge and experience in designing M&E systems and conducting evaluations.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills in drafting reports and ability to measure impact of the activities and programs
- Proficiency in written and oral English is mandatory for the position. Knowledge of French is appreciated.
- Understanding and knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and data base management.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information management, Social Sciences, Humanities, or other relevant academic background.
Deadline: September 14, 2026
