Vacancies at StrongMinds

Key Responsibilities

Project Design & Start-Up

• Support partners to assess and map referral resources (mental health, GBV, etc.).
• Integrate IPT-G primary and secondary indicators into existing partner M&E systems.
• Review and strengthen project indicators to measure IPT-G impact.
• Facilitate curriculum adaptation workshops to culturally tailor IPT-G materials.
• Conduct capacity assessments of facilitator trainees and supervisors.
• Develop detailed work plans for IPT-G cycles.
• Deliver in-person and/or virtual training on IPT-G programming management.
• Develop supervision and follow-up frameworks in collaboration with partners.

Expected Impact:
Clear referral pathways, integrated M&E systems, culturally adapted materials, trained facilitators, and structured implementation plans in place before cycle rollout.

Training & Capacity Building

• Prepare and conduct core IPT-G facilitator trainings.
• Orient partner management teams on IPT-G, depression screening, and community sensitization.
• Submit timely, high-quality training reports (within 14 days of training).

Expected Impact:
Partners equipped with technical skills to independently implement and supervise IPT-G interventions.]

Community Mental Health Programming (IPT-G Cycle Delivery)

• Support implementation of IPT-G cycles including community mobilization, screening, and weekly sessions.
• Provide weekly coaching, mentoring, and debriefing sessions to facilitators.
• Coordinate self-care sessions for facilitators.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and recalibration meetings at the end of each cycle.
• Ensure accurate data collection for reach, outcomes, and impact analysis.
• Prepare and submit cycle reports within 14 days after completion.

Expected Impact:
High-quality IPT-G cycles delivered, measurable client outcomes achieved, and continuous improvement embedded in implementation.

Communication, Learning & Global Collaboration

• Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with partners and StrongMinds teams.
• Hold weekly supervision meetings with the Global Partnerships Coordinator.
• Document and share learnings, recommendations, and scaling insights.
• Engage with technical teams across Global, Uganda, and Zambia offices for support.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and end-of-cycle reports.

Expected Impact:
Documented lessons learned, strengthened global scaling strategies, and transparent reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
• Background training and implementation experience in IPT-G is an added advantage.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in program management (experience in global collaborations preferred).
• Experience in mental health interventions, training, and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

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Key Responsibilities

Project Design & Start-Up

• Support partners to assess and map referral resources (mental health, GBV, etc.).
• Integrate IPT-G primary and secondary indicators into existing partner M&E systems.
• Review and strengthen project indicators to measure IPT-G impact.
• Facilitate curriculum adaptation workshops to culturally tailor IPT-G materials.
• Conduct capacity assessments of facilitator trainees and supervisors.
• Develop detailed work plans for IPT-G cycles.
• Deliver in-person and/or virtual training on IPT-G programming management.
• Develop supervision and follow-up frameworks in collaboration with partners.

Expected Impact:
Clear referral pathways, integrated M&E systems, culturally adapted materials, trained facilitators, and structured implementation plans in place before cycle rollout.

Training & Capacity Building

• Prepare and conduct core IPT-G facilitator trainings.
• Orient partner management teams on IPT-G, depression screening, and community sensitization.
• Submit timely, high-quality training reports (within 14 days of training).

Expected Impact:
Partners equipped with technical skills to independently implement and supervise IPT-G interventions.]

Community Mental Health Programming (IPT-G Cycle Delivery)

• Support implementation of IPT-G cycles including community mobilization, screening, and weekly sessions.
• Provide weekly coaching, mentoring, and debriefing sessions to facilitators.
• Coordinate self-care sessions for facilitators.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and recalibration meetings at the end of each cycle.
• Ensure accurate data collection for reach, outcomes, and impact analysis.
• Prepare and submit cycle reports within 14 days after completion.

Expected Impact:
High-quality IPT-G cycles delivered, measurable client outcomes achieved, and continuous improvement embedded in implementation.

Communication, Learning & Global Collaboration

• Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with partners and StrongMinds teams.
• Hold weekly supervision meetings with the Global Partnerships Coordinator.
• Document and share learnings, recommendations, and scaling insights.
• Engage with technical teams across Global, Uganda, and Zambia offices for support.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and end-of-cycle reports.

Expected Impact:
Documented lessons learned, strengthened global scaling strategies, and transparent reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
• Background training and implementation experience in IPT-G is an added advantage.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in program management (experience in global collaborations preferred).
• Experience in mental health interventions, training, and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

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The ME&R Assistant contributes to strengthening accountability, data integrity, and continuous learning within global partnerships under StrongMinds.

Key Responsibilities

Support Implementation of M&E & Reporting Workplans

• Track client recruitment and participation data across partner programs.
• Maintain and update client databases (pre-assessment, pre-group, midline, termination).
• Prepare routine data summaries and progress tracking tools.
• Identify and flag data gaps, inconsistencies, and emerging risks to the supervisor.

Expected Results:

• Updated and complete client databases.
• Routine data summaries available for review.
• Data gaps and risks documented and communicated in a timely manner.Support Partner & EPO Coordination on M&E
• Conduct routine follow-ups with EPOs and partner staff to ensure timely data submission and uploads.
• Review weekly and monthly partner reports to identify gaps or inconsistencies.
• Organize feedback sessions and document action points from review meetings.
• Contribute to recommendations to management to improve processes and systems.

Expected Results:

• Timely partner data submissions.
• Documented feedback and follow-up action points.
• Improved data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Support Data Quality Assurance & Routine Monitoring

• Conduct virtual file audits and verification exercises on sampled client records.
• Compile audit findings and file documentation in shared systems.
• Monitor safeguarding, child protection, and compliance with organizational policies during data collection.
• Escalate identified issues appropriately.

Expected Results:

• Filed data quality and audit documentation.
• Documented safeguarding and compliance observations.
• Timely escalation of data and compliance issues.

4. Support Reporting & Documentation

• Assist in preparing monthly and cycle-level progress reports.
• Support updating of the Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT).
• Compile results, lessons learned, and best practices from partner data.
• Maintain organized reporting folders for internal and donor use.

Expected Results:

• Monthly and cycle reports drafted on time.
• Updated IPTT.
• Organized and accessible reporting documentation.
• Contributions to learning and reporting products.

Support Digitalization & Data System Management

• Assist in setting up and maintaining KoboToolbox accounts and digital tools for partners and EPOs.
• Provide hands-on support to partners in using electronic data collection systems.
• Monitor real-time data entry to identify inconsistencies or gaps.
• Support data cleaning and verification processes.
• Flag urgent system or data issues for timely resolution.

Expected Results:

• Effective use of digital tools by partners and EPOs.
• Accurate, complete, and timely data collection.
• Smooth-running digital M&E systems supporting program efficiency.

Support Capacity Building & Learning

• Prepare M&E and reporting training materials.
• Organize virtual or in-person trainings, coaching, and mentorship sessions.
• Document training attendance, feedback, and follow-up actions.

Expected Results:

• Training materials and attendance records available.
• Documented capacity-building activities.
• Improved partner understanding of M&E processes.

Other Duties

• Undertake additional M&E and reporting support tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with Global Partnerships objectives and scaling agenda.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Population Studies, or related field.
• Training or coursework in Monitoring & Evaluation is an added advantage.
• Experience with community-based or mental health programs (including IPT-G) is an added advantage.

Required Experience & Competencies

• 1–2 years’ experience supporting M&E or reporting activities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Proficiency in STATA.
• Familiarity with electronic data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.