360 programmatic evaluation of St. Francis' interventions over the last 5 years

Volunteer Opportunity: 360° Programmatic Evaluation Consultant

• *Organization:** St. Francis Health Care Services (SFHCS)

• *Location:** Buikwe, Uganda,

• *Commitment:** Flexible (8–12 weeks, approximately 15–20 hours/week)

• *Type:** Skilled Volunteer

• *Start Date:** As Soon As Possible

About St. Francis Health Care Services

St. Francis Health Care Services (SFHCS) is a Ugandan faith-inspired, community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health, livelihoods, and social well-being among underserved communities. Since 1998, SFHCS has grown into a recognized Health Centre IV and development organization delivering integrated health, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, TB, adolescent health, nutrition, economic empowerment, child protection, and community development programs across Eastern and Central Uganda.

Every year, our programs reach tens of thousands of people through facility-based services, community outreach, youth empowerment initiatives, and partnerships with government, civil society, and international donors.

As we prepare for our next phase of organizational growth and strategic fundraising, we seek an experienced volunteer to conduct a comprehensive 360-degree review of our work over the past five years.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled volunteer with expertise in monitoring and evaluation, public health, international development, organizational learning, or impact assessment to lead a comprehensive programmatic evaluation of SFHCS' interventions implemented between 2021 and 2026.

The evaluation will provide an independent assessment of our achievements, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, innovation, organizational capacity, and long-term impact while identifying opportunities for improvement and future investment.

The findings will inform our strategic planning, donor engagement, organizational learning, and future program design.

Scope of Work

Working closely with senior management and program teams, the volunteer will:

• Review organizational reports, proposals, evaluations, and monitoring data.
• Assess program performance across all thematic areas.
• Evaluate organizational impact against strategic objectives.
• Analyze program quality, effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and sustainability.
• Assess monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems.
• Review governance, partnerships, resource mobilization, and institutional capacity.
• Evaluate innovation, community engagement, and systems strengthening approaches.
• Identify best practices and lessons learned.
• Benchmark organizational performance against recognized international standards where appropriate.
• Conduct interviews or virtual consultations with staff and selected stakeholders.
• Produce actionable recommendations for strengthening organizational performance.

Expected Deliverables

The volunteer will support development of:

• Inception Report
• Evaluation Framework and Methodology
• Data Collection Tools
• Comprehensive 360° Evaluation Report
• Executive Summary
• Organizational Scorecard
• SWOT Analysis
• Strategic Recommendations
• Program Improvement Roadmap
• Donor Readiness Assessment
• Presentation of Findings to Leadership

Desired Skills and Experience

We welcome volunteers with experience in one or more of the following:

• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
• Public Health
• Global Health
• International Development
• Health Systems Strengthening
• Research and Evaluation
• Organizational Development
• Strategy Consulting
• Epidemiology
• Data Analysis
• Implementation Science
• Development Economics

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience evaluating nonprofit or NGO programs
• Knowledge of OECD-DAC evaluation criteria
• Experience designing mixed-method evaluations
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with organizations in low- and middle-income countries is highly desirable.

Why Volunteer With Us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to an organization serving vulnerable communities while helping shape the future of its programs.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to:

• Influence organizational strategy.
• Strengthen health and development programs reaching underserved communities.
• Collaborate with experienced public health professionals.
• Expand their international development portfolio.
• Build meaningful professional relationships.
• Receive formal recognition and a certificate of appreciation upon successful completion.

Support Provided

SFHCS will provide:

• Access to program reports and relevant documentation
• Orientation to the organization
• Regular meetings with leadership
• Dedicated focal person for coordination
• Letters of recommendation upon successful completion (where appropriate)
• A certificate of volunteer service

Time Commitment

Flexible schedule over approximately **8–12 weeks**, with most work conducted remotely.

How to Apply

Interested volunteers should submit:

• A brief cover letter describing relevant experience and motivation
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé
• One sample evaluation or research report (if available)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.