The Next Creata Program, implemented by Next Creata under the Uganda Creatives Program (a consortium with Bayimba Foundation, ITC, and Mastercard Foundation), is designed to empower 40,000 young women across Uganda to access dignified work in the creative economy.

The program focuses on media production training, digital skilling, entrepreneurship, and market linkage. Monitoring and learning are critical to track progress, ensure accountability, and inform adaptive programming for sustainable results.

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The MEAL Officer plays a central role in designing and implementing the program’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework, ensuring data-driven decision-making and accountability to beneficiaries, partners, and donors.

Purpose of the Role

To lead the implementation of the MEAL strategy for the Next Creata Program, ensuring robust data systems, accurate reporting, effective learning loops, and strong accountability mechanisms across all program activities and downstream partners.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning for donor-funded programs.
• Experience with Mastercard Foundation, UN agencies, or similar donors is a distinct advantage.
• Proven expertise in data analysis (using tools like Excel, SPSS, or PowerBI), visualization, and reporting.
• Proficiency in digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK, CommCare) and management dashboards.
• Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks, logical frameworks, theory of change design, and performance measurement.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring abilities.