Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Lead

• Adapt and operationalize the consortium-wide MEAL framework and indicators for Bayimba's activities and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain a Bayimba-specific MEAL plan covering indicator definitions, data sources, collection frequency and disaggregation requirements
• Design, pilot and adapt data collection tools in coordination with the third-party M&E service provider across the three creative sub-sectors
• Lead baseline assessments and support endline/evaluation exercises at key milestones and programme close-out
• Oversee data collection and ensure Bayimba and subcontractors submit accurate monthly/quarterly data on schedule
• Conduct regular data quality checks, spot-checks and field verification visits and support the annual data quality audit
• Train Bayimba staff and subcontractor MEAL focal points on tools, protocols and reporting expectations
• Track progress against programme indicators including outreach, youth in work and financial inclusion metrics
• Compile MEAL data and analysis for quarterly and annual reports to the Fund Manager and ITC
• Establish and manage accessible, safe and confidential feedback and complaints channels for programme participants
• Organize quarterly learning sessions and translate MEAL findings into practical adaptive-management recommendations
• Supervise and mentor M&E Officers/Assistants and field enumerators

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, social sciences, development studies or a related field; postgraduate M&E qualification an added advantage
• At least 5-7 years' experience leading MEAL functions for donor-funded programmes, ideally in youth livelihoods, gender or skills development
• Demonstrated experience designing and operationalizing MEAL frameworks, logframes and Theories of Change, including baseline/endline assessments
• Experience working within multi-partner consortia and with third-party M&E service providers
• Experience establishing participant feedback and accountability mechanisms for vulnerable groups

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical MEAL skills: indicator design, data collection tool development, data quality assurance and results-based monitoring
• Proficiency with digital data collection and analysis tools such as Airtable, JotForm, Google Sheets and Excel
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Strong facilitation skills for training partner staff and leading learning sessions
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, gender-responsive and disability-inclusive M&E practice
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive participant data
• Willingness to travel frequently to rural and semi-rural districts across Uganda