Database Officer

The data officer will be part of a team of MEAL staff in charge of monitoring, Evaluating and measuring the impact of program activities, conducting research and reporting. The data officer is expected to play an important role in the implementation of ASTYE program and GOAL’s MEAL functions to enable efficient data management and reporting of the implementation of partnerships with intervention partners (e.g., private sector, CSOs/CBOs); and to understand whether expected results are delivered. S/he will be responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date databases to inform program indicators. The data officer will work alongside the MEAL Coordinator, MEAL specialist, MIS specialist and MEAL officers. He or she will also be supported by the Program’s Management Unit.

The Agrifood System Transformation for Youth Employment (ASTYE) Uganda program

ASTYE is a 5-year transformative initiative designed to enable dignified and fulfilling work opportunities primarily for financially disadvantaged young women, refugees, and vulnerable groups by addressing structural barriers in Uganda's Agrifood system. Aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040, the National Development Plan and Government of Uganda Agriculture Value Chain Development Strategy, the program will contribute to national efforts toward poverty alleviation, economic growth, as well food and nutrition security. Additionally, ASTYE is part of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy in Uganda, which aims to empower 4.3 million young Ugandans, particularly young women, by addressing structural barriers to employment and providing them with the skills and resources to succeed.

Specifically, GOAL will implement component one to reach 500,000 financially disadvantaged young people, with 456,000 transiting into work and 336,000 securing dignified and fulfilling work. As the program is young women-centric, 80% of the total outreach target will be young women within Uganda's agrifood ecosystem. Furthermore, 5% of the total youth in work target will be refugees, and another 5% will be people with disabilities.

GOAL has been working in Uganda since 1979 With a programme expenditure of €8.2M in 2023, 150 staff work across six office locations.  Together, we deliver humanitarian and sustainable development programmes that strengthen community resilience and promote socio-economic growth. Core areas of focus include health, WASH, and agricultural livelihoods. Looking ahead, GOAL remains committed to tackling the challenges of climate change and protecting the health and economic well-being of local communities. Through the INSPIRE programme, GOAL is supporting community development, particularly among smallholder farmers, by addressing the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, reaching 108 villages across 54 sub-counties in 2024.