Conduct a 30-working-day baseline and inception benchmark assessment for the YIGA project’s West Nile extension. The consultant will establish outcome and indicator benchmarks, adapt mixed-methods research to the local context, harmonize evidence with the Karamoja baseline, collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and produce actionable findings, reports, and presentations supporting youth inclusion, civic engagement, governance, and local government responsiveness.

Leads communications and documentation for the YIGA programme in West Nile, translating youth perspectives, programme evidence, results and learning into stories, articles, digital content, media materials and visibility products. Coordinates communications planning, storytelling, partner and media engagement, branding, donor visibility, and collaboration with MCI. Ensures ethical, inclusive and safeguarded communications while supporting programme teams and young leaders. Regular domestic travel is required.