Thematic Expert- Digital Economy
BusaraCenter · Kenya, Uganda, UG
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- Location
- Kenya, Uganda, UG
- Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 2026-08-18
- Applies via
- lever
About Busara
Since 2014, Busara has evolved from a small behavioral science lab in Nairobi into a boutique research and advisory organization. Our diverse team of over 130 staff from 15+ countries has engaged in diverse projects across more than 50 countries in sectors like Agriculture, Health, Governance, and Inclusive finance. While headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, we have expanded our footprint with offices now in India, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Latin America.
About the Role
Busara is conducting Program Outcomes Assessments (POA) and Strategic Reviews across the Mastercard Foundation’s Uganda Implementing Partner portfolio under the Young Africa Works strategy. These reviews combine quantitative and qualitative inquiry structured around four core POA question areas, including Reach and Access, Progression to Dignified and Fulfilling Work, Improvements in Quality of Life, and Systems and Institutional Contribution, alongside program-specific objectives for each Implementing Partner reviewed.
This engagement covers several concurrent or sequential Strategic Reviews of programs within the portfolio, which strengthen access to finance, digital transformation, and credit information markets for micro and small enterprises.
Busara is hiring a technical expert on a short-term basis to work across programs within the Uganda portfolio. These Terms of Reference set out the role, responsibilities, and qualifications for that position.
Purpose of the Role
To conduct a strategic review of the YAW strategy programs, bringing expertise from the digital economy perspective in Uganda, with specific focus on digital economy dimensions of the YAW strategy, portfolio, and results; assess current integration, identify gaps, and recommend actionable pathways to strengthen digital inclusion, skills, and employment outcomes for young people.
The expert will support Busara and Mastercard Foundation Uganda to establish:
How digital trends (digital skilling, digital jobs and gig work, e-commerce, digital financial services, and platformisation of work) are affecting the sectors and value chains where YAW Uganda is active.
The extent to which current YAW Uganda strategy, partnerships, and investments are positioned to respond to, and capitalize on, these trends.
Opportunities, risks, and gaps in the initiative’s digital economy positioning, and practical, prioritized recommendations to strengthen it.
About Busara
Since 2014, Busara has evolved from a small behavioral science lab in Nairobi into a boutique research and advisory organization. Our diverse team of over 130 staff from 15+ countries has engaged in diverse projects across more than 50 countries in sectors like Agriculture, Health, Governance, and Inclusive finance. While headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, we have expanded our footprint with offices now in India, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Latin America.
About the Role
Busara is conducting Program Outcomes Assessments (POA) and Strategic Reviews across the Mastercard Foundation’s Uganda Implementing Partner portfolio under the Young Africa Works strategy. These reviews combine quantitative and qualitative inquiry structured around four core POA question areas, including Reach and Access, Progression to Dignified and Fulfilling Work, Improvements in Quality of Life, and Systems and Institutional Contribution, alongside program-specific objectives for each Implementing Partner reviewed.
This engagement covers several concurrent or sequential Strategic Reviews of programs within the portfolio, which strengthen access to finance, digital transformation, and credit information markets for micro and small enterprises.
Busara is hiring a technical expert on a short-term basis to work across programs within the Uganda portfolio. These Terms of Reference set out the role, responsibilities, and qualifications for that position.
Purpose of the Role
To conduct a strategic review of the YAW strategy programs, bringing expertise from the digital economy perspective in Uganda, with specific focus on digital economy dimensions of the YAW strategy, portfolio, and results; assess current integration, identify gaps, and recommend actionable pathways to strengthen digital inclusion, skills, and employment outcomes for young people.
The expert will support Busara and Mastercard Foundation Uganda to establish:
How digital trends (digital skilling, digital jobs and gig work, e-commerce, digital financial services, and platformisation of work) are affecting the sectors and value chains where YAW Uganda is active.
The extent to which current YAW Uganda strategy, partnerships, and investments are positioned to respond to, and capitalize on, these trends.
Opportunities, risks, and gaps in the initiative’s digital economy positioning, and practical, prioritized recommendations to strengthen it.
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