OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the technical progress and scientific impact of the "Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)" initiative in the Cattle Corridor of Uganda.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Analyze adoption rates of drought-tolerant seed varieties and soil conservation tech.

• Measure carbon sequestration data and soil health metrics across project sites.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of automated weather stations installed by the project.

• Assess the integration of ICT-based weather forecasting for local farmers.

• Identify technical bottlenecks in the CSA value chain.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Inception Report with Evaluation Matrix.

• Draft Technical Evaluation Report.

• Data set of CSA adoption metrics.

• Final Evaluation Report with policy recommendations.

OBJECTIVE: To provide technical advisory for the implementation of the EAC Regional Digital Health Strategy, focusing on cross-border data interoperability and telemedicine frameworks.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Review existing national digital health policies across the 8 EAC Partner States.

• Develop technical standards for regional Electronic Health Record (EHR) interoperability.

• Draft a roadmap for the EAC Regional Digital Health Hub.

• Conduct stakeholder workshops with Ministry of Health IT heads.

• Design a monitoring framework for digital health adoption.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Regional Interoperability Framework Document.

• EAC Digital Health Hub Implementation Roadmap.

• Technical Gap Analysis Report.

• Stakeholder Validation Workshop Report.

OBJECTIVE: To provide detailed engineering designs for climate-adaptive infrastructure in 10 cities and 26 municipalities, focusing on refugee-hosting districts to improve urban resilience.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Conduct site surveys and geotechnical investigations in participating urban centers.

• Develop climate-resilient engineering designs for roads, drainage, and markets.

• Incorporate Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) to mitigate flood risks.

• Prepare detailed bills of quantities (BoQs) and technical specifications.

• Assess environmental and social impacts of proposed designs.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Detailed Topographic and Geotechnical Reports.

• Final Engineering Design Drawings (Climate Resilient).

• Bidding Documents and Technical Specifications.

• Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyse the state of bio-credits, ABM and DSI financing mechanisms in Africa.

• Assess challenges, risks and investment opportunities in biodiversity finance.

• Evaluate policy and governance frameworks for the DSI economy.

• Conduct quantitative research including surveys and desktop reviews.

• Prepare inception report, draft study and high-level policy brief.

• Provide recommendations for equitable benefit-sharing and nature finance.

OBJECTIVE: Strengthen migration-related planning and policy development through standardized data collection, indicator harmonization, and the creation of a gender-inclusive migration profile roadmap for Uganda.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Develop an inception report detailing methodology and budget.

• Create a migration data compendium with standardized indicator definitions.

• Conduct stakeholder mapping (Govt MDAs, UN, NGOs, Academia).

• Facilitate consultative workshops on data harmonization.

• Draft the Uganda Migration Profile Roadmap and Data Framework.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Inception Report (due March 6).

• Migration Data & Governance Indicators Compendium.

• Stakeholders Mapping Report.

• Draft Migration Profile Roadmap & Data Framework.

• Final Report with data governance recommendations.

OBJECTIVE:
Diagnose, migrate, and optimize OFSSR and OSSR dashboards within the Ministry of Health data ecosystem to improve data accuracy, interoperability, and reporting efficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Migrate OFSSR and OSSR datasets into the National Health Data Warehouse (NHDW).

• Rebuild and optimize OFSSR dashboard with automated DHIS2 data pulls and improved indicator logic.

• Restore OSSR functionality and develop structured reporting datasets in NHDW.

• Align dashboards with MoH data standards and strengthen multi-period analytics.

• Build MoH capacity to independently generate reports and manage role-based access.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Technical assessment of current OFSSR and OSSR systems.

• Fully migrated OFSSR operational in NHDW with ≥95% data accuracy and uptime.

• At least 90% of mapped staff trained; department produces ≥3 independent reports.

• Operational OSSR dataset integrated into NHDW with validated reporting datasets.

• Comprehensive activity completion report documenting migration and outcomes.

OBJECTIVE: To develop technical guidelines for water resource management and information systems under the SACRiAC Project.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Review existing hydrological data management systems in Uganda.

• Design technical guidelines for watershed monitoring and knowledge sharing.

• Conduct stakeholder workshops for water engineers and environmentalists.

• Develop a digital framework for watershed data reporting.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Situational Analysis of Water Knowledge Management.

• Draft National Water Resources Management Guidelines.

• Training manual for hydrological data users.

OBJECTIVE:To provide technical quality assurance and oversight for the Bank’s Corporate Information Systems (TCIS) to ensure IT projects meet functional and technical standards.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Conduct technical reviews of system architectures and software documentation.

• Implement quality control protocols for IT infrastructure deployments.

• Verify system compliance with cybersecurity and data integrity policies.

• Monitor IT vendor performance against technical SLAs.

• Provide troubleshooting support for complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Quality Assurance (QA) Assessment Reports for IT projects.

• Monthly System Performance & Compliance Audits.

• Technical Risk Mitigation Framework.

• Validated System Deployment Certification.

OBJECTIVE: To provide comprehensive industrial hygiene monitoring as per Similar Exposure Group (SEG) protocols for the Tilenga oil project.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Conduct air quality and noise exposure monitoring at project sites.

• Evaluate chemical and physical hazards for specific worker groups (SEGs).

• Assess the effectiveness of current engineering controls and PPE.

• Ensure compliance with Ugandan occupational health standards and international IFC guidelines.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• SEG Exposure Assessment Reports.

• Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Plan.

• Monthly compliance and recommendation summaries.

OBJECTIVE: To design a harmonized regulatory framework for cross-border payment interoperability across the IGAD region to enhance digital trade.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Review current national payment systems and legal frameworks in IGAD member states (including Uganda).

• Identify technical and regulatory barriers to regional payment interoperability.

• Develop a regional regulatory model for real-time gross settlement and mobile money switching.

• Facilitate regional technical committee meetings.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Regional Situational Analysis Report.

• Draft Payment Interoperability Regulatory Framework.

• Implementation Roadmap for Member States.

• Final Technical Guidelines for regional payment switches.

OBJECTIVE:To undertake a short-term assessment of geospatial metadata needs to support the implementation and monitoring of the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV).

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Audit current geospatial data assets across government MDAs (Ministries, Departments, and Agencies).

• Identify gaps in metadata standards and data sharing protocols.

• Assess technical infrastructure for geospatial data integration.

• Develop a framework for standardized geospatial reporting for NDP IV.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Needs Assessment Report.

• Standardized Geospatial Metadata Framework.

• Implementation Roadmap for NDP IV Geospatial integration.

OBJECTIVE:To conduct an independent end-of-program evaluation of a 5-year refugee response program (2021–2026) to assess performance against OECD-DAC criteria and document learnings for future interventions.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Evaluate program components across four zones of Palorinya Refugee Settlement (Obongi District).

• Assess outcomes in WASH usage, child protection, and psychosocial well-being.

• Analyze the sustainability of community-based structures and local government handovers.

• Conduct field data collection using participatory, gender-sensitive methodologies.

• Identify bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations for program close-out.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Inception Report (including detailed methodology and tools).

• Data collection instruments and raw datasets.

• Draft Evaluation Report for stakeholder review.

• Final Evaluation Report with dissemination presentation.