Markleon Kataza

The TeamUp Uganda Program implements a cross-sectoral approach that combines agriculture, health and water to improve the quality of life of young people (15-30) living in rural areas of Uganda (Mityana and Kassanda districts). The program is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), The German Foundation for World Population (DSW) and Siemens Foundation

Led development of the project MEAL pack and improved MIS integration with CommCare and WebMo. Trained staff and coordinated evaluations.

Design and implement M&E frameworks to assess project performance and impact. Gather quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring accuracy and integrity, and analyze it to inform project decisions. Prepare comprehensive reports detailing project outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for stakeholders and donors. Train and support project staff and partners in M&E methodologies and best practices

Achievements.
- Improved planning for monitoring by taking an active role in designing an Indicator Reference Sheet to facilitate monitoring of the SRH activities and outputs, and an Indicator Performance Tracking Table to monitor the success of the established indicators.

- Mapped out potential targets in both Mityana and Kassanda districts to be reached and onboarded as program participants/be

Designed monitoring tools, mapped targets, assessed youths, supervised data entry, and verified registrations for the TeamUp program.

Monitored project schedules and collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork and procure information.

The project aimed to skill ghetto youths using the STEP program; purposely designed to address the limited employment opportunities faced by young people in Uganda, through equipping young people with action knowledge, skills, and progressive attitudes they need to start up and successfully manage their own businesses as a viable employment option. The project sought to offer a scalable and sustai

The Soft Skilling Initiative for Effective Community Policing (SSIECP) is a project that sought to augment Community Policing by integrating soft skills in Uganda Police Force training programs. The project aimed at developing a scalable and transformative framework for integrating soft skills in Uganda Police Force training programs. The skills included, but were not limited to; Pragmatic decisio

Supported project implementation to skill ghetto youths using the STEP program across Kampala divisions.

Developed and implemented frameworks to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of funded research projects. Ensured that projects align with Mak-RIF's strategic objectives and contribute to national development priorities. Collected, managed, and analyzed data related to ongoing research initiatives. Prepared comprehensive reports detailing project outcomes, challenges, and recommendations f

Improved project management, collaborated on progress reviews, monitored schedules, filed documents, and contributed to proposals.

The project, which was funded by the Research and Innovation Fund (RIF); Makerere University through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, sought to equip Universal Secondary Education (USE) students with action knowledge, skills, and attitudes to start and successfully manage their own businesses as a viable employment option. Students were skilled using the Student Training

Conducted literature reviews, gathered and analyzed data, and assist in the development of research methodologies. Provided administrative and logistical support for consultancy projects, including scheduling meetings, coordinating with clients, and maintaining project documentation.

A consultancy activity aimed at conducting a midterm evaluation of the Sanitation for Millions, a global program under implementation in Uganda, commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The consultancy's main objective was; documentation of progress and learning experiences, best practices, and results yielded by Sanitation for Millions of interventions pr

Achievements.
-Succeeded in integrating sustainable livelihoods with Health and Education programs at Anthill Foundation, which were implemented in Abur Sub County, Uganda.
-Improved M&E by advocating for an M&E department and designed an M&E manual plus other tools such as Logical frameworks and Theory of Change for the Anthill Foundation, including designing SMART indicators.
-Improved communi

Assisted in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of program activities across various sectors, including education, health, and community development. Coordinated with program teams to ensure timely execution of project tasks.

Completed a 12-month volunteer placement under the UGVS, enhancing employability and building capacity.

Assisted in initiatives that promote equal access to education, life skills training, and mentorship programs aimed at empowering both girls and boys.

Recruited by the UNDP under its Uganda Graduate Volunteer Scheme program, in partnership with UN Volunteers and Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development, aimed at enhancing employability among the youths in Uganda. I was consequently placed under the Anthill Foundation, Uganda for volunteering.

The main objective of the UGVS was to create employment avenues for young graduates while buil

Graduated with a dissertation titled; Local Governments' Management of Decentralised Human Resource for Employee Performance Improvement: A Case of Wakiso District.

Graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

Graduated with a Second Class Degree, Upper Division (Hons).