IsraAID Head of Programs Jobs in Uganda
IsraAID Head of Programs Jobs in Uganda;The Head of Programs provides strategic and operational leadership for all IsraAID Uganda programmes. The role ensures implementation, quality, coherence, and impact across multiple sectors and field locations, serving as the primary programme lead within the Country Management Team.
Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Quality
Provide strategic oversight of all programmes, including WASH, Nutrition, Child Protection, and emerging sectors
Lead programme planning, design, and implementation in line with IsraAID’s global strategy and country priorities
Ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with donor requirements
Oversee programme quality through field visits, reviews, technical support, and systematic use of monitoring data and community feedback
Lead development of project work plans, monitoring frameworks, and programme reports
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to Country Director, Country Management Team, and HQ
Work with MEAL Officer to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems
Staff Supervision & Team Management
Directly supervise senior programmatic officers (WASH Officer, Area Project Officers, Senior Nutrition Officer)
Provide performance feedback, coaching, and development support
Coordinate programme team meetings and communication across field locations
Support recruitment processes for programme positions
Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture
Donor Relations & Reporting
Lead preparation of high‑quality donor narrative reports
Maintain relationships with donor focal points and support donor visits
Represent IsraAID Uganda in programme coordination forums and partner meetings
Contribute to proposal development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with government, UN agencies, NGO partners, and community stakeholders
Represent IsraAID Uganda at national and district‑level coordination meetings
Support capacity building of partner Community‑Based Organisations (CBOs)
Planning, Budgeting & Compliance
Lead programme strategy development and contribute to Country Strategic Plan
Monitor budget utilization with Senior Finance Officer and flag variances
Ensure compliance with IsraAID policies, donor requirements, and national regulations
Risk Monitoring
Identify, monitor, and mitigate programmatic, operational, and contextual risks
Maintain programme risk register and report status to Country Director
Integrate risk monitoring
into MEAL systems
Flag emerging risks related to security, access, partner performance, or compliance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Work, Public Health, or related discipline (required)
Master’s degree in relevant field (preferred)
Additional training in project management, MEAL, or humanitarian programming (advantageous)
Experience
Minimum 6 years’ progressive experience in humanitarian or development programming
At least 3 years in senior management or programme leadership
Experience managing multi‑sectoral programmes across multiple field locations
Proven experience in refugee, displacement, or humanitarian‑response settings (Ugandan refugee context advantageous)
Track record of programme design, implementation, and quality assurance
Experience with donor‑funded grants management and compliance
Experience leading proposal development and resource mobilisation
Demonstrated staff supervision and team leadership experience
Experience in external representation and networking with government, UN agencies, donors, and coordination forums
Skills
Strong project cycle management expertise
Solid MEAL systems knowledge and accountability to affected populations
Budget management and financial oversight skills
High‑quality proposal writing and donor reporting ability
Understanding of safeguarding, PSEA, and protection mainstreaming
Risk identification and management skills
Strong analytical, strategic‑planning, and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent written and spoken English; strong report‑writing skills
Proficiency in MS Office and data/reporting tools
Ability to represent the organisation credibly with donors and partners
Key Behaviors
Honest, diligent, and trustworthy
Flexible and adaptable in time management
Team player with proactive attitude
Commitment to IsraAID’s values: Professionalism, Humanity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Adaptability, Resilience
How to Apply
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