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Job Title: Programme
Officer

• Contribute to the design and
  delivery of projects/programmes.
• Manage all operational/implementation
  aspects of programme management.
• Provide input into financial
  corporate returns (Forecasting, end of year exercise) as required by the
  Departmental Finance Officer.
• Liaise with the Lead Adviser to
  maintain a risk matrix for projects/programmes and ensure that they are
  discussed/updated on a quarterly basis.
• Attending field visits with partners
  in order to effectively monitor programmes.
• Ensure all documentation regarding
  any key decisions made on respective projects/programmes is electronically
  filed.
• Ensure the timely completion of
  programme/Project reviews.
• Ensure all projects/programmes are
  in line with corporate guidance.
• Provide direct support to the Team
  Leaders and contribute to policy discussions as assigned.
• Provide inputs to internal policy
  discussion and submissions.
• Ensure that all documents and
  information posted on the DFID’s Programme Management electronic system
  adhere to the transparency guidelines.
• Work closely with DFID
  Communications Team to produce products that demonstrate results and Value
  for Money.
• Attend conferences, workshops and
  meetings on behalf of/in the absence of Lead Adviser.

• A Bachelors Degree in Social
  Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 3 years experience in a
  programme or projects management/ administration role
• Experience of working with
  Government, multi-lateral agencies and development partners to identify
  problems/obstacles and develop/implement practical solutions.
• Knowledge of Project Cycle
  Management
• Strong financial management
  knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part
  of a team to deliver results.
• Self starter who is able to take and
  see through delegated decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication
  skills

• Planning and Delivery of Work
• Decision Making
• Working with Others
• Communicating with Others
• Analysis and use of information

• Please fill in the application form
  and the Positive Action Approach form (titled “Equal Opportunities
  Monitoring Form”) which are available on the DFID Uganda website mentioned
  here.
• For more information about this
  vacancy and the work of DFID in Uganda visit

• The completed forms must be
  submitted together with typed copies of the applicant’s CV with the names
  and contact information of 3 work related referees.
• Indicate the Job position in the
  subject title e.g. “Programme Officer.”

• While we thank all applicants for
  your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any
  form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Applicants must be legally
  authorised to work in Uganda.

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