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Job Title:  Project Program Officer

Organisation: Women in Technology Uganda (WITU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Founded in 2014, Women in Technology Uganda (WITU) is a non-profit started by women for women. The goal of the organization is to transform the lives of women and girls from underserved communities into successful technologists and entrepreneurs. We achieve this through carefully working with communities and their people to bring lasting change.

Job Summary:  The Project Program Officer supports the implementation of WITU’s digital skills training and employment program for young women. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer will play a crucial role in executing project activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and contributing to the program’s success.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operations
• Assist in the day-to-day execution of the digital skills training program, including coordinating schedules, logistics, and curriculum development.
• Provide support and guidance to program partners and participants throughout their training journey.
• Help build and maintain relationships with employers, assisting in organizing job fairs and networking events.
• Collect and manage program data, prepare reports, and contribute to program evaluation and improvement efforts.
• Liaise with trainers, mentors, and partners to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Support budget management and expense tracking.
• Assist in fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development and impact reporting.
• Be a contact person for each partner in the program, ensuring the partner is aligned with the project implementation and is on track.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote the program and its graduates.
• Represent WITU in relevant forums and discussions.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement innovative approaches to digital skills training and job placement.
• Collect and incorporate feedback from employers and graduates to improve the program.
• Optimize the use of technology, including the WITU New Graduate Job Board.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Contribute to Implementation of WITU’s RBM tools to assess program impact and generate data for decision-making.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote the program and its graduates.
• Represent WITU in relevant forums and discussions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in either Business or Management is required or equivalent.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in similar roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework.
• Understanding of the Results Based Management Framework (RBM).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Time management skills.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications and data management tools.
• Friendly and approachable.

How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 29th July 2024

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