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Job Title:  Program Officer  

Organisation: African Youth Development Link (AYDL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports To: Chief of Party

About Organisation:

African Youth Development Link (AYDL) is the leading youth-focused not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Uganda on a mission to empower young people and youth to participate in governance and development decision-making processes at all levels. Established on 14th July 2009, AYDL advocates the implementation and reform of laws and policies for increased youth participation in leadership and democratic governance processes at local and national levels for progress and change in Uganda and beyond.

Additionally, AYDL coordinates the Youth Coalition on Electoral Democracy in Uganda (YCED), which has a membership of over 80 organizations spread across the country. The Coalition spearheads the National Youth Manifesto (NYM) initiative – an innovative framework for continuous advocacy and engagement on nationally agreed mutual policy and program priorities of youth to government and other actors during each five-year political term of office.

Job Summary:   The Program Officer will oversee the implementation of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, donor requirements, and beneficiary needs. The role involves planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting to achieve program objectives within defined timelines and budgets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Develop detailed project plans, including work plans, timelines, budgets, and monitoring frameworks.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring activities are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, identifying and addressing challenges to maintain alignment with objectives.
• Collaborate with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) teams to design and execute project evaluations.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with project partners, donors, local government, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, including feedback and learning forums.
• Represent the organization in external forums, including advocacy events and technical working groups.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare high-quality and timely project reports for internal and external audiences, including donors and stakeholders.
• Document project achievements, lessons learned, and best practices for future programming.
• Maintain organized and accessible records of all project activities, outputs, and outcomes.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to the development of funding proposals by providing technical inputs and supporting budgeting processes.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaboration to enhance program impact.

Capacity Building

• Provide training and mentorship to project staff and partners to strengthen their capacity in project implementation.
• Organize community-level awareness and capacity-building sessions for program beneficiaries.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields; a master’s degree is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in project implementation, preferably in the NGO sector or USAID-funded projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with local government and community-level actors.
• Strong understanding of USAID compliance requirements and donor reporting standards.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and monitoring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address implementation challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and build networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana).

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to travel frequently to project sites and work in field environments as required.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application cover letter, CV, and academic credentials to recruitment@aydl.org. Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for (e.g. “Program Officer”) in the subject line of the email.

Deadline: 7th February 2025

NB: AYDL is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth and individuals from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Join us today and make a difference!

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