Job Title: Programme Manager – EU WASSER
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Grants Management
- Oversee implementation of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and World Vision (WV) standards.
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Develop Program Risk Register to identify, develop mitigation measures and addressed risks in a timely.
- Ensure project start up and close out plans are done and implemented
- Work with the MEAL department to ensure all assessments, evaluations and consultancies are conducted on time and with quality
- Participate in the recruitment of key project staff, supervision and periodically evaluate performance of staff members.
Compliance and Reporting
- Work with program staff, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with grant requirements and regulations (both internal and external).
- Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Identify & support staff training needs on compliance requirements and best practices.
- Work with the relevant staff to prepare and submit timely and accurate reports to donors (financial and program reports).
Resource mobilization and donor engagement
- Participate in development of quality project designs, concepts and fundable proposals.
- Participate in donor engagement activities.
- Document learnings from the project and ensure learnings feed into new project designs.
- Take lead in documentation and sharing of Impact/success stories and best practices to promote learning.
Stakeholders Engagement, Networking and Collaboration
- Network and collaborate with key stakeholders such as the District Local Government, OPM, UNHCR etc. in the Program Area, and ensure the project is represented in sector meetings
- Maintain effective coordination and working relationship with consortium partners and donors
- Organize quarterly joint monitoring visits with key stakeholders and follow up implementation of actions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelors degree in Humanitarian/Development related Discipline /Masters in a relevant field of study is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years NGO work, experience implementing multi-sectoral grants at middle management or senior management level in an INGO.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation with donors, and government officials.
- Experience delivering results, multitasking and managing staff in high-stress environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in fostering program learning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Strong policy analysis and advocating skills
- Refugee protection background
- Good budget management skills
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Programme Management skills
- People management skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Deadline: 28th November 2025
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60