Project Team Leader / Field Office Manager Jobs – Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT)

Job Title: Project Team Leader / Field Office Manager

Organisation: Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT)

Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda

About Organisation:

Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT) is a refugee-led non-profit, non-governmental Organization whose core mandate is supporting conflict affected youth by tackling barriers to accessing quality education, sustainable Livelihoods and addressing root causes of violent conflicts for refugees and vulnerable host communities in displaced settings.

Job Summary: YSAT is seeking a Project Team Leader to provide overall strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational management for the PlayMatters 3.0 project in Kiryandongo. This dual role drives high-quality programmatic implementation while managing the Kiryandongo Field Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the planning, launch, execution, and close-out of PlayMatters 3.0 field activities in Kiryandongo
• Oversee daily operations, safety, and security protocols of the Kiryandongo office
• Serve as YSAT’s primary focal point for the PlayMatters project and attend coordination meetings with War Child Alliance and IRC
• Represent YSAT in coordination forums with OPM, UNHCR, District Local Government, and education working groups
• Manage the project budget in collaboration with the Project Finance Officer and ensure accurate forecasting and financial accountability

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Project Management, Development Studies, or related Social Sciences; Master’s or PGD in Project Planning & Management is highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing humanitarian or development education programmes, preferably Education in Emergencies
• At least 2 years in a field-office leadership or supervisory role
• Excellent leadership, partnership management, budget tracking, and report-writing skills
• Deep understanding of Uganda’s education system and refugee settlement dynamics

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 18^th August 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60