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Job Title:  Program Officer (4 Jobs)

Organisation: National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD) is a voluntary non-governmental women’s organization that was initiated by a group of women in 2009 and was legally registered in 2010. NAWAD is committed to promote a stable and peaceful society where women and girls access equal rights in the different spheres of life. The organization focuses on the family and the crucial role women play in their families, their communities and the development of Uganda as a nation. The main goal of the organization is to promote the rights of women and girls especially in relation to sustainable natural resource management and climate change social and economic right and governance, peace and security.

Job Summary:   The Programs officer will oversee the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of organization projects in the respective thematic areas mentioned above.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage program budgets ensuring that all projects are implemented in line with donor agreements.
• Develop and manage activity plans including setting clear targets and monitoring plans
• Monitor all program implementation and expenditures, managing and tracking expenses on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Develop and foster local partnerships with other organizations to meet program goals
• Supervise staff assigned fully to the thematic program.
• Take part in resource mobilization for the thematic program.
• Build the capacity of the program team through mentoring and coaching staff in key areas of managing projects
• Implement performance management processes and regularly sets targets
• Identify training needs of program staff to offer or find alternative resources for training
• Participate in grant review meetings as appropriate

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of A university degree in the relevant field
• An advanced post graduate diploma is an added advantage
• 2-3 years of professional experience in a similar role managing multiple projects or programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project design, proposal development and donor reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to plan, manage and deliver results according to specified timelines
• Ability to network effectively, work in teams and influence decisions.
• Willingness to be based in one of the program regions.
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Leading field teams and building capacity among grassroots organizations.

How to Apply:

Suitably qualified persons should submit their application which must include the following:

• A one-page type written application letter addressed to the Executive Director, National Association for Women’s Action in Development.
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae with a telephone contact and an email address that are functional.
• Copies of the relevant academic certificates and transcripts.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

The above application documents must be submitted as ONE PDF file to the email: nawad@nawad.co.ug  indicating the position applied for in the email reference.

Deadline: 30th January 2025

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