Programs Manager – Field Position NGO Jobs – Noonday Children’s Home

Job Title:  Programs Manager – Field Position

Organisation: Noonday Children’s Home

Duty Station: Busia, Uganda

About the Company:

Noonday Children’s Home is a nonprofit organization committed to ending child sex slavery through prevention. We identify those children who are at risk of being sold and help provide them a home environment in which their physical, educational, emotional and spiritual needs can be met. By creating a supportive environment for each child served, we seek to ensure a childhood free from sex slavery and dramatically lower the risk for sexual exploitation.

Job Summary:   The Programs Manager will play a significant role in the development and sustainability of the long-term plan for Noonday Children’s homes. He or she will work closely with the Executive Director/Country Director in managing Noonday Children’s homes. He or she will be responsible for creating individual plans for each child with input from Operations Manager, House Parents, Counselors, and teachers. He or she must be passionate about working with children and influencing the next generation of Ugandans. This position will report directly to the Country Director – Uganda. This is a field position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create the overall Program strategy for NCH
• Develop strategic relationships and partnerships that are needed to maintain a safe home for the children
• Create individual plans for each child with feedback from all that interact with the children
• Assist with monthly budgeting needs for programs
• Assist with solving problems at the property and be on call for emergencies
• Communicate routinely with Country Director
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, marketing, business or related field
• Three years of experience working ideally with an international NGO.
• Collaboration with others including staff and government officials
• Relevant work and event management experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills essential.
• Ability to confidently communicate with diverse audiences.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and Word.
• Strong organizational skills essential and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proven project management ability.

Critical Qualities

• Commitment to lead by example following the Christian Faith and living a life that honors Jesus Christ
• Must commit to love the children of Noonday
• Impeccable attention to detail, excellent organizational, planning, prioritizing, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Disciplined with priorities, efficient, works well under stress.
• Self-motivated and articulate.
• Personable, mature judgment, discerning, emotionally intelligent.
• Strong ethic of service sustained positive attitude, passion for the Noonday Children’s Homes plans.
• Experience supporting multiple projects and outcomes at the same time.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to travel, as needed.
• Flexibility in managing additional tasks as assigned by the Country Director or Executive Director

How to Apply:

This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary is based on experience.

All interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letters via the link below

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Deadline: 16th May 2025

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