WaterAid Director of Programmes Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

WaterAid Director of Programmes Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

WaterAid Uganda looking for “Director of Programmes”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before October 05, 2023.

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WaterAid Director of Programmes Jobs 2023

The WaterAid has published a job vacancy announcement on September 26, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Director of Programmes to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

WaterAid Job Vacancy 2023

Job Purpose

• You are a member of the Senior Management Team. Acting as the bridge between strategy and execution, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful planning and execution of programmes (and associated projects) that positively impact WaterAid Uganda Vision.
• You will lead the strategic oversight, technical design, management and effective implementation/ delivery of WaterAid Uganda AIMS on WASH in Public Health and in Climate change.
• You will be accountable for setting, achieving and maintaining high standards of programming quality that reflect adherence to WaterAid quality programme
• standards, best practice and donor guidelines, while fostering needs-driven innovation to improve effectiveness and impact.
• You will galvanize team members with diverse expertise to collaborate effectively to deliver exceptional results that positively impact the communities we work in.

Position in Organization:

• Job Title: Director of Programmes
• Place of work: Kampala, Uganda
• Grade: G
• Contract type: 3 years
• Reports to: Country Director
• Direct Reports: Regional Programme Managers, Project Managers, Climate Change Advisor, Public Health Advisor.

Qualification:

Essential

• Master’s degree in Public Health, International Health, other Health Sciences with extensive experience in WASH programming.
• Minimum ten (10) years professional experience and at least seven (7) of which should be in a senior management position in reputed international or national non – governmental organization (NGO) leading multisector development programmes that deliver transformational change
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in managing multidisciplinary team with a minimum project portfolio of 1.5 million USD, implementing WASH programs, preferably in the context of either or both public health and climate change resilience.
• Proven experience in program management, including strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and creative solutions
• Competence in application of WaterAid common approaches to work including partnerships, convening, inclusion, systems strengthening, creating behavioral change, and mainstreaming gender and inclusion of youth.
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships and alliances for influencing government policy and programme delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Track record of gender sensitive approaches and programming of cross cutting issues i.e. people with disabilities, youth, and marginalized communities.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of climate change adaptation and mitigation to WASH intersection.
• Experience with gender equality and climate change
• Skills in digital data gathering, statistics and statistical analysis software packages
• Professional skills in preparation of research reports, policy design and interpretation. Having a good number of publications of articles in the recognized journals is preferred.
• Experience of policy dialogue with government and donors.
• Experience and knowledge on WASH sector issues is desirable with proven ability to analyse (qualitative and quantitative) data.
• Extensive experience of Policy or Communication campaigns.

How to Apply WaterAid Director of Programmes Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://www.wateraid.org/ug/sites/g/files/jkxoof416/files/2023-09/Director%20of%20Programmes.pdf

The Closing Date: October 05, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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