4 Program Officers jobs at National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD)

JOB DETAILS:
The National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD) is a Ugandan non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls. Founded in 2009, NAWAD focuses on addressing persistent gender-based challenges such as discrimination, lack of access to resources, and violence. The organization works through capacity building, advocacy, research, and service delivery to achieve its mission of fostering social, economic, and environmental justice. NAWAD envisions a society where women and girls enjoy equal rights and opportunities alongside men and boys, contributing to sustainable development.
We invite qualified applicants to apply for the following position:
4 Program Officers
Thematic Areas: Climate Change and Natural resources management, Human rights, health and gender-based violence and Social Justice, Women Economic Empowerment and Organizational Capacity building.

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

KEY TASKS 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

Qualification, experience, skills, and abilities required

• 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Working Hours: 8 Daily
Suitably qualified persons should submit their application which must include the following:
1. A one-page type written application letter addressed to the Executive Director, National
Association for Women’s Action in Development.
2. Up-to-date curriculum vitae with a telephone contact and an email address that are functional.
3. Copies of the relevant academic certificates and transcripts.
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation
5. 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.