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Area Programme Manager job at SOS Children’s Villages Uganda | Apply Now
Mayuge, Uganda
SOS Children’s Villages is an international, non-governmental organization committed to ensuring that every child grows up with the love, care, and support they need to thrive, with a mission to build families for children in need, help them shape their futures, and share in the development of their communities. Renowned globally for its child-centered approach and long-standing impact in over 130 countries, the organization is widely respected for its integrity, compassion, and advocacy for children’s rights. It offers a nurturing and inclusive work culture that emphasizes teamwork, personal growth, and meaningful impact, providing diverse job opportunities with flexible and family-friendly work arrangements that attract passionate professionals dedicated to child welfare.
Founded in 1949 by Hermann Gmeiner in Austria, SOS Children’s Villages has grown into a leading voice in alternative care, evolving its model from family-based care to include youth empowerment, education, health, and emergency response services. Its innovative community-based approach integrates care with capacity-building, policy influence, and sustainable development initiatives to create long-term impact.
With operations in Uganda and across the globe, the organization upholds core values of courage, commitment, trust, and accountability. Deeply rooted in corporate social responsibility, SOS actively engages in programs that protect vulnerable children, strengthen families, and promote social inclusion. More information can be found at www.sos-childrensvillages.org.
Are you looking for Social work jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Area Programme Manager job at SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
11 Jul 2025
Job Title
Area Programme Manager job at SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
Job Description
Position: Area Programme Manager
Organization: SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
Location: Mayuge, Uganda
Application Deadline: 11th July 2025
Job Summary
The Area Programme Manager (APM) will provide strategic and operational leadership across all SOS programmes at the Mayuge Field Office, including Family Strengthening (FS), Alternative Care, and other donor or government-funded initiatives. As part of the National Management Team, the APM contributes to national strategy, ensures quality program implementation, builds local partnerships, and upholds safeguarding standards for children, staff, and organizational assets.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates should submit:
Application letter (including gross salary expectation)
Updated CV (max 8 pages)
Academic certificates
Contact details of three professional referees
Email as one single PDF document to: jobs@sosuganda.orgSubject Line: “Area Programme Manager – Mayuge”
Note: Late submissions or image files will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 28th July 2025.
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How to Apply
1. Strategic Leadership & Programme Oversight
Lead implementation of SOS CV Uganda’s vision, mission, and strategy at the location level.
Oversee all programme activities, ensuring alignment with national strategic goals and standards.
Represent the National Director in Mayuge and liaise with government and stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
2. Project Management, Planning & M&E
Guide project design, implementation, and monitoring using Results-Based Management (RBM) frameworks.
Oversee progress reviews and ensure quality and timely reporting to donors and partners.
Collaborate with M&E staff to conduct evaluations and track impact.
Support proposal development and staff capacity building in project cycle management.
3. Financial & Grants Management
Ensure adherence to financial policies and donor guidelines.
Work with finance staff to manage project budgets, grants, and internal controls.
Monitor financial performance and contribute to budget planning and reviews.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
Foster partnerships with local government, NGOs, and community networks.
Represent SOS in district-level forums and with donors.
Support fundraising, resource mobilization, and collaborative program implementation.
5. Alternative Care & Child Development
Ensure children in Alternative Care receive individualized support and development plans.
Supervise caregivers and educational staff to promote academic achievement, psychosocial support, and holistic well-being.
Monitor children's progress in health, education, and social development.
6. Human Resource & Team Development
Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring clarity of roles and performance expectations.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant work culture aligned with SOS policies.
Oversee recruitment, orientation, appraisals, and professional development.
7. Safeguarding & Compliance
Enforce safeguarding protocols for children, adults, and financial resources.
Integrate safeguarding into all management practices including recruitment, training, and reporting.
Ensure that all staff and partners understand and implement safeguarding measures.
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Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of strategic leadership experience in community development or child protection.
Proven expertise in child rights, gender equality, GBV prevention, and capacity building.
Strong ability to lead multi-sectoral partnerships with local government and community-based organizations.
Experience in proposal development, budget management, and results-based programming.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Fluency in English and working knowledge of local languages is an asset.
