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Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator 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.
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Full Time
Deadline:
11 Jul 2025
Job Title
Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator job at SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator
Organization: SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
Location: Mayuge, Uganda
Deadline to Apply: 11th July 2025
Position Summary
The Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day implementation, supervision, and evaluation of all Family Strengthening (FS) program activities in Mayuge. This includes managing program staff, ensuring quality service delivery, aligning with donor expectations, building community partnerships, and ensuring child protection, safeguarding, and sustainability. The coordinator reports to the Program Director and works closely with the National Program Coordinator.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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How to Apply
Program Implementation & Management
Lead and monitor implementation of FS activities in line with program plans and donor commitments.
Develop and oversee annual budgets, work plans, and procurement needs.
Ensure compliance with SOS and donor financial, procurement, and reporting guidelines.
Facilitate family selection and exit processes based on vulnerability and self-reliance assessments.
Support the development and monitoring of Family Development Plans (FDPs).
Monitoring, Evaluation, & Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Support the M&E Officer in designing and implementing evaluation tools and systems.
Conduct regular field visits, supervise data quality, and contribute to donor reports.
Participate in program reviews, learning activities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and formalize partnerships with local organizations, service providers, and government entities.
Support community-based capacity development and strengthen referral networks.
Represent SOS in district-level forums and community engagements.
Financial Management
Monitor program expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Participate in budget planning, forecasting, and donor proposal development.
Support procurement planning and logistics in line with organizational policy.
Human Resource & Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor the FS program team, including setting performance targets and providing feedback.
Ensure team adherence to safeguarding policies and child protection standards.
Plan staff workloads effectively and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and exit procedures.
Promote a strong team spirit and positive, accountable work environment.
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Psychology, or related field.
Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Development Studies, M&E, or Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in community development work with NGOs, especially in child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), livelihoods, education, or WASH.
Strong knowledge of child rights advocacy and experience working with government and donor-funded programs.
Proven skills in project planning, M&E (Results-Based Management), budget oversight, proposal writing, and team management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools for M&E and reporting.
Flexible, resilient, and able to work under pressure in dynamic field environments.
