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Job Summary

Job Title:
Head of Programme Uganda (Direct Placement)
Employer:
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 13 June 2025

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About the Organisation

Head of Programme Uganda (Direct Placement) job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting the rights of displaced people and supporting them with shelter, education, legal assistance, food security, and livelihoods in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Known for its neutrality, professionalism, and impactful fieldwork, NRC has earned global recognition and trust, especially in conflict-affected regions across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. The organization fosters an inclusive, mission-driven work culture that values courage, innovation, and collaboration, offering employees a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth, global mobility, and remote work where applicable.

Since its establishment in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II, NRC has evolved into a strategic global actor that adapts to emerging humanitarian crises through forward-thinking approaches such as digital cash transfer systems, needs-based response models, and community engagement frameworks. Operating in over 30 countries with thousands of staff and volunteers, NRC is anchored in core values of dedication, transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. Its commitment to corporate social responsibility is reflected in sustainable programming, advocacy for displaced populations, and efforts to influence international policy for long-term change. To learn more or get involved, visit the official website at www.nrc.no.

Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Head of Programme Uganda (Direct Placement) job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Deadline: 

13 Jun 2025

Job Title

Head of Programme Uganda (Direct Placement) job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job Description

Job Title:  Head of Programme Uganda (Direct Placement)

Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to assume overall responsibility for programme development and strategic vision in the country promoting learning and a cost-conscious culture as well as ensure effective and constructive communication between related functions and Area offices. The Head of Programme has the overall responsibility to develop and ensure good partnership relations and ensure programme relevant advocacy priorities are identified and taken forward. The position also has line management responsibility as well responsibility to manage and ensure support and capacity building related to PCM, M&E framework, integrated programming and programme quality. The Programme Development Unit, led by the Head of Programme, supports with development of capacity in core competencies and cross-cutting themes, working collaboratively and in a matrix structure with Support departments, Area Manager, and the Regional Programme department. The Head of Programme takes lead on donor relations, monitoring and evaluation, and other specialist areas as assigned. This will be fulfilled through the following: What will you do:

The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high-quality programmes.

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.

All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan applicants should apply online at the APPLY Button below.


Deadline: 13th June 2025



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How to Apply

Generic responsibilities

  • Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action

  • Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies

  • Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes

  • Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts

Specific responsibilities

  • Any other tasks as delegated by the line manager

  • Ensure strategic programme development in the country in line with the region and global programme initiatives.

  • Overseeing specific advances in NRC’s Innovation, Protection, Markets and Digital programming, through an increasingly localised and networked approach

  • Contribute to expanding the use of Cash Based Programmes and increase use of technology as a way of increasing efficiency of the programmes

  • Contribute to strengthening accountability to beneficiaries through improving M&E systems, the establishment of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and improved needs assessments for evidence-based programming.

  • Facilitate initiatives for integrated programme analysis and response analysis, including the integration of relevant cross-cutting issues such as protection, safe programming and access

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position as the above mentioned responsibilities are just a snapshot.

Head of Programme Uganda (Direct Placement) job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Generic professional competencies:

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector, with at least 5 years in a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context.

  • Evident experience holding an international position.

  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile


Core competency expertise

  • Experience in programme strategy development

  • Experience in Project Cycle Management

  • Experience in grants management

  • Experience in M&E management

  • Demonstrated knowledge of protection mainstreaming and Accountability to Affected Populations

  • Demonstrated experience in representation and advocacy

  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal

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