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Program Assistant – AIM jobs at BRAC Uganda | Apply Now
Uganda
BRAC Uganda is a leading development organization committed to improving the quality of life for people living in poverty, particularly through its focus on education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and social justice. With a stellar reputation for its innovative approaches and impactful programs, BRAC Uganda has been recognized as a pioneer in providing scalable and sustainable development solutions that empower vulnerable communities.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful change. BRAC Uganda offers a range of job opportunities and flexible work arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance while supporting personal and career growth.
Established as a branch of the global BRAC network, which began in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC Uganda has expanded its operations over the years, providing services across various regions of Uganda and becoming a trusted partner for local communities and development stakeholders. The organization’s business model focuses on creating self-sustaining social enterprises, driving impact through education, microfinance, healthcare, and social development. With a significant presence and extensive reach across Uganda, BRAC’s programs touch millions of lives annually.
Core values of integrity, innovation, empowerment, and social inclusion guide its operations, ensuring that the needs of the underserved are met with dignity and respect. The organization is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, investing in programs that address environmental sustainability, community development, and social welfare. For more information, visit their website at www.brac.net.
Are you looking for Bank jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Program Assistant – AIM jobs at BRAC Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
3 Oct 2025
Job Title
Program Assistant – AIM jobs at BRAC Uganda
BRAC Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Program Assistant – AIM (86 Positions)
Employer: BRAC Uganda
Location: Mbale, Iganga, Kamuli, Kampala, Masindi, Fort Portal
Employment Type: Contractual
Salary: Negotiable
Job Purpose
BRAC Uganda is seeking to recruit 86 Program Assistants (PAs) to support its Adolescent Initiative for Livelihoods and Empowerment (AIM) program. Reporting to the AIM Branch Manager, the PA will be responsible for implementing field-level activities across three core program pillars:
Social & Economic Empowerment (Livelihood & Education pathways)
Enabling Environment for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW)
The PA will oversee club setup and management, participant and mentor engagement, training facilitation, asset distribution, education support, and community mobilization. This role will work closely with technical teams, BRAC Microfinance, schools, and community stakeholders.
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.
Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational level, years of experience, current and expected salary to _bimcf.uganda@brac.net
Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.
Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 03 October 2025
NOTE: BRAC Uganda doesn’t charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process from the applicants. Should you have any doubts about the authenticity of any communication purportedly on behalf of BRAC Uganda please send us an email before taking any further action in relation to the issue at hand.
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardiess of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.
BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.
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How to Apply
Program Implementation & Supervision
Lead community-level program introduction and mobilization
Conduct participant and club selection, setup, and launch
Oversee club management and day-to-day activities
Recruit, train, and supervise mentors and ensure ongoing support and capacity building
Facilitate household-level surveys and participant assessments
Livelihood & Enterprise Development
Support selection of livelihood options for participants
Organize and conduct technical and entrepreneurship training
Monitor asset distribution and follow up on asset usage, income generation, and business growth
Collect and deposit shared-cost contributions from participants
Facilitate formation and supervision of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
Coordinate market linkages and enterprise development activities
Education Pathway Support
Identify and enroll eligible participants in the AIM Education pathway
Facilitate setup and supervision of peer mentor study circles
Distribute and monitor school-related support (cash/in-kind)
Liaise with schools to track attendance and academic progress
Support teacher development and school improvement planning
Community Engagement & Linkages
Form and engage Youth Development Committees (YDCs)
Organize community-level meetings and outreach
Map local service providers and support referrals, especially for GBV and SRH services
Establish strong relationships with schools, community leaders, and local government
Reporting & Documentation
Maintain all program records, registers, and files
Support both manual and digital data collection via platforms such as Binsight
Prepare timely programmatic reports and updates
Assist with local procurement, logistics, and branch-level operations
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Ensure the safety of all team members and program participants, especially children and vulnerable adults
Act as a safeguarding resource and promote safe practices in all program activities
Report safeguarding concerns in accordance with BRAC policies and procedures
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in any of the following or related fields:
Social Sciences
Community Development
Gender and Development
Business Administration
Human Resources
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working in the international development sector, preferably with:
Marginalized communities
Programs focused on education, microfinance, livelihoods, food security, or women’s empowerment
Skills and Competencies
Strong community mobilization and facilitation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups
Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to BRAC’s mission
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools (e.g. KoBo, SurveyCTO, CommCare, Google Forms)
Willingness to travel extensively and spend time in the field
