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Job Summary

Job Title:
Programme Manager
Employer:
War Child Alliance
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 9 December 2025

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About the Organisation

Programme Manager job at War Child Alliance | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

War Child International is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war, focusing on protection, education, and advocacy for children's rights in conflict zones. Established in the early 1990s, War Child has expanded its operations across 14 countries, including regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, delivering life-changing services and support in communities affected by conflicts.

The organization is recognized for its commitment to reaching children as early as possible when conflict breaks out and supporting them long after the cameras have gone. War Child fosters a work culture rooted in values of integrity, transparency, and accountability, offering employees a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Job opportunities span various roles, with positions advertised on their official website, providing details on work arrangements and application procedures. Innovation is central to War Child's approach, implementing evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children's well-being, education, and self-determination. As a networked expert organization, War Child collaborates with partners to maximize its reach and impact.

The organization's core values emphasize being accountable to children, ensuring their safety and involving them in decisions that affect their lives. Corporate social responsibility is inherent in War Child's mission, as it strives to uphold the rights of children and support their recovery from the effects of armed conflict. For more information, visit their official website at www.warchild.org.uk.​

Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Programme Manager job at War Child Alliance

Full Time

Deadline: 

9 Dec 2025

Job Title

Programme Manager job at War Child Alliance

War Child Alliance

Job Description

Job Title:  Programme Manager

Organisation: War Child Alliance

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Job Summary: 

The position is responsible for ensuring that all programs in Uganda align with War Child’s mandate and Country Strategy. This role involves supporting local partners, managing project implementation, support fund raising initiatives including writing project proposals, represent War Child in coordination forums and with the Ministry and OPM and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to maintain program quality and compliance with donor guidelines. The role involves program development, develop local partnership, quality assurance, staff capacity building, research, and managing a dynamic team.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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How to Apply

  • Strategy and Programme quality

  • Programme Management/Implementation

  • Fundraising & Proposal Development

  • Programme Quality Assurance

  • Staff Management & Capacity Building

  • Partnerships and Scaling

  • Representation and Networking

Programme Manager job at War Child Alliance

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  • Master’s degree in in Social Work, Community Development, Social Sciences or any other relevant degree.

  • Knowledge of psychosocial programmes for children within the Humanitarian sector

  • 5 years’ experience in a management position

  • Experience with community-based programmes with an (I)NGO in post conflict context

  • Experience in managing over 5 staff in the recent years and proven record in with training and capacity building of staff.

  • Experience with strategic networking for partnership development and resource mobilisation, familiarity with major donors (EC, ECHO, USAID, FCDO), and with UN agencies

  • Social and communicative skills for coaching and managing of staff and frequent internal and external contacts.

  • Proven success in writing proposals and fundraising

  • Ability to assess social/ political situations and able to act in a diplomatic way in delicate situations.

  • Good listening, analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Understanding and practicing shared leadership

  • Good people management skills

  • Able to work with minimal supervision

  • Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize.

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