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Job Summary

Job Title:
Programs Director
Employer:
CIYOTA
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
social science jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 21 January 2026

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CIYOTA is a refugee-led, community-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and marginalised youth in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Full-time

Deadline: 

21 Jan 2026

Programs Director Job at CIYOTA

CIYOTA

Job Description

The Program Director at CIYOTA is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s programs, ensuring alignment with CIYOTA’s mission and strategic goals. They will lead program staff, develop partnerships, and ensure program sustainability and impact, reporting to the Executive Director.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Program Strategy, Design, and Implementation

  • Oversee the development and execution of CIYOTA’s programs.
  • Manage and supervise ongoing CIYOTA programs to ensure alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and promote an environment that supports innovative programming.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

  • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and impact.
  • Ensure timely and regular monitoring of project activities in line with the CIYOTA M&E framework.
  • Guide the management team to ensure accountability, quality, and evidence-based decision-making.

Leadership, People Management, and Organizational Culture

  • Supervise program staff and provide strategic leadership to the program teams.
  • Create a supportive environment that fosters personal responsibility, teamwork, and commitment to CIYOTA’s mission and values.

Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, and Fundraising Support

  • Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, donors, and community leaders.
  • Actively participate in the fundraising committee, supporting donor engagement, proposal development, and resource mobilization efforts.

Compliance, Reporting, and Governance Support

  • Ensure compliance with CIYOTA policies, procedures, and donor requirements.
  • Prepare and submit periodic program reports to the Executive Director for donor and Board reporting.

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