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About the Organisation
Caritas Uganda, founded in 1970, is the coordinating body for socio-economic development under the Uganda Episcopal Conference. Its mission is to provide emergency relief, rehabilitation, poverty eradication, HIV/AIDS prevention, improved community livelihoods, good governance promotion, organizational development, and peacebuilding. Caritas Uganda works through local partners and the Caritas International network to address the root causes of poverty and injustice, ensuring sustainable development solutions for Ugandans.
Protection Program Manager job at Caritas Uganda | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Protection Program Manager job at Caritas Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
30 Sept 2025
Job Title
Protection Program Manager job at Caritas Uganda
Caritas Uganda
Job Description
Based in Ntinda, Kampala, the Protection Program Manager will oversee Caritas International’s Uganda programs in refugee settlements and host communities in Kikuube, Kyegegwa, Dokolo, and Kabale. The role requires institutional representation with partners, donors, and coordination forums, while driving country strategies in line with Caritas International’s overall goals. Responsibilities include team leadership, program monitoring and evaluation, donor engagement, financial oversight, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The Program Manager will provide technical guidance to partners, monitor the political and socio-economic context, ensure program quality, and maintain communication with Caritas headquarters and the East Africa regional office.
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.
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Interested and qualified candidates are advised that all applications should be submitted online.
To apply please send your CV (max 3 pages), cover letter, three references, and salary expectations to d.odongo@caritasint.be with the subject line “Protection Program Manager”
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How to Apply
Represent Caritas International in coordination forums, UN clusters, HINGO Forum, and donor meetings.
Develop and monitor Caritas Uganda’s country strategy and program portfolio.
Supervise, coordinate, and support the Uganda team, ensuring transparency and inclusion.
Oversee recruitment, HR compliance, and team performance.
Monitor political, security, and socio-economic contexts to inform program adaptation.
Support program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Provide technical guidance to local partners in program implementation and monitoring.
Ensure program quality, advocacy, and communication efforts.
Oversee financial and administrative functions with support from the regional finance coordinator.
Maintain regular communication with Caritas headquarters and regional structures.
Prepare quarterly reports and conduct regular field visits.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, International Relations, Sociology, or related field (specialization in Humanitarian Protection preferred).
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in emergency and/or development project implementation with a focus on humanitarian protection and livelihoods.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including nexus, conflict sensitivity, and gender integration.
Proven experience with institutional donors such as DGD, ECHO, EU, and UN agencies.
Demonstrated leadership and capacity-building skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong communication, advocacy, and partnership skills.
