Programs Manager

TITLE: Programs Manager
REPORTS TO: Country Director – Uganda
DUTY STATION: Busia
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: Commensurate with experience

Job Summary:
The Programs Manager will play a significant role in the development and sustainability of the long-term plan for Noonday Children’s homes. He or she will work closely with the Executive Director/Country Director in managing Noonday Children’s homes. He or she will be responsible for creating individual plans for each child with input from House Parents, Counselors, and teachers. This is a field position.

Key Responsibilities

Plan the overall delivery of NCH programs and their activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization.

● Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
● Create individual plans for each child with feedback from all that interact with the children.
● In consultation with the Country Director, develop monthly and other periodic budgets and work plans to support the programs.
● Provide support to the Country Director in recruitment, selection and performance management of program staff (including house parents, nanny, guards, and counselors).
● Ensure that all program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the Organization and relevant legislation.
● Identify and evaluate risks/problems associated with program activities at the Property and take appropriate action to control the risks/problems.
● Assist with solving problems at the property
● Communicate routinely with Country/Executive Director

● Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience
● Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Works Social Administration, Child Development, Development Studies or related field.
● Three years of relevant experience working preferred, ideally with an international NGO.
● Working knowledge of NGO process
● Relevant work and event management experience required.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills essential.
● Ability to confidently communicate with diverse audiences.
● Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and Word.
● Strong organizational skills essential and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
● Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
● Proven project management ability.

Critical Qualities
 Commitment to lead by example following the Christian Faith and living a life that honors Jesus Christ
 Must commit to love the children of Noonday
 Impeccable attention to detail, excellent organizational, planning, prioritizing, and time management skills.
 Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
 Disciplined with priorities, efficient, works well under stress.
 Self-motivated and articulate.
 Personable, mature judgment, discerning, emotionally intelligent.
 Strong ethic of service sustained positive attitude, passion for the Noonday Children’s Homes plans.
 Experience supporting multiple projects and outcomes at the same time.
 Works well in a team environment.
 Ability to travel, as needed.
 Flexibility in managing additional tasks as assigned by the Country Director or Executive Director

How to Apply:
All interested and qualified persons are encouraged to submit their Cover letter and Resumé to the Country Director by email to
humancapital@talisconsults.com quoting the position.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on 18th August 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: Noonday Children’s Homes DOES NOT charge any kind of fee(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.

This recruitment is through Talis Consults Ltd.