Jobs at:
Life change Initiative Uganda

Vacancy title:
Program Development Officer

Deadline of this Job:
November 18, 2016 at 5:00 pm

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Life changers initiative Uganda (LCI-U), a CBO in Mpigi District is looking for a PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (PDO).
Description of Job Duties:
• Liaison between Life Changers‘ and Governmental/Non-Governmental authorities tor collaborative programming on behalf of Life Changers‘.
• Monitor and actively search for upcoming agency "calls for proposals“ and proactively inform the Country Director of upcoming opportunities.
• Write concept papers, proposals, and project summaries in support of the Country Director.
• Work with the Country Director, Deputy Country Director, and Finance Manager to develop proposal budgets.
• Work out Lite Changers’ Program Management Guidelines.
• Coordinate assessments and conduct field visits in order to collect and verity data.
• Analyze data and background materials in order to provide guidance and support to Country Director and key decision makers.
• Research and propose best practices in development programs and NGO operations.
• Oversee updates of Life Changers‘database that captures project details and geographical coverage of activities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure accurate and appropriate impact stories are being developed regularly.
• Serve as focal point for Lite Changers’ Initiative-Uganda social media accounts, updating content, responding to queries, and monitoring traffic flow.
• Developing and writing of quarterly reports and proposals.
• Provide surge capacity and assume additional responsibilities in the event of a natural disaster or crisis.
• Assist the Country Director with strategic planning and the implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of newly funded programs.

Job requirements:
• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university.
• Master's degree in related fields (international relations, international health, agriculture, economics, etc); three to five years‘ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working for humanitarian organizations.
• Strong skills in analytical and strategic thinking.
• Proven experience in proposal writing and M&E (including data management).

Job application procedure
Applications can be submitted in at Plot 10 Lumumba Avenue Kampala, Tel 0757133932 by November 18, 2016 at 5:00 pm. At LCI-U. we believe in equal employment opportunities for all. Women are encouraged to apply.