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Programme Scale Lead

Job Title: Programme Scale Lead

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Grade: SLT

Department: Programs

Reports to: Country Director

 Direct Reports:  Senior Pracs (Team leads), MEAL lead, consultants, where appropriate

Job Purpose

The Programme and Scale Lead provides strategic and technical oversight of Child’s i’s programme portfolio,
ensuring programmes are well designed, delivered on time, within budget, and to a consistently high standard.
The role works closely with the MEAL function to embed evidence, learning, and quality assurance, and to
identify clear opportunities for scale and sustainability in line with Child’s i’s strategic objectives.
You will supervise senior practitioners, provide guidance and coaching to programme teams, and ensure
strong planning, coordination, documentation, and performance management across the portfolio. The role
also serves as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, strengthening safeguarding practice,
compliance, and a culture of accountability across all programmes and partnerships.
Externally, the Programme and Scale Lead will steward key relationships and partnerships with civil society
organisations, local government, community structures, and faith-based organisations, helping to coordinate
collaboration, strengthen delivery ecosystems, and position Child’s i’s work for broader adoption and impact.

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

Key Working Relationships (contacts)

Internal Contacts

  • Country Director, Business Development Lead,
    Project Managers/ Team Leads (UG), Head of
    Finance, Advocacy Manager, Social workers and
    Senior Practitioners, MEAL Officers

External Contacts

  • Government Officials, In-country donor
    representatives and other partner NGOs, CSOs,
    MGLSD

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

● Minimum of a Postgraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies or a similar
relevant field.
● Experience working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health,
Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
● Minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience in an INGO or similar, interfacing with partners and civil
society organisations.
● Thorough understanding and demonstrated commitment to child rights issues and the guiding principles of
the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including non-discrimination, child participation and the best
interest of the child.
● Programme and Project management experience, including demonstrated abilities within
programme/budget development, implementation and monitoring & evaluation.
● Solid understanding of the roles and dynamics of Civil Society and Government actors, respectively, and
the relevance of engaging with both parties in order to ensure effective promotion and protection of
children’s rights.

● Superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and
persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders
● Must be capable of applying their skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct
implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills
to others
● Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, thrive in a multicultural environment, be flexible and
handle pressure with professional grace
● Strong measurement, analytical, systematic-thinking, planning and organisational skills;
● Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a diverse team and manage complex and sensitive organisational relationships.
● Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities
● Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a
team.
● Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills
● Ability to manage complex workloads and deliver work to tight deadlines
● Ability to travel frequently
● Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

● Outgoing and proactive personality
● Proven ability to work as a member of a team
● Ability to work independently and with minimal direction or supervision
● Interest in alternative care and child protection, and care Reform
● Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to promoting child rights.
● Resilience to stress and uncertainty

How to Apply:

Send your updated application letter and CV ONLY to applications@childsifoundation.org.
The closing date for applications is 16th March 2026 COB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Child’s i Foundation is committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults from sexual
exploitation and other forms of harassment and abuse. Rigorous background and reference
checks will be conducted in the course of the recruitment process.