Programme Officer

• PositionProgramme Officer
• CompanyRestless Development
• LocationArua, Uganda
• Job TypeContract
• CategoryNGO, International Development, Health Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryYouth development and sexual and reproductive health
• DepartmentProgrammes
• DeadlineMonday, 23 November 2026, 5:00 PM EAT

Restless Development describes itself as a youth-led global network that puts young people at the centre of development. In Uganda, its work supports young people to access decent work, essential public services and a productive, dignified life.

The organisation’s Uganda programmes span youth voice and democracy, education and livelihoods, gender and sexual health, and climate justice. Its Uganda page lists offices in Kampala, Jinja, Moroto and West Nile, with work across several regions.

The Programme Officer delivers SHE SOARS programming in Terego and Arua, with relevant national programme activities as needed. Work with adolescent girls and young people combines community sensitisation on SRHR and harmful gender norms with volunteer engagement, outreach and health-system coordination. The post works with government health facilities, District Health Management Teams, VHTs and Health Technical Working Groups to strengthen gender- and youth-responsive services, planning and data use.

Reporting to the Assistant Programme Coordinator, the Officer leads planning and implementation, manages and mentors community-structure volunteers, and integrates Behaviour Change and Communication outreaches. The role also covers research sharing, district and sub-county reporting, partner representation and relationship-building, alongside performance management, budget tracking, training, safeguarding and routine M&E. The advert specifies 50% FTE, regular domestic travel in West Nile and possible weekend or holiday work, for which time off in lieu can be taken.

In plain terms, this job splits into 5 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Programme delivery and safety

This work plans SHE SOARS activities, engages young people on SRHR and gender norms, and supports volunteers to work safely.

• Lead planning and delivery of SHE SOARS components while running community sessions on SRHR and harmful gender norms affecting young people.
• Train volunteers on safety and welfare, assess risks and report concerns.
• Recruit and retain Team Leaders and Community Structure Volunteers.
• Recruit and retain Intergenerational Dialogue Mentors; support Social Analysis and Action Facilitators, and involve Youth Advisory Structure members.
• Consult District Health Management Teams on gender-youth plans and budgets; involve Health Technical Working Groups in data, SRH oversight and training manuals.
• Coordinate integrated Behaviour Change and Communication outreaches with health facilities in remote areas for adolescent SRH access, and prepare volunteer training.

Monitoring and programme reporting

The Officer keeps volunteer monitoring on track, produces programme and finance reports, and helps improve activities and events.

• Use M&E systems to keep volunteer and team-leader monitoring and reporting on schedule.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly narrative updates, review quarterly financial reports, and lead the yearly and internal programme reports.
• Improve volunteer activities and events through ongoing development and fresh approaches.
• Help district and sub-county officials understand SHE SOARS and other Restless Development programmes.
• Work with researchers to share study findings effectively with relevant stakeholders.

Partnership and district links

The role maintains working relationships with government, community, education and health partners, and keeps local reporting current.

• Submit quarterly updates to district and sub-county governments and keep supporting records current.
• Represent Restless Development Uganda in meetings with government and NGO partners when requested.
• Build contacts with local representatives, refugee and host groups, schools and health facilities; maintain those links.

Volunteer leadership and development

The Officer recruits, supervises and develops volunteers and team leaders, setting expectations and following progress over each cycle.

• Select team leaders and volunteers, and oversee their intake process.
• Manage their performance and provide line supervision while modelling expected conduct.
• Set clear targets for each team leader and review progress monthly.
• Oversee team leaders’ output through supervision and formal performance reviews.
• Coach leaders and volunteers to achieve targets and work through team challenges.
• Keep a written handover at the close of each cycle.

Accountability and team support

This area covers conduct, safety, staff welfare, financial controls, regular updates and other assigned duties.

• Ensure researchers, volunteers and leaders understand and follow the code of conduct.
• Report incidents involving volunteers or team leaders under Restless Development health and safety procedures.
• Hold regular wellbeing sessions for researchers and team leaders.
• Track project spending and prepare quarterly financial reports.
• Apply organisational financial policies and procedures in programme administration.
• Produce regular programme updates and take on other assigned work, including some weekends or holidays with time off in lieu.

Required Education

• Graduate-level degree in a relevant field such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Public Health, Social Work, Social Sciences or Development Studies, or equivalent work experience.
• Postgraduate study is an added advantage.

Work Experience

• At least 2-3 years of experience managing similar programmes.
• Significant experience designing and delivering youth engagement programmes, especially youth sexual and reproductive health and livelihoods work.
• Experience in emergency and development settings, SRHR, youth leadership and meaningful youth engagement is essential.

Additional Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English, and ability to communicate in languages used in West Nile communities.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.
• Excellent IT and computer skills, including Excel and Word; strong financial and budget-management skills; ability to solve problems and make sound operational decisions.
• Weekend and holiday work may sometimes be required; the advert provides for time off in lieu.

Technical Skills

• Excel and Word: The advert calls for excellent computer skills, including these office applications.
• Monitoring and reporting: Use M&E systems and follow activity and reporting timelines with team leaders and volunteers.
• Budget management: Track project budgets, prepare quarterly financial reports and follow organisational financial procedures.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Use clear interpersonal and communication skills with young people, public officers, health teams and partners.
• Problem-solving: Make sound operational decisions and address delivery challenges among volunteers and their teams.
• Organisation: Apply an organised, methodical approach to programme delivery and reporting.
• Partnership working: Build effective working relationships with district structures, community groups, health facilities and NGO partners.

Gross salary is UGX 24,152,267 per annum. The role is 50% FTE for one year, renewable depending on funding and performance.

• Lead delivery of SHE SOARS activities with adolescents and community structures in Arua and Terego.
• Combine SRHR programming with work to address harmful gender norms and strengthen youth-responsive health services.
• Work directly with District Health Management Teams, VHTs, health facilities and Health Technical Working Groups.
• Mentor community-structure volunteers and team leaders, including young leaders and dialogue facilitators.
• Bring together field implementation, monitoring, research sharing and district-level reporting.
• Use programme, budget and partnership experience in a one-year role with a stated gross annual salary.

Submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 750 words through the Restless Development application page. Give tangible examples showing how your experience meets the role priorities. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and close Monday, 23 November 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.

• Checked on 13 November 2026 against Restless Development's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 23 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
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