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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
Action Against Hunger-Uganda is a vital branch of the global humanitarian organization, Action Against Hunger, dedicated to fighting hunger and malnutrition in Uganda. The organization has a strong presence in the country, implementing comprehensive programs aimed at addressing the root causes of hunger and improving the nutritional status of vulnerable populations.
Action Against Hunger-Uganda focuses on a multi-sectoral approach that integrates nutrition, food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and health interventions. These programs are designed to provide immediate relief to those in need while also promoting long-term sustainable development. The organization’s nutrition programs include therapeutic feeding centers and community-based initiatives that provide life-saving treatment to children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
In the realm of food security, Action Against Hunger-Uganda works to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience among local communities. The organization provides training and resources to smallholder farmers, helping them adopt improved farming practices and diversify their livelihoods. This support aims to increase food production, improve household incomes, and reduce vulnerability to food shortages.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are critical components of Action Against Hunger-Uganda's efforts to prevent malnutrition and improve overall health. The organization implements projects that ensure access to clean water, build sanitation facilities, and promote hygiene education. These initiatives help to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and create healthier living environments for communities.
Health interventions by Action Against Hunger-Uganda focus on strengthening local health systems and increasing access to essential healthcare services. The organization collaborates with local health authorities to train healthcare workers, improve healthcare infrastructure, and ensure the availability of essential medicines and supplies. These efforts contribute to better health outcomes and support the overall well-being of the population.
Job Title
Head Of Programs job at Action Against Hunger
Job Description
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We inno- vate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8.300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change confict, inequity and emergencies. We strive to create a wond tree from un- ger, for everyone, for good
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger Internation- al network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Halt Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington DC, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated
Duties and Responsibilities
The Head of Programs is responsible for the strategic leadership, devel opment and management of Action Against Hunger Uganda's program and ensure that it effectively aligns and supports efficient operationalization of the country offices strategic plan
The Head of Programs position is charged with developing and implementing
Action Against Hunger Uganda's technical strategy steer current projects and identify new, creative and innovative opportunities for programming
He/she will provide expertise to and oversight of all program project related activities and responsibilities to ensure they are efficiently executed actively engage and support the grant acquisition and resource development team to consolidate key partnerships with donors, internal and external stakeholders with a focus on growing the country office's revenue, and ensure that monitoring and evaluation of programming info quality and timely implementation or programs to ensure continuity of funding.
He/she will take lead in the adoption, implementation and strategic report ing on Action Against Hunger global strategic priorities.
More importantly the Head of Programs will oversee quality implementation and delivery of ongoing programming through budget monitoring quality reporting to Action Against Hunger stakeholders and donors all in Tine with internal rules and regulations, funding regulations and core values of the organization
Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information
Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluat ed and promoted based on their skils and performance
Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff
Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
Respect beneficiaries women, men, children (boys and gins) regardless of gender sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, nation- al origin, age, or marital status
Value and respect all cultures
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Qualifications and Competencies
A Master's degree in Social Sciences. Development Studies, Internation- a Development or any other relevant field
10 years of senior leadership experience involving strategic planning. operations management, fundraising, external engagement networking in a reputable international organization
Experience working with diverse donors such as SIDA, WFP. USAID EU-Trust Fund Global Affairs Canada, Swedish Embassy, French Government among others
Sold experience in strategic planning, program development, project management, monitoring and evaluation
Extensive experience in facilitating emergency response and integrated rural community development programming and processes Sold experience in managing complex programs, large budgets and diverse teams
Ability to maintain performance expectations and healthy social inter- actions in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
Extensive experience building partnerships with donos, government and other stakeholders including representing a country office in UN and do- nor coordination mechanisms.
Strong team management skills and experience collaborating with key business partners ie, finance, HR, supply chain management and ensu ing that programs receive timely project support and inputs
A self-starter who can work independently under pressure and who has ability to management competing priorities without direct supervision Advanced English language proficiency is a must
Strong cross-cultural experience (including leading programs in fragile
Demonstrated commitment to Action Against Hunger global core values and development approaches
How to Apply
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