Programmes Director (PD) - Open to Ugandan nationals Only.

The Programmes Director (PD) is responsible for the programme design, implementation and measurement across the entire country programme ensuring that country strategic objectives are met. Reporting to the Country Director, the PD is responsible for the oversight, management and capacity building of the programme team led by Team Leaders, Coordinators, and portfolio leads for each sector area of WASH, Health & Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihoods and Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) including communications. As a key member of the senior management team, the PD will contribute to the overall risk management, strategy development and running of the country programme. Additional responsibilities include coordination with relevant national and district level authorities, UN agencies, other NGOs and donors. 

•    A Master’s degree in international development, or Agriculture, Livelihoods, relevant discipline
•    A minimum of ten years management experience in development and Humanitarian programmes
•    Demonstrable ability to lead a team of technical and support staff overseeing a large and complex programme
•    Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of programme management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilisation of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others
•    Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience mentoring staff
•    Leadership style that supports, challenges and develops teams.
•    Excellent communication, analysis and writing skills
•    Experience and confidence in networking and external representation with donors, partners, other agencies and government officials
•    Experience managing projects and programmes funded by major institutional donors and agencies as well as foundations
•    Proven track record of successful proposal writing with major donors, and sound knowledge of donor practices and budget/financial control 

•    Relevant experience in public health or similar discipline 
•    Experience leading multi-sector programmes that combine systems strengthening, market systems development and private sector engagement approaches.
•    Experience managing complex partnerships and localisation initiatives.

 At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@ug.goal.ie

GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has values and behaviours framework which defines our code of conduct. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability.

• →Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• →Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• →Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency and works with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and overcome humanitarian crises, and to assist those facing poverty and exclusion achieve greater resilience and well-being. GOAL envisions a world beyond humanitarian crises where poverty no longer exists, where vulnerable communities exposed to shocks and stresses are resilient, where barriers to well-being are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. 

First operational in Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health, (including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition); and a market-based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL Uganda mainstreams gender, child protection, social behavior changes and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.  

GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of over 110 personnel and has a head office in Kampala and field offices in 7 locations across Northern, Southwestern and Eastern regions of Uganda.  GOAL Uganda’s donors include the Mastercard Foundation, charity: water, Irish Aid, The Kingdom of Netherland Embassy in Uganda (EKN) and other private donors.  

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should apply through the link with at least 3 professional referees (current or former Line Manager) from the last three employers and daytime contact number by 3rd July 2026.