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Program Manager

Category

Community Development

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Lwengo, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/30/2026
5 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

Rooted Wisdom Africa is seeking a hands-on Program Manager responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of its programs, directly overseeing the Life Skills Program, Collegiate Education Training Program (CETP), Women’s Enterprise Training Program (WETP), Seeding Success/Farmer Field School and Stitching Futures Program, and managing the foundation’s farming initiatives and team.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop annual and quarterly implementation plans for RWA’s programs and implement activities according to approved designs, budgets, timelines and targets
  • Coordinate program calendars, training schedules, participant activities, school visits and follow-up activities
  • Coordinate recruitment and selection of participating students and maintain communication with students, families and schools
  • Monitor student enrollment, attendance and academic progress and conduct student and family follow-ups
  • Coordinate participant recruitment, orientation, training, mentorship and follow-up for the Women’s Enterprise Training Program and Stitching Futures
  • Facilitate business and financial literacy training and support participants in developing income-generating activities
  • Oversee recruitment, enrollment and follow-up for the Seeding Success/Farmer Field School and supervise Agricultural Officer(s)
  • Monitor program work plans, budgets, participant progress and achievement of established targets
  • Lead participant recruitment, attendance, data collection and follow-up across programs
  • Work with the Finance & Operations Manager on budgets, procurement and program expenditures and with the Managing Director on program performance and partnerships

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Development Studies, Education, Social Work, Community Development, Business, or a related field
  • 3+ years’ experience implementing community-based programs
  • Experience with education, entrepreneurship, vocational training, agriculture, or women’s economic empowerment preferred
  • Experience working with NGOs or community-based organizations preferred
  • Applicants must be Ugandan citizens or already hold a valid work permit

Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to manage multiple programs and recurring deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic data-management tools
  • Fluent in Luganda and English
  • Candidates must be based in Byanjiri Village or willing to relocate at their own expense

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