Programs Officer – Education and Economic Empowerment job at Rukundo Preparatory School
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Posted date: 2026-Jan-03
Location: kampala, Kampala
Programs Officer – Education and Economic Empowerment 2026-01-02T13:27:22+00:00 Rukundo Preparatory School https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1891/logo/Rukundo%20International%20(RI).png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Education, and Training Education, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations 2026-01-11T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background RI Uganda is seeking a motivated and compassionate Programs Officer – Education & Economic Empowerment to support the implementation of our Scholars Program, Girls Empowerment Program (GEP), and Agriculture Cooperative Program. Role Purpose The Officer ensures smooth day-to-day execution of activities, provides hands-on support to schools and communities, manages program data, supports reporting, and strengthens relationships with beneficiaries and partners. He/She will play a key hands-on role in day-to-day program delivery, field coordination, data management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring high-quality support to beneficiaries while strengthening community relationships. This role enables the RIUG Programs Lead to focus on high-level planning, quality assurance, and oversight. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Implementation & Field Support - Coordinate daily and weekly field activities across all three programs.
- Support GEP Coaches during school sessions and ensure adherence to training schedules.
- Conduct school visits to monitor scholar welfare, academic progress, and psychosocial needs.
- Assist in implementing Agriculture Cooperative activities, including trainings, business guidance, and field monitoring.
- Follow up on action plans for scholars with challenging home environments.
2. Community & Stakeholder Engagement - Maintain active communication with Head Teachers, caregivers, religious leaders, and local authorities.
- Support parent/guardian meetings, saving group sessions, and community service activities.
- Assist in organizing student-led community service projects.
- Help coordinate relationships between program schools to encourage collaboration and shared learning.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Management - Collect, enter, and update program data in the RI database in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conduct baselines, midlines, end-lines, attendance tracking, home visit assessments, and monitoring tools.
- Upload program photos, documents, and field reports to the required drives.
- Prepare draft monthly program reports for review by the supervisor.
- Report scholar cases, program challenges, and risks early and propose follow-up actions.
4. Logistics & Operations Support - Support preparation of training materials, procurement requests, and field logistics.
- Assist with budgeting inputs and activity forecasts.
- Track and manage small operational expenditures in line with RI financial guidelines.
- Support event organization including trainings, program meetings, and the Annual General Meeting.
5. Cross-Program Support - Ensure alignment of activities and schedules across Scholars, GEP, and Agric Cooperative programs.
- Facilitate integration of learning between programs.
- Support relationship-building between program beneficiaries and stakeholders.
6. Safeguarding & Child Protection - Monitor scholar welfare and immediately report concerns.
- Ensure all program activities follow RI safeguarding standards.
- Support follow-up on scholar medical needs, home care plans, and high-risk cases.
7. Other Responsibilities - Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Required Qualifications & Competencies - Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Community Development, Social Work, Agriculture, Development Studies, or another related field
- At least 2 years’ experience working in education, community development, or NGO program implementation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of flexibility and openness to learning new things
- Is accountable for results and committed to excellence
- Great team player, adaptable and respective of diverse culture and background of other team members
- Good computer skills e.g., MS Office and Google Workspace are very strongly desired
- Ability to work closely with schools, communities, and vulnerable populations
- Basic monitoring, reporting, and data management skills
- High level of integrity, honesty, empathy, and commitment to child safeguarding
- Alignment with Rukundo International’s Mission and values
- Willingness to travel regularly within Kabale District
- Coordinate daily and weekly field activities across all three programs.
- Support GEP Coaches during school sessions and ensure adherence to training schedules.
- Conduct school visits to monitor scholar welfare, academic progress, and psychosocial needs.
- Assist in implementing Agriculture Cooperative activities, including trainings, business guidance, and field monitoring.
- Follow up on action plans for scholars with challenging home environments.
- Maintain active communication with Head Teachers, caregivers, religious leaders, and local authorities.
- Support parent/guardian meetings, saving group sessions, and community service activities.
- Assist in organizing student-led community service projects.
- Help coordinate relationships between program schools to encourage collaboration and shared learning.
- Collect, enter, and update program data in the RI database in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conduct baselines, midlines, end-lines, attendance tracking, home visit assessments, and monitoring tools.
- Upload program photos, documents, and field reports to the required drives.
- Prepare draft monthly program reports for review by the supervisor.
- Report scholar cases, program challenges, and risks early and propose follow-up actions.
- Support preparation of training materials, procurement requests, and field logistics.
- Assist with budgeting inputs and activity forecasts.
- Track and manage small operational expenditures in line with RI financial guidelines.
- Support event organization including trainings, program meetings, and the Annual General Meeting.
- Ensure alignment of activities and schedules across Scholars, GEP, and Agric Cooperative programs.
- Facilitate integration of learning between programs.
- Support relationship-building between program beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Monitor scholar welfare and immediately report concerns.
- Ensure all program activities follow RI safeguarding standards.
- Support follow-up on scholar medical needs, home care plans, and high-risk cases.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of flexibility and openness to learning new things
- Accountable for results and committed to excellence
- Great team player, adaptable and respectful of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Good computer skills (MS Office and Google Workspace)
- Ability to work closely with schools, communities, and vulnerable populations
- Basic monitoring, reporting, and data management skills
- High level of integrity, honesty, empathy, and commitment to child safeguarding
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Community Development, Social Work, Agriculture, Development Studies, or another related field
- At least 2 years’ experience working in education, community development, or NGO program implementation
- Alignment with Rukundo International’s Mission and values
- Willingness to travel regularly within Kabale District
JOB-6957c7ba72ada Vacancy title:
Programs Officer – Education and Economic Empowerment Jobs at:
Rukundo Preparatory School Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, January 11 2026 Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Background RI Uganda is seeking a motivated and compassionate Programs Officer – Education & Economic Empowerment to support the implementation of our Scholars Program, Girls Empowerment Program (GEP), and Agriculture Cooperative Program. Role Purpose The Officer ensures smooth day-to-day execution of activities, provides hands-on support to schools and communities, manages program data, supports reporting, and strengthens relationships with beneficiaries and partners. He/She will play a key hands-on role in day-to-day program delivery, field coordination, data management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring high-quality support to beneficiaries while strengthening community relationships. This role enables the RIUG Programs Lead to focus on high-level planning, quality assurance, and oversight. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Implementation & Field Support - Coordinate daily and weekly field activities across all three programs.
- Support GEP Coaches during school sessions and ensure adherence to training schedules.
- Conduct school visits to monitor scholar welfare, academic progress, and psychosocial needs.
- Assist in implementing Agriculture Cooperative activities, including trainings, business guidance, and field monitoring.
- Follow up on action plans for scholars with challenging home environments.
2. Community & Stakeholder Engagement - Maintain active communication with Head Teachers, caregivers, religious leaders, and local authorities.
- Support parent/guardian meetings, saving group sessions, and community service activities.
- Assist in organizing student-led community service projects.
- Help coordinate relationships between program schools to encourage collaboration and shared learning.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Management - Collect, enter, and update program data in the RI database in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conduct baselines, midlines, end-lines, attendance tracking, home visit assessments, and monitoring tools.
- Upload program photos, documents, and field reports to the required drives.
- Prepare draft monthly program reports for review by the supervisor.
- Report scholar cases, program challenges, and risks early and propose follow-up actions.
4. Logistics & Operations Support - Support preparation of training materials, procurement requests, and field logistics.
- Assist with budgeting inputs and activity forecasts.
- Track and manage small operational expenditures in line with RI financial guidelines.
- Support event organization including trainings, program meetings, and the Annual General Meeting.
5. Cross-Program Support - Ensure alignment of activities and schedules across Scholars, GEP, and Agric Cooperative programs.
- Facilitate integration of learning between programs.
- Support relationship-building between program beneficiaries and stakeholders.
6. Safeguarding & Child Protection - Monitor scholar welfare and immediately report concerns.
- Ensure all program activities follow RI safeguarding standards.
- Support follow-up on scholar medical needs, home care plans, and high-risk cases.
7. Other Responsibilities - Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Required Qualifications & Competencies - Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Community Development, Social Work, Agriculture, Development Studies, or another related field
- At least 2 years’ experience working in education, community development, or NGO program implementation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of flexibility and openness to learning new things
- Is accountable for results and committed to excellence
- Great team player, adaptable and respective of diverse culture and background of other team members
- Good computer skills e.g., MS Office and Google Workspace are very strongly desired
- Ability to work closely with schools, communities, and vulnerable populations
- Basic monitoring, reporting, and data management skills
- High level of integrity, honesty, empathy, and commitment to child safeguarding
- Alignment with Rukundo International’s Mission and values
- Willingness to travel regularly within Kabale District
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: associate degree Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? rukundointernational.org&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Sunday,%20January%2011%202026">Click here to submit your application now. How to Apply Please send your Cover Letter, C.V and Academic transcripts Hand delivered applications will NOT be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will review applications on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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