Project Team Leader / Field Office Manager job at Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT)

About the Role

YSAT is seeking a Project Team Leader to provide overall strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational management for the PlayMatters 3.0 project in Kiryandongo. This dual role drives high-quality programmatic implementation while managing the Kiryandongo Field Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, launch, execution, and close-out of PlayMatters 3.0 field activities in Kiryandongo
• Oversee daily operations, safety, and security protocols of the Kiryandongo office
• Serve as YSAT's primary focal point for the PlayMatters project and attend coordination meetings with War Child Alliance and IRC
• Represent YSAT in coordination forums with OPM, UNHCR, District Local Government, and education working groups
• Manage the project budget in collaboration with the Project Finance Officer and ensure accurate forecasting and financial accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Project Management, Development Studies, or related Social Sciences; Master's or PGD in Project Planning & Management is highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing humanitarian or development education programmes, preferably Education in Emergencies
• At least 2 years in a field-office leadership or supervisory role
• Excellent leadership, partnership management, budget tracking, and report-writing skills
• Deep understanding of Uganda's education system and refugee settlement dynamics

• Direct the planning, launch, execution, and close-out of PlayMatters 3.0 field activities in Kiryandongo
• Oversee daily operations, safety, and security protocols of the Kiryandongo office
• Serve as YSAT's primary focal point for the PlayMatters project and attend coordination meetings with War Child Alliance and IRC
• Represent YSAT in coordination forums with OPM, UNHCR, District Local Government, and education working groups
• Manage the project budget in collaboration with the Project Finance Officer and ensure accurate forecasting and financial accountability

• Excellent leadership
• Partnership management
• Budget tracking
• Report-writing skills
• Deep understanding of Uganda's education system and refugee settlement dynamics

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Project Management, Development Studies, or related Social Sciences
• Master's or PGD in Project Planning & Management is highly desirable