Senior Programme Officer job at The Cookstove Project

About the role

The Senior Programme Officer is a leadership role. You will work alongside the Country Director to lead our programs in Uganda, and act for him when he is away. The main focus is the field. You will make sure our stoves are built well, that families are trained to use and maintain them, and that our data is accurate. You will spend a significant part of your time in the districts where we work.

Responsibilities

Field quality and program delivery

• Work closely with District Managers and supervisors to make sure production targets are met without losing quality.
• Check how well Cookstove Masters train households to use and maintain their stoves.
• Lead quality checks within a district completes its program, so every family is left with a working stove and knows how to care for it.
• Visit field sites regularly to see the work directly.
• Make sure field records are accurate and match staff and payroll records.
• Help prepare monthly reports for the Country Director and donors.
• Make sure the organization meets donor requirements.

Team leadership

• Mentor and support staff to build an accountable, high-performing team.
• Support recruitment, performance reviews and staff development.
• Turn the organization's goals into practical plans for the field teams.

Leadership support

• Support the Country Director in planning and carrying out the country program.
• Act for the Country Director in his absence.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Country Director.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Psychology or a related field. A Master's degree in Project Management and Planning is an advantage.

At least five years of senior management experience with a national or international NGO or development agency, managing donor-funded projects.

At least three years of experience managing field teams, with community-based project or grassroots level is strongly preferred.

Good understanding of the operating and regulatory environment in Uganda at both local and national level.

Fluent in English and Luganda.

Willing and able to travel regularly to rural field sites. A valid driving permit is an advantage.

Good skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Work closely with District Managers and supervisors to make sure production targets are met without losing quality.
• Check how well Cookstove Masters train households to use and maintain their stoves.
• Lead quality checks within a district completes its program, so every family is left with a working stove and knows how to care for it.
• Visit field sites regularly to see the work directly.
• Make sure field records are accurate and match staff and payroll records.
• Help prepare monthly reports for the Country Director and donors.
• Make sure the organization meets donor requirements.
• Mentor and support staff to build an accountable, high-performing team.
• Support recruitment, performance reviews and staff development.
• Turn the organization's goals into practical plans for the field teams.
• Support the Country Director in planning and carrying out the country program.
• Act for the Country Director in his absence.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Country Director.

• Fluent in English and Luganda
• Good understanding of the operating and regulatory environment in Uganda at both local and national level
• Good skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Psychology or a related field.
• A Master's degree in Project Management and Planning is an advantage.
• At least five years of senior management experience with a national or international NGO or development agency, managing donor-funded projects.
• At least three years of experience managing field teams, with community-based project or grassroots level is strongly preferred.
• Willing and able to travel regularly to rural field sites.
• A valid driving permit is an advantage.