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Senior Programs Manager job at Finding XY
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Sep-16
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Senior Programs Manager 2025-09-15T15:01:18+00:00 Finding XY https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_9699/logo/x.jpg https://findingxy.com/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Management 2025-09-21T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Finding XY is an innovation and enterprise support organization driving growth for MSMEs across Uganda. We implement programs that strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, unlock finance, and provide tailored support to small and growing businesses. The Senior Programs Manager will provide strategic oversight across all program portfolios, mentor and supervise program managers, ensure the quality delivery of programs within budget and timelines, drive fundraising efforts, and represent Finding XY at high-level forums and partnerships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide strategic leadership across all program areas, aligning activities with Finding XY’s mission and donor priorities.
- Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of multi-year, multi-donor projects to ensure milestones and KPIs are achieved.
- Mentor and supervise program managers, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation.
- Engage donors, government agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and identify new opportunities.
- Identify program challenges early, propose adaptive solutions, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards.
- Integrate gender, inclusion, and climate-smart practices into all programs.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, including high-quality reports, presentations, and lessons-learned briefs.
- Lead or support proposal development and fundraising initiatives to expand program funding.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE - Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in program or portfolio management, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success managing multi-donor, multi-year development or enterprise support programs.
- Strong experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and donor engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor diverse teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with Uganda’s MSME and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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Senior Programs Manager Jobs at:
Finding XY Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, September 21 2025 Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Finding XY is an innovation and enterprise support organization driving growth for MSMEs across Uganda. We implement programs that strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, unlock finance, and provide tailored support to small and growing businesses. The Senior Programs Manager will provide strategic oversight across all program portfolios, mentor and supervise program managers, ensure the quality delivery of programs within budget and timelines, drive fundraising efforts, and represent Finding XY at high-level forums and partnerships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide strategic leadership across all program areas, aligning activities with Finding XY’s mission and donor priorities.
- Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of multi-year, multi-donor projects to ensure milestones and KPIs are achieved.
- Mentor and supervise program managers, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation.
- Engage donors, government agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and identify new opportunities.
- Identify program challenges early, propose adaptive solutions, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards.
- Integrate gender, inclusion, and climate-smart practices into all programs.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, including high-quality reports, presentations, and lessons-learned briefs.
- Lead or support proposal development and fundraising initiatives to expand program funding.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE - Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in program or portfolio management, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success managing multi-donor, multi-year development or enterprise support programs.
- Strong experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and donor engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor diverse teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with Uganda’s MSME and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 84 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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