Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods: Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings of on a rolling basis;

Job Title: Program Director
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Kampala Support Office
Reports to: Country Director
Contract Length: 2 years (Fixed)
Start Date: Immediate (To be hired on rolling basis)

Position Summary:
The Program Director is responsible for strategic leadership, development and overseeing execution of Food for the Hungry Uganda’s humanitarian and development programs, ensuring alignment to the country and FH’s global strategic plan. This position is responsible for managing the programs unit including all operational areas ensuring overall program quality, effectiveness, and accountability, risk management in accordance with development/humanitarian core standards and FH’s standard and principles. The Program Director is a member of Country Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and participates in regular SLT meetings according to the SLT charter and schedules. This position supervises a team of between 5-9 staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Key result #1 – Strategy Development and Program Design (30%)
Key result # 2 – Provide Leadership and management of FH Uganda Programs (30%)
Key result # 3 – Representation and External Relations (10%)
Key result # 4 – Staff and financial management (30%)

Education & Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in development studies or related field with at least 10 years of experience in managing and implementing programs in the development sector, 5 of which should be in senior management position within an INGO set up. A Master’s degree is an asset. Proven experience with USG/USAID/DFID/UN/Corporations and general donor relationships Proven strategic planning and program and project management experience in a humanitarian/ development environment using both grants and private funds
• Proven budget management experience coupled with experience in implementing and working in accordance with corporate structures, policies and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of project design and implementation including tracking and managing program delivery, proposal-writing, budgeting and financial management.