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