Program Officer Job at Women In Technology Uganda

Program Officer Job

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 19 February 2026

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: Women In Technology Uganda

Women In Technology Uganda

Location: In Uganda

Job Details:

Posting Date:	05th February 2026
Apply Before	19th February 2026
Job Schedule:	Full time
Locations:	Kampala
Vacancy Type:	Individual Contract
Job Function:	Program Oversight
Initial Contract Duration:	1 year
Required Languages: B	English
Vacancy Category:	National opportunities
Number of Vacancies:	1
Vacancy Timeline:	2 Weeks
Reporting Line:	Team Lead

Women In Technology Uganda (WITU), grounded in Gender Equality and empowerment of women is committed to making its contribution to narrowing the gender technological gap and economic growth for women youth in Africa, through both digital and entrepreneurial skills development and Innovation by unlocking opportunities for women youth through quality skills training and mentorship.

Under its Digital Job Center flagship initiative of the Digital Economy Program, WITU aims to empower young women with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in the digital economy focusing on high-demand digital skills such as basic ICT, graphic design, and digital marketing, including social media management, data analytics, digital marketing, software development, and more. The goal is to bridge the gap between education and employment by preparing young women to meet dynamic industry tech needs and connecting them with Potential employers.

The program addresses the gap for qualified female digital professionals while simultaneously tackling the digital gender gap by providing targeted training and career support to women aged 18-35 years.

In partnership with the 10X Digital Economy Program: Elevating Young Women for Dignified Work in the Digital Economy, WITU has expanded her reach of the Digital Job Center program, allowing more young women to receive high-quality digital training to increase their employability within the digital space. This partnership enables WITU to deliver even more value to employers by providing a more diverse and skilled talent pool.

Within the framework of dignified and fulfilling lives, WITU intends to build the capacities of its participants to ably seize any employment opportunities at their disposal during and after the skilling program. By providing mentorship and job readiness skills to its participants, in addition to digital skilling. WITU therefore seeks a Program Officer to support the effective planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of WITU programs, particularly under the Digital Job Center initiative. The role is central to ensuring that program activities are delivered efficiently, within scope and budget, while achieving intended outcomes for program participants and stakeholders. The program officer will be reporting to the Program Manager and who will be the point of contact on the contract.

Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation

Lead the development of program work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules.
Coordinate day-to-day program activities in line with approved plans.
Ensure timely delivery of program outputs and outcomes.
Lead community engagement and beneficiary mobilization activities.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

Ensure data collection, documentation, and reporting against program indicators.
Track program progress and identify implementation challenges and lessons learned.
Participate in preparing periodic progress reports for management and donors.
Participate in program reviews, evaluations, and learning sessions.

Stakeholder and Partner Coordination

Liaise with implementing partners, facilitators, trainers, and service providers.
Ensure coordination with local leaders, government entities, and community stakeholders.
Maintain positive working relationships with beneficiaries and partners.

Financial and Administrative Support

Ensure budget tracking and ensure program expenditures align with approved budgets.
Participate in procurement processes and documentation related to program activities.
Ensure proper filing and record keeping of program documents.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Ensure program activities comply with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and donor requirements.
Promote gender equality, inclusion, and accountability to beneficiaries.
Report any safeguarding, protection, or compliance concerns in line with organizational procedures.

Expected Deliverables

Program Planning and Development
Program Management, Implementation and Coordination
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Safeguarding and Compliance
Reporting and Documentation

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s degree is an added advantage).
At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in program or project coordination, preferably within an NGO or development context.
Demonstrated understanding of Project Management Institute (PMI) frameworks and Results-Based Management (RBM) principles.
Experience supporting donor-funded programs is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong program coordination and organizational skills