Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, providing relief and development services without regard to race, religion, or nationality. The organization focuses on various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and it welcomes individuals from all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need. The agency's processes and policies reflect its dedication to protecting the rights and dignity of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults.
Job Overview:
The Program Manager II position is a critical role within a five-year health systems strengthening project in Uganda, aimed at enhancing the sustainability and resilience of faith-based health services. The successful candidate will lead, manage, and provide technical oversight for the development, implementation, and monitoring of project activities. This includes ensuring high-quality program delivery, effective coordination with faith-based and government stakeholders, and strong partnership management. The Program Manager will oversee project planning, budgeting, reporting, learning, and adaptive management, while fostering locally led solutions that strengthen health systems and improve community health financing mechanisms. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to navigate complex relationships with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Manager II will be responsible for leading and managing all activities throughout the project cycle, including start-up, implementation, monitoring, learning, and close-out. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality delivery in accordance with CRS program quality standards and donor requirements, fostering collaborative relationships with faith-based health institutions and government entities, and leading the development and coordination of community health financing initiatives. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact with project stakeholders, facilitate transparent dialogue and collaborative problem-solving, and support project design and proposal development efforts. Additionally, the role involves supervising and mentoring project staff, ensuring timely preparation and submission of high-quality reports, and integrating safeguarding and accountability measures across all project activities.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, development studies, health-related management, or a relevant field. A minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based project management experience is required, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role within complex health or development programs. Experience in managing moderately complex projects is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to write high-quality technical proposals. Candidates should demonstrate experience engaging with partner organizations and possess good presentation and facilitation skills.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, development studies, health-related management, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in public health, health systems management, health services administration, or a related field is preferred and may enhance a candidate's competitiveness for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have at least 3 years of experience managing complex health, development, or health systems-strengthening programs in a leadership or management capacity. Experience in an international NGO setting is advantageous, particularly in managing partnerships with local organizations and supporting partner-led implementation through technical accompaniment and capacity strengthening.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the local context or the communities served by the project.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to Ugandan nationals only, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with candidates encouraged to apply by November 6, 2026, no later than 5 PM. The recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project. The role involves supervisory responsibilities over Program Manager I and Project Manager for MEAL, and candidates must be willing to travel up to 40%. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants and community members from all forms of exploitation and abuse, and the successful candidate is expected to adhere to CRS' Code of Conduct.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, providing relief and development services without regard to race, religion, or nationality. The organization focuses on various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and it welcomes individuals from all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need. The agency's processes and policies reflect its dedication to protecting the rights and dignity of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults.
Job Overview:
The Program Manager II position is a critical role within a five-year health systems strengthening project in Uganda, aimed at enhancing the sustainability and resilience of faith-based health services. The successful candidate will lead, manage, and provide technical oversight for the development, implementation, and monitoring of project activities. This includes ensuring high-quality program delivery, effective coordination with faith-based and government stakeholders, and strong partnership management. The Program Manager will oversee project planning, budgeting, reporting, learning, and adaptive management, while fostering locally led solutions that strengthen health systems and improve community health financing mechanisms. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to navigate complex relationships with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Manager II will be responsible for leading and managing all activities throughout the project cycle, including start-up, implementation, monitoring, learning, and close-out. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality delivery in accordance with CRS program quality standards and donor requirements, fostering collaborative relationships with faith-based health institutions and government entities, and leading the development and coordination of community health financing initiatives. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact with project stakeholders, facilitate transparent dialogue and collaborative problem-solving, and support project design and proposal development efforts. Additionally, the role involves supervising and mentoring project staff, ensuring timely preparation and submission of high-quality reports, and integrating safeguarding and accountability measures across all project activities.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, development studies, health-related management, or a relevant field. A minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based project management experience is required, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role within complex health or development programs. Experience in managing moderately complex projects is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to write high-quality technical proposals. Candidates should demonstrate experience engaging with partner organizations and possess good presentation and facilitation skills.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, development studies, health-related management, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in public health, health systems management, health services administration, or a related field is preferred and may enhance a candidate's competitiveness for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have at least 3 years of experience managing complex health, development, or health systems-strengthening programs in a leadership or management capacity. Experience in an international NGO setting is advantageous, particularly in managing partnerships with local organizations and supporting partner-led implementation through technical accompaniment and capacity strengthening.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the local context or the communities served by the project.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to Ugandan nationals only, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with candidates encouraged to apply by November 6, 2026, no later than 5 PM. The recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project. The role involves supervisory responsibilities over Program Manager I and Project Manager for MEAL, and candidates must be willing to travel up to 40%. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants and community members from all forms of exploitation and abuse, and the successful candidate is expected to adhere to CRS' Code of Conduct.
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