Programs Manager - Field Position (Uganda)

Noonday Children's Homes (NCH)exists to provide a safe environment for children to live, grow, and learn. It is the objective of Noonday Children's Homes to meet the physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs of each child living within our care. We do this by providing for their basic needs, such as shelter, food, and clothing, and by providing ample learning opportunities with a loving, safe environment where they can grow and thrive. Noonday Children's Homes is committed to hiring qualified staff to meet the needs of the children. The staff will dedicate their time to improving the lives of the children through loving care and devoted instruction.

Job Summary

The Programs Manager will play a significant role in the development and sustainability of the long-term plan for Noonday Children's Homes. He or she will work closely with the Executive Director/Country Director in managing Noonday Children's Homes. He or she will be responsible for creating individual plans for each child with input from the Operations Manager, House Parents, Counselors, and teachers. He or she must be passionate about working with children and influencing the next generation of Ugandans. The position will report directly to the Country Director - Uganda. This is a field position.

Key Responsibilities

• Create the overall Program strategy for NCH
• Develop strategic relationships and partnerships that are needed to maintain a safe home for the children
• Create individual plans for each child with feedback from all that interact with the children.
• Assist with monthly budgeting needs for programs
• Assist with solving problems at the property and be on call for emergencies
• Communicate routinely with the Country Director
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in management, marketing, business, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience working ideally with an international or  Christian NGO.
• Collaboration with others, including staff and government officials
• Relevant work and event management experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to confidently communicate with diverse audiences.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills are essential, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proven project management ability.

Critical Qualities

• Commitment to lead by example, following the Christian Faith, and living a life that honors Jesus Christ.
• Must commit to love the children of Noonday
• Impeccable attention to detail, excellent organizational, planning, prioritizing, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Disciplined with priorities, efficient, and works well under stress.
• Self-motivated and articulate.
• Personable, mature judgment, discerning, emotionally intelligent.
• A strong ethic of service sustained a positive attitude, passion for the Noonday Children's Homes plans.
• Experience supporting multiple projects and outcomes at the same time.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to travel, as needed.
• Flexibility in managing additional tasks as assigned by the Country Director or Executive Director