Programme Officer – Voice & Governance – Jobs In Uganda

Programme Officer. Location : Kampala : Uganda Salary : UGX22,932,493.38 Gross Per Annum Preferred start date: ASAP Length of contract : 1 year Reports to : Grants and Business Development Coordinator. Direct Reports : Young Leaders. Expected travel : National (including to rural areas ) and International travel will be required. Key responsibilities: Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead coordination of the National Youth Working Group (NYWG) and its thematic sub-groups (Health, Livelihoods & Agriculture, Human Rights & Good Governance).
• Facilitate joint CSO–Government working groups to strengthen collaboration and influence on youth-related policy priorities.
• Organise and manage quarterly reflection and planning meetings for NYWG members, ensuring documentation and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Plan and host dialogues between youth civil society and regulators such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Financial Intelligence Authority, and other relevant agencies.
• Maintain active engagement with government ministries, parliamentary committees, and development partners to support advocacy and policy influence.

Capacity Strengthening & Knowledge Management

• Oversee the design, launch, and management of the Youth Leaders Lab digital platform for virtual learning and collaboration.
• Conduct capacity development needs assessments for youth CSOs and guide tailored training interventions on governance, advocacy, financial management, leadership, safeguarding, and sustainability.
• Support youth leaders in developing and implementing action plans based on training modules and track their progress through mentorship.
• Lead the development and dissemination of the State of Youth Civil Society Report, ensuring its recommendations are actioned.
• Coordinate the development of the youth monitoring framework for NDP IV and facilitate biannual review meetings with the National Planning Authority.

Advocacy, Events & Reporting

• Coordinate research and analysis on the legal and policy environment for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and innovation in Uganda to support advocacy for the Start-Up Bill.
• Mobilise and support youth leaders and entrepreneurs to engage parliamentary committees on trade, finance, and gender.
• Plan, organise, and deliver national-level events such as the National Youth Business Forum and policy dialogues.
• Ensure project visibility through strategic communications, including webinars, social media campaigns, and dissemination of project briefs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on project progress, outcomes, and impact in line with donor requirements and organisational standards.

Other duties as required

• Other duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends, late night in case of emerging incidents and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken.

About you We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values and behaviours. Head: We are experts in our lived realities. We innovate and try new things without fear of failure. Heart: Youth Power is at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise the wellbeing of all our people, supporting young leaders to thrive. Hands: We collaborate and shift power with young people and communities. We connect, nurture, celebrate and fund young leaders. Voice: We are honest and transparent.  We use our voice for what is right. Skills and experience Essential

•  Past work experience in youth leadership and meaningful youth engagement.
• Advocacy & Policy Engagement Experience
• Strong Communication & Reporting Skills
• Ability to solve problems and make sound operational decisions

Desirable

• Experience with Digital Learning Platforms – Familiarity with designing, managing, or facilitating online training and collaboration tools..
• Knowledge of Uganda’s Youth Policy and Legal Framework .

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance. What we do for you Remuneration We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub. Values and Culture At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day. Work-life Balance It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and Medical Insurance When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel and medical insurance. To Apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter that explains why you are excited by this role, and provides examples of how your skills and experience respond to the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (using no more than 500 words).     CLICK HERE TO APPLY