Lead-Program Operations
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Mastercard Foundation
Category: MANAGEMENT
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the development and management of a 24-month rolling calendar of program priorities and activities.
• Collaborate with Country Director, Program Heads & Leads, and Finance to drive annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles.
• Track and report on program implementation, progress, and status, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee partnership development processes, using Turnaround Time Trackers to accelerate pipeline and improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement programming guidelines, tools, and policies to ensure quality, standardization, and process excellence.
• Facilitate revisions to programmatic processes and drive continuous improvement within the Country Integrated Team.
• Build capacity through training, workshops, and learning initiatives in partnership with internal teams.
• Coordinate country program activities, ensuring effective prioritization and execution of key initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate country review and planning retreats and produce operational delivery plans and trackers.
• Support strategic cohesion, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Deliver complex country initiatives and enterprise projects, engaging both internal and external partners.
• Monitor progress and milestones, providing regular status reviews and supporting continuous improvement.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, or a related field; a master’s or relevant postgraduate qualification is an asset.
• Possess at least 10 years of experience in project and program management across both private and public sectors, with a track record of delivering outcomes on time and within scope.
• Qualified in program or project management, with certifications in project, change, or process management considered an advantage.
• Skilled in developing and implementing strategic, operational, and portfolio plans, including the use of planning and monitoring tools.
• Experienced in building capacity and delivering training, with strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills.
• Familiar with inclusive planning frameworks that support youth, women, and marginalized groups.
• Proficient in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and detail-oriented, with excellent communication, problem-solving skills, cultural sensitivity, and alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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