Programme Scale Lead

Job Purpose

The Programme and Scale Lead provides strategic and technical oversight of Child's i's programme portfolio, ensuring programmes are well designed, delivered on time, within budget, and to a consistently high standard. The role works closely with the MEAL function to embed evidence, learning, and quality assurance, and to identify clear opportunities for scale and sustainability in line with Child's i's strategic objectives.

You will supervise senior practitioners, provide guidance and coaching to programme teams, and ensure strong planning, coordination, documentation, and performance management across the portfolio. The role also serves as the organisation's Designated Safeguarding Lead, strengthening safeguarding practice, compliance, and a culture of accountability across all programmes and partnerships.

Externally, the Programme and Scale Lead will steward key relationships and partnerships with civil society organisations, local government, community structures, and faith-based organisations, helping to coordinate collaboration, strengthen delivery ecosystems, and position Child's i's work for broader adoption and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Portfolio Delivery & Quality (30%)

• Lead day-to-day oversight of the programme portfolio to ensure delivery is on time, on budget, and to standard
• Coordinate annual and quarterly workplans and implementation calendars with Senior Practitioners/Team Leads
• Manage delivery risks and dependency tracking; identify delays early and drive mitigation
• Ensure programme design is technically sound and aligned to Child's i strategy and operating model
• Oversee donor compliance

Position Details

• Location: Kampala, Uganda
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: UGX per month
• Organisation Type: Nonprofit/NGO
• Categories: Management, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations