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Programme Finance Officer 

Opening date: Tuesday 13th November 2025; Closing date: Friday 27th November 2025

Share An Opportunity (SAO) Uganda is a Christian child-centred Non-government organization. It envisions a holistically developed child within the community. The organization seeks to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual for the position of Programme Finance Officer. The ideal candidate will be based in Kampala and should have worked in a similar position for at least three years.

The Programme Finance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that finances are utilized in accordance with laid-down financial policies and procedures, ensuring timely budget preparations, monitoring its performance, and acting as the technical leader on all budget-related issues.

Job Summary: The Programme Finance Officer is to ensure proper utilization, accountability, reconciliation, and reporting of funds in accordance with laid-down finance policies and procedures, donor guidelines, national laws, and best practices.

Reporting: Finance Manager

Duty station: Kampala

Contract type: Fixed-term contract – 1 year 

Proposed start of contract: 5^th January 2026

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cash Management and Revenue

1. Management of the organisation’s petty cash in line with the established procedures
2. Daily and monthly petty cash reconciliations for approval by the Finance Manager.
3. Monitor the organizational revenue and advise management whenever funds are received
4. Bank all the amounts received in cash intact and immediately
5. Ensure monthly and timely reconciliation of all revenue and cash accounts
6. Follow up with the banks to ensure that all issues outstanding are resolved within a month's timeframe.

Accounting

1. Prepare payments in accordance with SAO U policies, Donor requirements, and best practices.
2. Capture all payment and receipt vouchers in the system accurately as soon as the transaction happens.
3. Check all payments and receipts before capturing to ensure that all supporting documents are authorized, approved, and in line with IFRS, best practice, and the organizational policies and procedures.
4. Ensure proper internal control measures are followed to prevent any occurrence of Fraud.
5. Receive accountabilities and verify them to ensure genuinity timeliness and accuracy and that they are line with the SAO U policies and Donor’s requirements.
6. Track individual advances and send monthly reminders for submission of accountabilities where necessary as per SAO U guidelines.
7. Monthly reconciliation of all accounts under your control (Revenue, petty Cash, accounts receivable, and Accounts payable).
8. Prepare monthly cashflow projections in line with program workplans and donor budgets in consultation with program personnel.
9. Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation.
10. Actively engage in resource mobilization.

Administration

1. Prepare monthly budget vs actual reports to show the performance of various projects and thematic areas.
2. Provide support to budget holders as a way of building their capacity
3. Ensure effective management of the organizational assets by undertaking annual stock counts at least once a year and ensuring that there are effective controls in place to manage all assets.
4. A member of the assets disposal committee  of the organization
5. In charge of ensuring that all the organizational stock and inventory are well accounted for and captured in the system.
6. Ensure that all the statutory remittances and reports are submitted in accordance with the guidelines and that there are no penalties arising from late or non-remittances.
7. Ensure that there are effective controls around the organizational fuel advances.

Financial reporting

1. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual organizational, donor, and ad hoc reports for submission by the 5^th day of the following month.
2. Request for donor funds and disbursements upon submission of reconciliations
3. Acknowledgment of receipt of funds from donors and partners. Receive the funds in the system and prepare monthly reports of amounts received compared to what was expected.
4. Ensure accurate and timely capturing of donor funding in the system and in accordance with the respective donor requirements.

Audit process

1. Provide the internal and external auditors with the required information from areas of responsibility during the quarterly and annual audits.
2. Update the audit file at least a month into the audit period for review by your supervisors
3. Follow up with all audit issues in finance to ensure that they are successfully concluded without any audit queries in the management letter.
4. Provide input for the development and updating of financial, assets, records management, and all policies, procedures, and standards necessary to enhance the organizational control environment.
5.  Keep abreast of new financial and tax laws in accordance with legal requirements and the best financial practices, and ensure that all staff are well informed in their use.
6. Spearhead the quarterly inventory and annual asset counts in preparation for the annual audit.

Qualifications

1. The candidate should hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or Economics, and any other related field in finance.
2. A minimum of 3 years dealing with accounts
3. They should also have either an ACCA or a CPA qualification as an additional minimum qualification.
4. Knowledge of the QuickBooks online system.

The job holder must be a hardworking, spiritually mature, focused, and trustworthy individual who upholds a high sense of integrity and accountability, and commitment to the vision, mission, values, and aspirations of SAO U.

To apply, send your application, resume, copies of your academic documents, and a recommendation letter from either your pastor or reverend to the Human Resources & Administration Manager at info@saouganda.org or hand deliver it to our head offices on Plot No. 1448, Kitala Zone, Kanyanya.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 27th November 2025.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Programme Area Coordinator 

Opening date: Tuesday 13th November 2025; Closing date: Friday 27th November 2025

Share An Opportunity (SAO) Uganda is a Christian child-centred Non-government organization. It envisions a holistically developed child within the community. The organization seeks to recruit a Programme Area Coordinator for the Northern Region. 

The ideal candidate should have worked at least as a middle Manager or Programme Coordinator for not less than four years. He/she should be familiar with Community Empowerment, Child Protection, Livelihood, the Self Help Group (SHG) Approach, disability inclusion, community development, education, women`s empowerment, environmental management, and other related technical sectors.

Position Summary

The Programme Area Coordinator will provide oversight and guidance to project teams to ensure timely planning, implementation, reporting, and learning in line with SAO Uganda’s standards and donor requirements. The role will be based in Napak District with frequent travel to Abim and other project areas in the region. The position reports directly to the Programmes Manager.

SUMMARY OF KEY ROLES FOR THE POSITION

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation and Coordination

1. Coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of programme activities within the assigned area in line with SAO-U’s strategic objectives.
2. Ensure timely execution of project work plans and budgets in compliance with organizational and donor guidelines.
3. Facilitate integration of programme interventions to achieve holistic community development outcomes.

Programme Quality and Reporting

1. Ensure quality delivery of programme activities through adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures.
2. Consolidate and submit periodic programme reports, success stories, and lessons learned for management review.
3. Participate in programme reviews, evaluations, and learning sessions to enhance programme performance.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with District Local Governments, community structures, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Represent SAO-U in relevant coordination meetings and forums at the district and community level.
• Promote community ownership and participation in programme activities.

Resource Management and Accountability

1. Ensure effective utilization and accountability of programme resources in line with SAO-U financial and operational policies.
2. Support the Programmes Manager in identifying and mobilizing local resources and partnerships that enhance programme sustainability.

Team Leadership and Supervision

1. Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and performance management to field-based staff and volunteers.
2. Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, learning, and high performance.

Strategic Contribution

1. Provide field-level insights and feedback to inform programme design, planning, and strategic decision-making.
2. Support the Programmes Manager in the implementation of organizational strategies and initiatives at the area level.

Qualifications

Education:A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development studies and Programme Development.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience:

1. Four years’ experience in either an international or National NGO in a similar role/with similar responsibilities.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the Project Management Cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
3. Proven experience in proposal development, donor relations, and stakeholder management
4. Strong understanding of Community Empowerment, Child Protection, Livelihoods, Self Help Group (SHG) Approach, Disability Inclusion, Education, Women’s Empowerment, and Environmental Management.
5. Knowledge of the Karamoja context and experience working in similar settings is an added advantage.
6. Demonstrated understanding of working with children and youth, and empowerment projects.
7. Demonstrated understanding of working with community groups.
8. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and team leadership
9. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including logical models, conceptual frameworks, and assessment/evaluation.
10. Demonstrated experience of implementing beneficiary complaint and feedback mechanisms.
11. Demonstrated experience of working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
12. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
13. Effective, high-quality communication, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential.
14. Capacity to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team.

The job holder must be a hardworking, spiritually mature born-again Christian, focused and trustworthy individual who upholds a high sense of integrity and accountability, and commitment to the vision, mission, values, and aspirations of SAO Uganda

To apply, send your application, resume, and recommendation letter from either your pastor or reverend to: info@saouganda.org

These should be addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager

Share an Opportunity Uganda

P.O. Box 75013

Kampala.

Deadline for applications is Friday, 27th November 2025

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Opening date: Tuesday 9^th September 2025; Closing date: Friday 19^th September 2025

Share An Opportunity (SAO) Uganda is a Christian child-centred Non-government organization. It envisions a holistically developed child within the community. The organization seeks to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual for the position of Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will be based in Kampala and should have worked in a similar position for at least five years.  

Job Summary: The Finance Manager will provide financial management support, monitoring, and coordination of activities within the framework of SAO U and ensure that all policies and procedures, donor regulations, accounting standards, and relevant national laws are complied with.

Duty station: Kampala

Contract type: 1 year 

Proposed start of contract: As soon as possible

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance Manager

1. Manage and monitor cash flows and the liquidity position of the organization to ensure SAO U meets its financial obligations in accordance with the Finance Policy and all SAO U financial requirements.
2. Lead programme plans and budgets in line with the SAO U planning guidelines.
3. Monitor spending against approved budgets
4. Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
5. Maintenance of an up-to-date Asset register
6. Prepare and submit periodic financial reports, schedules, and tables in line with SAO U policies and statutory requirements to the National Director in time for review and submission.

7. Coordinate and facilitate the institutional audit and ensure compliance with accounting principles.
8. Maintenance of QuickBooks system and implement core and good discipline and practices.
9. Supervise, motivate, appraise finance and Accounts officers and build the capacity of Program Finance Officers in line with the Human Resource Policy and Finance Policy.
10. Contribute to strategic decisions through the Senior Management Team (SMT) and support to the Board.

Other requirements/ competencies:

1. Finance management skills.
2. Budgeting and budgetary control.
3. Analytical skills.
4. Leadership skills.
5. Communication and networking skills
6. Knowledge of donor financial accounting procedures.
7. Knowledge of tax laws and systems in Uganda.
8. Planning and organizing skills.

Qualifications:

1. Unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ.
2. A master's degree, preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics, from a recognized university.
3. Must have membership in a reputable Professional Accountancy body such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.

Experience:

1. Five years of similar working experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the NGO sector, with at least two years at the managerial level.

The job holder must be a hardworking, spiritually mature, focused and trustworthy individual that upholds a high sense of integrity and accountability and commitment to the vision, mission, values and aspirations of SAO Uganda

Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, send your application, resume, copies of your academic documents, and a recommendation letter from either your pastor or reverend to the Human Resources & Administration Manager at info@saouganda.org or hand deliver it to our head offices on Plot No. 1448, Kitala Zone, Kanyanya.

The deadline for applications is 19^th September 2025 at 5 pm.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Programme Officer Connections

Opening date: Thursday 28th July 2025; Closing date: Friday 8th August 2025

Share An Opportunity (SAO U) is a Christian, child-centred Non-government organization. It envisions a holistically developed child within the community. The organization seeks to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual for the position of Programme Officer Connections. The ideal candidate will be based in Kaberamaido and should have worked in a similar position for at least three years.

The Programme Officer, Connections, will be responsible for ensuring that their work promotes the growth of Share An Opportunity Uganda in the attainment of her vision and mission.

Job Summary:

The Programme Officer, Connections, is responsible for creating a link between the community and supporters in Australia.

Reporting: Programme Area Coordinator

Duty station: Kaberamaido

Position type: Regional

Contract type: Fixed term contract – 1 year

Proposed start of contract: As soon as possible

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Officer, Connections

1. Facilitate relationships and effective communication between the community and supporters in Australia so that the change realized is effectively communicated.

2. Ensure that child partners are delivered in an effective manner( letters, photographs, etc

3. Timely response to child partner updates.

4. To do info checks for the child partners and their households every quarter.

5. .To conduct quarterly review meetings of child partners to determine the progress of the programme intervention.

6. Deliver accurate feedback and reports on the status of the Child partners and other children in the community

7. Identify and carry out a needs assessment for children living with disability.

8. Facilitate children and Youths’ meaningful participation throughout the project cycle. To achieve the target of 1400 Child Partners active on the project.

9. Monitoring and tracking progress of interventions in the community.

10. Build the capacity of the community teams in the implementation of the child-related interventions to achieve SAO U targeted results.

11. Review project performance progress reports and ensure compliance with the reporting guidelines, and ensure timely submission of reports from Projects to the Programme Coordinator.

12. Participate in relevant partnership committees, meetings, and implement action points developed therein.

Other requirements/competencies:

· Well-managed Child Partner database.

· Periodic data collection and updates of child partners' information.

· Good communication between child partners and sponsors.

· Proper record management

· Comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the operations at the project.

· Well-managed and vibrant contacts and working relationships with all stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

a) Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development studies, Social Sciences or equivalent in a development-related field.

b) Minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in a NGO setting in the sector of Sponsorship.

c) Capacity to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds as is the case in the northern region.

d) Capacity to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team

e) Strong ability to work independently

f) Good interpersonal and communication skills

g) Good computer skills

h) Ability to speak the local language (Kumum)

The job holder must be a hardworking, spiritually mature, focused, and trustworthy individual who upholds a high sense of integrity and accountability and commitment to the vision, mission, values, and aspirations of SAO U.

Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit is a MUST. Females are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in the local language, Kumum is a requirement.

To apply, send your application, resume, copies of your academic documents, and a recommendation letter from either your pastor or reverend to the Human Resources & Administration Manager at info@saouganda.org or hand deliver it to the SAO offices on Kaberamaido and our head offices on Plot No. 1448, Kitala Zone, Kanyanya.

The deadline for applications is 8th August 2025 at 5 pm.

Programme Officer - Livelihood

Opening date: Thursday 20th March 2025; Closing date: Thursday 10^th April 2025

Share An Opportunity (SAO-U) Uganda is a Christian child-centred Non-government organization. It envisions a holistically developed child within the community. The organization seeks to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual for the position of Programme Officer- Livelihood. The ideal candidate will be based in Napak and should have worked in a similar position for at least three years.  

The Programme Officer - Livelihood, will ensure that project beneficiaries, improve their income and develop means to sustain a good livelihood to address the needs of children and youth in their households and communities.

Job Summary: The Programme Officer, Livelihood is responsible for ensuring the improved livelihood of Self Help Group members' households.

Duty station: Napak

Position type: Regional

Contract type: 1 year 

Proposed start of contract: As soon as possible

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Officer, Livelihood

1. Spearhead and facilitate the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in partner communities as guided by the SHG Manual.
2. Coordinate activities of the SHGs using the Rights Based Approach to enable them to identify and analyze viable activities towards self-reliance.
3. Build the capacity of the SHGs, CLAs and Federations.
4. Form and maintain relationships with different stakeholders like politicians and technical personnel and making sure that they do understand the objective of the project and why they are supposed to be part of project cycle implementation.
5. Provide technical guidance and operational support to stakeholders to enhance performance and quality assurance, share knowledge and build capacity.
6. Implement project activities that promote disability and inclusion.
7. Participate in the preparation of funding project proposals, budgets and activity work plans and align them with the agenda of SAO Uganda and relevant development partners.
8. Responsible for ensuring that the ‘Self Help Group’ (SHG) community development approach is implemented in community projects and institutions according to recommended guidelines.
9. Carry out regular visits to all beneficiary sites to assess program performance in line with the budgets, work plans and advise the partners accordingly.
10. Support community structures come up with action plans which later give them direction in terms of the operations in achieving their set objective.
11. Develop effective follow-up tools, data bank, reporting formats and indicators for use in projects.
12. Ensure that participatory baseline surveys, rural appraisals are carried out as basis for Community Development project designs and support project staff to formulate and develop quality proposals in a participatory manner with key stakeholders. 
13. Spearhead and facilitate the formation of Youth Groups in partner communities.
14. Develop management information systems in collaboration with Project staff to include monitoring forms, tracking and reporting mechanisms and the development/maintenance of computerized databases
15. Participate in proposal development and fundraising drives within the organisation.
16. Participate in relevant partnership committees, meetings and implement action points developed therein.
17. Perform other relevant tasks at the request of the Programme Area Coordinator or his/her designate.

Other requirements/ competencies:

• Functional Community groups.
• Periodic data collection and updates.
• Proper record management by groups
•  Comprehensive monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the operations at the project.
• Well managed and vibrant contacts and working relationships with all stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development studies, Social Sciences or equivalent in a development-related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferably in a NGO setting in the sector of Livelihoods.
3. Capacity to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds as is the case in the Karamoja region.
4. Capacity to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team
5. Strong ability to work independently
6. Good interpersonal and communication skills
7. Good computer skills

The job holder must be a hardworking, spiritually mature, focused and trustworthy individual that upholds a high sense of integrity and accountability and commitment to the vision, mission, values and aspirations of SAO Uganda

Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit is a MUST. Females are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in the local language; is a requirement.

To apply, send your application, resume, copies of your academic documents and recommendation letter from either your pastor or reverend to the Human Resources & Administration Manager at info@saouganda.org or hand deliver it to our head offices on Plot No. 1448, Kitala Zone, Kanyanya.

The deadline for applications is 10^th April 2025 at 5pm.

Programme Officer Child Protection

Opening date: Thursday 27th March 2025; Closing date: Thursday 10^th April 2025

Share An Opportunity (SAO-U) Uganda is a Christian child-centred Non-government organization. It envisions a holistically developed child within the community. The organization seeks to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual for the position of Programme Officer Child Protection. The ideal candidate will be based in Napak and should have worked in a similar position for at least three years.

Job Summary: The Programme Officer, Child Protection is responsible for building the capacity of child protection actors on children’s rights, monitoring and reporting.

Reporting: Programme Area Coordinator

Duty station: Napak

Position type: Regional

Contract type: Fixed-term contract – 1 year 

Proposed start of contract: As soon as possible

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Build capacity of child protection structures on children’s rights, monitoring, and reporting.
2. Build the capacity of children and duty bearers on child rights and participation, among others.
3. Network with local government departments in the district and other organizations implementing child rights approach in the community.
4. Provide technical guidance on all matters of child protection in the field office.
5. Document child protection and participation standards and requirements.
6. Provide technical guidance and operational support to implementing structures to enhance performance and quality assurance, share knowledge and build capacity;
7. Ensure that child rights activities are planned and implemented in line with the objectives of SAO Uganda and assist in the preparation of guidelines for programme management.
8. Participate in the writing of funding project proposals, budgets, and activity plans and align them with the objectives of SAO Uganda and relevant development partners.
9. Responsible for ensuring that Children’s Clubs operate according to recommended guidelines.
10. Ensure timely, accurate, complete, and consistence correspondences sent to the programme Area Coordinator.
11. Participate in the development of follow-up tools, databank, reporting formats and indicators for use in projects.
12. Participate in relevant partnership committees, meetings and implement action points developed therein.
13. Perform other relevant tasks at the request of the Programme Area Coordinator or his/her designate.

Other requirements/ competencies:

1. Good knowledge and experience of the child rights approach to development.
2. Ability to develop quality work plans, budgets and reports.
3. Good knowledge of computer applications.
4. Ability to collect, enter and analyze data.
5. Good knowledge of the child protection mechanism.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development studies, Social Sciences or equivalent in a development-related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferably in a NGO setting in the sector of child protection and education.
3. Capacity to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds as is the case in the Karamoja region.
4. Capacity to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team
5. Strong ability to work independently
6. Good interpersonal and communication skills
7. Good computer skills

The job holder must be a hardworking, spiritually mature, focused and trustworthy individual that upholds a high sense of integrity and accountability and commitment to the vision, mission, values and aspirations of SAO-U.

Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit is a MUST. Females are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in the local language;

To apply, send your application, resume, copies of your academic documents and recommendation letter from either your pastor or reverend to the Human Resources & Administration Manager at info@saouganda.org or hand deliver it to the SAO-U head offices on Plot No. 1448, Kitala Zone, Kanyanya, Kampala.

The deadline for application is Friday 17th April 2025

Share An Opportunity Uganda is seeking experienced professionals to conduct the Phase Two Endline Evaluation of our transformative CYCC Program in Kaberamaido!

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