SGBV Programme Manager – MIFUMI

About MIFUMI

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of survivor-centred SGBV programmes that protect the rights, dignity, confidentiality, safety, and informed choice of survivors.
• Ensure survivor feedback and participation are integrated into programme planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Promote adherence to national GBV Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), UNFPA Minimum Standards, safeguarding policies, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and Do-No-Harm principles.
• Ensure programmes are inclusive of women, girls, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and other vulnerable populations.

• Integrate gender-transformative approaches across all programme activities.
• Lead community interventions addressing harmful gender norms, discrimination, and unequal power relations.
• Promote women's leadership, participation, and decision-making.
• Support interventions focusing on economic empowerment, male engagement, and positive social norm change.

• Develop annual work plans, implementation strategies, and programme budgets.
• Oversee delivery of:
  • GBV case management.
  • Psychosocial support services.
  • Legal aid.
  • Shelter services.
  • Community mobilisation.
  • Prevention and awareness campaigns.
• Conduct regular field supervision, programme monitoring, and quality assurance assessments.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and donor requirements.

• Coordinate with:
  • Uganda Police Force.
  • Health facilities.
  • Courts of law.
  • Probation and social welfare offices.
  • Community structures.
  • District GBV Working Groups.
  • Protection partners.
• Strengthen referral systems for survivors.
• Coordinate consortium partners implementing SGBV projects.
• Support advocacy for improved GBV policies and accountability systems.

• Collaborate with Monitoring and Evaluation teams to strengthen programme data collection and reporting.
• Monitor programme indicators and measure project outcomes.
• Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Produce high-quality donor reports and technical reports.
• Strengthen accountability mechanisms including complaints handling, survivor feedback, and safeguarding reporting.

• Manage programme budgets and expenditure.
• Monitor burn rates and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with donor financial regulations.
• Support grant implementation and partner compliance.
• Prepare financial forecasts and procurement plans.

• Supervise programme officers, counsellors, social workers, shelter staff, and field officers.
• Build staff capacity on:
  • GBV case management.
  • Trauma-informed care.
  • Gender equality.
  • Disability inclusion.
  • Safeguarding.
  • PSEA.
• Conduct staff performance reviews.
• Promote staff wellbeing and professional development.

• Lead community mobilisation and awareness programmes.
• Strengthen collaboration with:
  • Local Councils.
  • Village Health Teams.
  • Religious leaders.
  • Cultural institutions.
  • Community-based organisations.
• Support advocacy for women's rights and justice.
• Promote inclusive participation of vulnerable groups.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Gender Studies.
  • Social Work.
  • Human Rights.
  • Development Studies.
  • Psychology.
  • Public Health.
  • Related Social Sciences field.
• Master's Degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, Human Rights, Social Sciences, or related discipline is highly desirable.
• Additional professional training in:
  • GBV Case Management.
  • Safeguarding.
  • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
  • Trauma-informed care.
  • Protection programming is an added advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years' experience managing GBV or SGBV programmes.
• Experience implementing survivor-centred, rights-based, and gender-transformative interventions.
• Experience coordinating multisectoral GBV response systems.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects.
• Experience working with donors such as:
  • UNFPA.
  • USAID.
  • European Union (EU).
  • FCDO.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong grants management and donor reporting experience.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Sexual and Gender-Based Violence programming.
• Rights-based programming.
• Survivor-centred case management.
• Trauma-informed practice.
• Gender equality and women's rights.
• Safeguarding and PSEA.
• Programme management.
• Results-Based Management.
• Budget management.
• Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Donor compliance.
• Stakeholder coordination.
• Report writing.
• Advocacy and policy engagement.

• High ethical standards.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Strong leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Decision-making skills.
• Commitment to gender equality and human rights.

Why Join MIFUMI?

• Contribute to ending gender-based violence in Uganda.
• Lead impactful national programmes protecting women and children.
• Work alongside experienced development and human rights professionals.
• Build partnerships with government, donors, and international organisations.
• Advance your career in gender, protection, and humanitarian programming.

How to Apply

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A one-page Expression of Interest explaining:
  • Your background.
  • Your current role.
  • Why you are interested in the position.
  • Why you believe you are the best candidate.

How to Prepare a Strong CV

• Experience managing GBV or SGBV programmes.
• Leadership of donor-funded development or humanitarian projects.
• Experience coordinating multisectoral protection responses.
• Budget and grants management experience.
• Staff supervision and capacity building.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting expertise.
• Partnerships with government institutions and development partners.
• Safeguarding, PSEA, and protection programming experience.

Cover Letter / Expression of Interest Tips

• Explain your passion for gender equality and survivor-centred programming.
• Highlight significant achievements in SGBV programme management.
• Demonstrate leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Mention experience working with donors such as UNFPA, USAID, FCDO, or the EU.
• Showcase your expertise in safeguarding, donor compliance, advocacy, and programme quality.
• Explain how your skills align with MIFUMI's mission of advancing women's rights and preventing gender-based violence.