LIGHT FOR THE WORLD – PROGRAMME MANAGER (WE CAN WORK)

Place of Work

Kampala, Uganda

Duration

Full-time (40hrs/week) / fixed-term

Starting Date

August 1, 2026

Note: This is a national position. Applications requiring visa sponsorship will not be accepted.

ABOUT US

At Light for the World, we believe in a world where people with eye conditions and disabilities can fully exercise their rights to health, education, work, and protection in emergencies.

We are a global development organisation working to empower people with disabilities and improve eye health in low-income countries. For over 30 years, we have strengthened health systems, promoted inclusive education, and advanced economic empowerment, focusing on the poorest and most marginalised.

For more information: https://www.light-for-the-world.org/

ABOUT THE ROLE – WE CAN WORK PROGRAMME

In line with its economic empowerment strategy, Light for the World with funding from Mastercard Foundation will implement an 8-year project dubbed We Can Work, a regional signature disability programme that uses a system and mindset change approach to impact the lives of at least 1,000,000 young women and men with disabilities and enables them to access dignified and fulfilling work.

The programme works with umbrella Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and Entrepreneurship Hubs in Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria.

With partners, the programme will effect change at:

Individuals (households and communities)
Organisations
Institutions

Young persons with disabilities will act as change agents and provide disability inclusion advisory services and advocate for disability-inclusive policies.

Key Ingredients of the Programme

Engaging caregivers and communities through empowering disability inclusion messaging
Driving co-creation processes for inclusive economic development
Developing agency through the We Can Work Academy
Amplifying voices of young persons with disabilities

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program / Project Management

Ensure project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation
Responsible for programme narrative and financial reporting
Ensure safeguarding policy implementation
Ensure quality implementation as per standards
Ensure donor compliance and requirements are met
Participate in co-creation and innovation initiatives

Project Design and Development

Ensure partner proposals align with strategy and Theory of Change
Guide partners in proposal and workplan development
Represent and translate partner needs into organisational planning

Grant Contract, Financial Management & Reporting

Manage overall budget planning with grant team
Ensure timely submission of partner reports (narrative & financial)
Ensure donor reporting is accurate and timely
Upload project documents onto Sextant with Grant Officer
Monitor budgets and ensure proper forecasting
Support partners in financial compliance and reporting

Monitoring, Evaluation and Follow-up

Conduct monitoring visits and supportive supervision
Contribute to baseline, mid-line and end-line assessments
Support MERLA team documentation
Ensure quality and timely reporting
Document best practices and learning
Support monitoring tools development

Capacity Building and Technical Support

Collaborate with technical experts for implementation quality
Identify partner capacity gaps
Support implementation of capacity assessments
Guide activity planning and financial utilization
Provide technical support across thematic areas
Support monitoring and follow-up of activities

People Management

Line manage staff (recruitment, appraisal, coaching, mentoring)
Support staff development and training
Ensure HR policy compliance

Partnership, Advocacy and Networking

Act as main point of contact for Mastercard Foundation
Build relationships with implementing partners
Participate in national and international forums
Promote disability inclusion awareness
Strengthen partnerships with government, CSOs, academia, and private sector
Ensure collaboration between partners
Foster advocacy and networking at all levels

Representation

Represent Country Director / Head of Programmes when delegated
Represent organisation in meetings, forums, and technical working groups

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Development Studies, International Development, Sociology, Social Sciences, Programme Management or related field

Experience

Minimum 7 years’ project and grant management experience in INGOs/NGOs
Experience in donor-funded programmes
Experience working with organisations of persons with disabilities
Experience in government liaison and partnership management
Experience in capacity building and facilitation

Skills

Strong leadership and team management
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Strategic and innovative thinking
Tech proficiency (MS Office)
High integrity and accountability
Ability to work in diverse teams

APPLICATION

Apply via:
https://lftw.hrmagic.co/careers

Addressed to:
The Country Human Resources
Light for the World International
Plot 1673 – Block 244 Kasiwukira Road
Muyenga

Programme Manager

Job Description