Head of Programmes - WASH, Public Health and Climate Change

About the role

WaterAid Uganda is looking for a Head of Programmes based in Kampala, reporting to the Country Director and sitting on the Senior Management Team. The post-holder supervises the technical and MEAL staff and leads the growing WASH portfolio, which focuses on strengthening public health centres and improving the technical quality of climate resilience projects. The role also represents WaterAid in national forums on WASH, public health and climate change.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Programme team in delivering WASH programmes across the country, with high-quality technical support and capacity strengthening.
• Lead the design of projects, proposals and reports that meet funder requirements and the Country Programme's strategic priorities.
• Develop and manage a partnership strategy with government agencies, international partners, CSOs and local communities.
• Represent WaterAid in national CSO/NGO, donor and government forums on WASH, public health and climate change.
• Develop a country-level strategy for WASH programmes aligned with public health and climate change resilience goals.
• Ensure programmes follow WaterAid quality standards, donor guidelines and best practices, and develop operational plans and budgets.
• Manage expenditure against budgets within delegated authorities and work with the Head of Finance on project budgets.
• Lead technical direction in climate change and public health, and use programme evidence and learning to influence policy and practice.
• Build partnerships with Ministries, departments and agencies and other stakeholders, and champion WaterAid's commitments to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Required profile

• Master's degree, preferably in Public Health, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or International Development.
• At least 10 years of professional experience, including 7 in senior management in an international or national NGO, and 7 years managing and implementing WASH programmes, preferably in public health and/or climate change resilience.
• Proven experience in program management, including strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of WASH principles and strategies, with a focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, and ability to work under pressure and across cultures.

Preferred: proven ability to lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team, personal integrity, flexibility, transparency and cross-cultural sensitivity.