Program Partnership Specialist – Fort Portal

About the role

The Program Partnership Specialist will support justice system strengthening initiatives in the Rwenzori Region, based in Fort Portal. The role involves advising partners and government actors, coordinating activities across districts, and building capacity to improve protection and justice responses.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate district‑level justice system needs and advise on partner engagement strategies.
• Guide the development and delivery of training and support tools for partners and government stakeholders.
• Organize coordination efforts across districts to ensure consistent application of protection models.
• Identify systemic gaps and recommend improvements to enhance justice system responses.
• Conduct oversight of programmatic activities to support learning and delivery outcomes.

Required profile

• Ability to guide and advise partners and government actors on justice system improvements.
• Experience organizing and overseeing program activities, including basic budget tracking and operational coordination.
• Capacity to evaluate field data and determine areas for program enhancement.
• Effective communication skills to engage stakeholders and sustain collaborative relationships.
• Experience delivering training sessions and supporting the use of casework tools and resources.
• A degree in program management, social sciences, law, business administration, management, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in justice or development programs, with a focus on VAWC.
• At least three (3) years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working in a professional international environment (preferred).

Required skills