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International Rescue Committee Project Director - Playmatters

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International Rescue Committee Project Director - PlayMatters Jobs in Uganda;The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Project Director to lead PlayMatters 3.0, a fiveyear private foundationfunded initiative in Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda. This groundbreaking project expands quality educational opportunities for refugee and hostcommunity children. The Project Director will provide strategic leadership, coordinate across partners, and represent the project to donors, governments, and stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

International Rescue Committee Project Director - PlayMatters Jobs in Uganda;

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Provide strategic and technical direction to achieve project goals.

Oversee implementation of activities to maximize impact.

Develop, review, and monitor annual work and performance plans.Project Delivery & Compliance

Project Delivery & Compliance

Ensure activities align with performance framework and operational policies.

Oversee management of partners/subgrantees.

Provide financial and operations support, ensuring sound budgets and timely donor reporting.Donor & Stakeholder Relations

Donor & Stakeholder Relations

Report to donors through debriefings and formal reports.

Maintain active relationships with government officials, partners, and institutions.

Represent the project publicly and share achievements and lessons learned.Team Leadership

Team Leadership

Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, and respect.

Empower staff to take responsibility and foster collaboration.Requirements

Requirements

Advanced degree in international development, humanitarian assistance, or related field.

Minimum 10 years’ (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});experience managing refugee or crisisaffected programs.

Experience managing largescale, multimilliondollar, multicountry, multipartner projects.

Experience working in East Africa, particularly Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Demonstrated success in staff capacitybuilding and gendersensitive programming.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Fluency in English required.Reporting Line

Reporting Line

Reports to Regional Vice President, CRRD / Senior Director Education.Working Environment

Working Environment

Based in Kampala, Uganda, with regular travel to Ethiopia and South Sudan.Professional Standards

Professional Standards

Adhere to IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct: Integrity, Service, Equality, Accountability.

At a glance

Company

International Rescue Committee Project

Location

, uganda

Employment

Full Time

Experience

director

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 21, 2026