Job Title: Temporary QuickBooks Support Assistant
Location: Kampala Office
Specific Tasks and Duties:
- Enter data into QuickBooks Online and manage the updating of budget data.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting that complies with the organization’s standards.
- Provide training and support on QuickBooks to the finance officer and other users for effective financial reporting and analysis.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within QuickBooks.
- Generate and analyze various financial reports, such as Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow statements, and customized reports.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable.
- Reconcile bank accounts.
- Perform general ledger maintenance and make journal entries.
- Troubleshoot technical issues within QuickBooks (e.g., balancing balance sheets, fixing bank feeds).
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in QuickBooks: In-depth knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online.
- Accounting Principles: Strong understanding of basic and advanced accounting principles.
- Financial Reporting: Ability to generate accurate financial statements and custom reports.
- Attention to Detail: Crucial for ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Time Management and Organizational Skills: Capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Relevant Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Certifications: QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification is highly valued and demonstrates expertise.
Job Title: Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Specialist
Reports to: Executive Director
Program/Project: Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Employment Category: Full time
Location: Hoima Office
Background to Bantwana Uganda Initiative
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a local Non-Government Organization with programs that promote the welfare of children with a focus on access to essential services through strengthened community systems. BIU is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Job Summary
The ECCE Specialist will provide technical leadership, oversight, and support in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Early Childhood Care and Education programs with a special focus on Learning Through Play (LTP) and integration of Bantwana’s Community Based ECCE (CBECCE) into existing parenting programs. The role promotes quality standards in early childhood learning, caregiver engagement, child protection, and holistic child development in line with national policies and international best practices.
Key Result Areas & Specific Responsibilities
1. Program Design & Implementation
- Provide technical input in the design and roll-out of ECCE programs including CBECCE.
- Support curriculum development and expansion of community early learning development centers.
- Promote inclusive education and ensure children with special needs are supported.
2. Capacity Building & Mentorship
- Train and mentor teachers, caregivers, and community facilitators on ECCE methodologies, play-based learning, and child development.
- Strengthen parent and caregiver involvement in early childhood education.
3. Quality Assurance & Monitoring
- Develop and apply tools for assessing ECCE quality in learning centers.
- Conduct regular field visits to support and monitor ECCE activities.
- Collect and analyze ECCE-related data for decision-making and reporting.
4. Partnerships & Advocacy
- Collaborate with government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Education), NGOs, and community structures to promote ECCE.
- Advocate for policies and practices that enhance early childhood education and protection.
5. Reporting & Learning
- Prepare technical reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and external stakeholders.
- Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future programming.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ECCE program design and implementation.
- Knowledge of child development theories, ECCE curriculum, and inclusive education.
- Strong facilitation, training, and mentorship skills.
- Experience working with NGOs, government agencies, or donor-funded projects.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Commitment to child rights and holistic development.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with communities, teachers, and government stakeholders.
- Flexibility, creativity, and innovation in problem-solving.
Key Deliverables
1. Curriculum & Program Design
- Develop/adapt ECCE curriculums (including CBECCE), learning materials, and caregiver guides within allocated timeframe.
- Ensure all ECCE centers implement play-based and child-centered learning approaches.
2. Capacity Building
- Conduct trainings for ECCE teachers, caregivers, and community facilitators annually.
- Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching sessions with documented feedback.
3. Quality Assurance & Monitoring
- Carry out quarterly monitoring visits to ECCE centers to assess quality standards.
- Produce and share monitoring reports with recommendations for improvement.
4. Child Development & Protection
- Ensure ECCE programs integrate holistic child development (cognitive, emotional, physical, social).
- Establish and maintain systems for child safeguarding and protection in all ECCE and home learning centers.
5. Parental & Community Engagement
- Organize parent/caregiver sensitization sessions on early childhood learning and child care.
- Strengthen community structures to support ECCE programs.
6. Data, Reporting & Learning
- Maintain an updated database of ECCE learners, teachers, and outcomes.
- Produce timely quarterly and annual technical reports for management, donors, and stakeholders.
- Document and share case studies or success stories.
7. Partnerships & Advocacy
- Collaborate with Ministry of Education and other stakeholders on ECCE policy implementation.
- Advocate for resource mobilization and policies that support early childhood education.
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
Reports to: Director Strategic Information
Program/Project: Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Employment Category: Full time
Location: Fort Portal
Background to Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a registered national NGO dedicated to strengthening systems and community structures that support the wellbeing, protection, and resilience of vulnerable children, adolescents, and their caregivers. With a focus on integrated programming across child protection, education, health (including HIV/AIDS), and economic strengthening, BIU works in partnership with government and local actors to deliver locally driven, sustainable solutions. Operating across multiple districts in Uganda, BIU combines evidence-based approaches with deep community engagement to create safe, inclusive environments where children and youth can survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. BIU is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Job Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust MEL systems that support effective program delivery, track performance, assess impact, and foster learning and accountability across the organization. This role ensures that data is collected and used strategically to inform decision-making, improve program quality, and demonstrate results to stakeholders.
Working closely with program teams and partners, the MEL Specialist develops and oversees MEL frameworks, indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms. The position ensures data is accurate, timely, and actionable, supporting both internal learning and external reporting. The MEL Specialist also promotes adaptive learning and evidence-based programming to drive continuous improvement across BIU’s multi-sectoral initiatives.
Key Result Areas and Specific Responsibilities
Monitoring & Data Management
- Design and implement effective M&E systems, frameworks, and tools aligned with project goals and donor requirements.
- Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of program performance data to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Oversee data quality assurance processes through verification, audits, and routine assessments.
- Manage and maintain the organization’s M&E databases ensuring data security, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Build the capacity of program teams in data management, utilization, and learning documentation.
Evaluation & Learning
- Design and lead baseline, midline, and endline evaluations to assess program performance and impact.
- Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories for organizational learning and knowledge sharing.
- Facilitate reflection sessions and learning reviews with project teams to inform adaptive management.
- Synthesize evaluation findings into actionable recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
Capacity Building & Technical Support
- Train and mentor staff and partners on data collection, reporting, and use of M&E tools.
- Provide technical guidance on indicator development, target tracking, and results measurement.
- Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous learning through regular coaching.
Reporting & Accountability
- Prepare high-quality M&E reports for donors, management, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and national reporting frameworks.
- Promote accountability to beneficiaries by integrating community feedback into M&E processes.
Data Demand and Use
- Promote data-driven decision-making by engaging program teams in regular data reviews.
- Develop and share dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for easy interpretation.
- Integrate data insights into program planning, adaptive management, and learning agendas.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Population Studies, Quantitative Economics, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5–10 years of progressive experience in M&E within NGOs or multi-sectoral development programs.
- Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks such as Logical Framework, Theory of Change, and Results Framework.
- Proficiency in software such as SPSS, STATA, Excel, Power BI, or similar data tools.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with donor-funded projects (USAID, EU, UN, etc.) is an added advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Expertise in M&E methodologies, frameworks, and evaluation processes.
- Strong data analysis, visualization, and management skills using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Skilled in capacity building, training, and mentoring staff and partners.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to ethical data practices, confidentiality, and integrity.
- Adaptability and strategic thinking to align MEL with evolving organizational priorities.
Job Title: Driver
Reports to: Senior Operations Officer
Program/Project: Bantwana Initiative Uganda Projects
Employment Category: Full Time
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Background to Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a local Non-Government Organization with programs that promote the welfare of children with a focus on access to essential services through strengthened community systems. BIU is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Job Summary
The Driver will be responsible for driving and maintaining BIU motor vehicles, ensuring the safety and security of authorized passengers, cargo, and equipment in line with BIU policies and Uganda's traffic laws. The role includes performing minor mechanical tasks and supporting operational mobility.
Key Result Areas & Responsibilities
Transportation & Safety
- Transport BIU staff and visitors as instructed.
- Ensure safety of passengers and luggage at all times.
- Observe speed limits and BIU travel guidelines.
- Ensure use of seat belts at all times.
- Ensure proper communication procedures are followed.
Vehicle Maintenance
- Maintain allocated vehicles in sound mechanical condition.
- Ensure vehicles are washed and cleaned regularly.
- Ensure timely fueling and servicing of vehicles.
- Report faults, breakdowns, or accidents promptly to the Procurement Officer.
- Ensure First Aid kits, spare wheels, and tools are available in the vehicle.
- Ensure all vehicle tools remain in the allocated vehicle.
Record Keeping
- Ensure all vehicles have log sheets and pens.
- Maintain accurate vehicle records including trips, fuel, time, and mileage.
- Record fuel fill-ups promptly in the log sheet.
- Ensure vehicle request forms are filled and submitted for travel authorization.
- Submit monthly vehicle log sheets to the Procurement Officer.
- Submit daily vehicle checklists and field trip reports after each trip.
- Submit vehicle repair reports before and after garage visits.
- Deliver and receive mail and maintain proper documentation.
- Collect mail from the post office regularly.
- Receive mail from partners/sub-offices and hand it over to the Procurement Officer.
- Ensure vehicle insurance (comprehensive & third-party) is valid.
- Notify the Procurement Officer three weeks before insurance renewal.
Mechanical Activities
- Perform minor mechanical repairs as needed.
- Road-test and certify vehicles after garage repairs.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Procurement Officer.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Abilities
- Uganda Certificate of Education (O-Level) minimum.
- Extensive knowledge of the Ugandan Highway Code.
- Strong understanding of the geographical area of assignment.
- English language proficiency.
- Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities.
- Valid Driver’s License classes B, CM, and DL.
- At least 5 years of driving experience; mechanical experience and NGO experience are added advantages.
Please use the link below to apply. Applications including CV and supporting documents must be combined into one document and uploaded.
Job Title: Communications & Advocacy Specialist
(Narrative, Visibility & Fundraising Lead)
Reports to: Director – Strategic Information
Program/Project: Bantwana Initiative Uganda Projects
Employment Category: Full Time
Location: Kampala, Uganda (with field travel as required)
About Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a child- and youth-focused organization implementing evidence-driven programmes in child protection, positive parenting, early childhood care and education, youth livelihoods, and community strengthening. BIU works with communities, government, and development partners to deliver rights-based, sustainable impact.
BIU is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Job Summary
The Communications & Advocacy Specialist will strengthen BIU’s fundraising capacity, visibility, and influence by translating programme evidence, learning, and community voices into compelling narratives that mobilize resources from diverse funding sources, including donors, foundations, corporates, embassies, individual giving, and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop fundraising and visibility materials including organizational profiles, programme briefs, case studies, and impact stories.
- Strengthen funding proposals and fundraising pitches through clear, evidence-based narratives.
- Support diversified fundraising initiatives through tailored communications.
- Develop briefing packs, pitch decks, and presentations for fundraising and advocacy engagements.
- Grow BIU’s strategic social media presence to support fundraising and advocacy goals.
- Ensure all communications meet safeguarding, ethical, and funder-compliance standards.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in NGO communications, advocacy, or fundraising support.
- Proven experience in developing fundraising or donor-facing materials.
- Strong evidence-to-storytelling and narrative development skills.
How to Apply
Submit a CV (maximum 3 pages), a cover letter, and two writing samples (fundraising, donor, or advocacy focused).
Click on the link below to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Title: Project Officer – Fathers Who Play, Children Who Thrive Project
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Supervises: Para Social Workers (PSWs), Community Resource Persons, Community Volunteers, and project-supported community structures (technical supervision)
Project: Fathers Who Play, Children Who Thrive Project (GCC Project)
Duty Station: Kiryandongo and Kyangwali Refugee Settlements
Organizational Background
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a Ugandan non-profit organization committed to strengthening community-led systems and solutions that improve the wellbeing and resilience of vulnerable children, adolescents, youth, and families.
With support from Grand Challenges Canada (GCC), BIU is implementing the Fathers Who Play, Children Who Thrive Project, an innovative bundled family intervention that integrates the REAL Fathers model and Community-Based Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) approaches. The project seeks to improve nurturing care, father engagement, violence prevention, child development outcomes, and early learning among refugee and host communities in Kiryandongo and Kyangwali refugee settlements.
Job Summary
Provide technical, operational, monitoring, and administrative support for implementation of the Fathers Who Play, Children Who Thrive Project at settlement and community levels. The position coordinates field implementation, supervises Para Social Workers and community structures, ensures quality delivery of the REAL Fathers and ECCE interventions, supports data collection and reporting, ensures safeguarding compliance, and strengthens collaboration with local government and refugee settlement stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of project activities.
- Support adaptation and rollout of REAL Fathers and ECCE interventions.
- Coordinate community mobilization and participant enrollment.
- Ensure timely achievement of district-level targets and milestones.
- Support and participate in planning meetings, reviews, and implementation monitoring.
Technical Support and Quality Assurance
- Provide technical support to Para Social Workers and Community Resource Persons.
- Conduct routine supervision and coaching visits to CBECCE clusters and young father households.
- Monitor intervention fidelity and adherence to approved budgets and workplans.
- Support quality improvement actions and continuous learning.
- Support transitioning of children to formal schools through strengthening of VSLAs.
Community Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate engagement with local government and refugee structures.
- Support Child Wellbeing Committees and community structures.
- Facilitate referrals and linkages to services.
- Promote community ownership and participation.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Documentation
- Support routine monitoring and quality reporting on supported clusters, ECCE centres, and young father households.
- Ensure timely collection and verification of project data.
- Conduct data quality checks and maintain beneficiary records.
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and case studies.
Training and Capacity Building
- Organize and facilitate trainings for Para Social Workers, community structures, and staff.
- Support orientation and coaching of project teams.
- Promote peer learning and knowledge sharing.
Administrative and Logistics Support
- Coordinate district-level logistics and activity implementation.
- Support procurement planning and asset management.
- Prepare activity requests, reports, and accountabilities.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Promote and uphold BIU safeguarding policies.
- Support child protection and violence prevention efforts.
- Report safeguarding concerns according to policy.
Learning, Evidence Generation and Scale-Up Support
- Support collection of implementation evidence.
- Contribute to learning products and dissemination activities.
- Support sustainability and scale-up planning processes.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Development Studies, Education, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience implementing community-based development projects.
- Experience in child protection, parenting, ECD, refugee, health, or education programs.
- Experience working with community structures and local governments.
- Experience in monitoring, data collection, and report writing.
Core Competencies
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding license.
- Good understanding of the respective settlements and local languages spoken.
Safeguarding Statement
The Project Officer shall uphold BIU Child Protection, Safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and Code of Conduct policies and ensure compliance by all project participants and implementation teams.
Working Conditions
This position requires extensive field travel within refugee settlements and host communities and direct engagement with vulnerable children, fathers, caregivers, and community structures.
Applications including CV and supporting documents must be emailed using the application link below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Title: Project Coordinator – Fathers Who Play, Children Who Thrive Project
Reports to: SAFE Program Lead
Supervises: District Project Officers, Project Assistants, Para Social Workers (technical oversight), Consultants and other project staff as assigned
Project: Fathers Who Play, Children Who Thrive Project (GCC Project)
Duty Station: Kyangwali Refugee Settlement with frequent travel to Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement
Organizational Background
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a Ugandan non-profit organization committed to strengthening community-led systems and solutions that improve the wellbeing and resilience of vulnerable children, adolescents, youth, and families.
With support from Grand Challenges Canada (GCC), BIU is implementing the Fathers Who Play, Children Who Thrive Project, an innovative bundled family intervention that integrates the REAL Fathers model and Community-Based Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) approaches. The project seeks to improve nurturing care, father engagement, violence prevention, and child learning and development outcomes among refugee and host communities in Kiryandongo and Kyangwali refugee settlements.
Job Summary
The Project Coordinator will provide overall technical, operational, financial, and administrative leadership for the project, ensuring achievement of targets, donor compliance, quality implementation, evidence generation, and sustainability planning in collaboration with BIU REAL Project staff, OPM, UNHCR, implementing partners, CSOs, and District Local Governments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership and Coordination
- Provide overall leadership and management of project implementation.
- Coordinate all project activities across implementation sites.
- Lead development and execution of annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly work plans.
- Monitor implementation progress and recommend adaptive management actions.
- Represent BIU during donor visits, technical working group meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
- Ensure program targets and quality standards are achieved and aligned with BIU outcome indicators.
Technical Leadership and Adaptation of the REAL Fathers Model
- Lead adaptation and contextualization of the REAL Fathers model and ECCE interventions for refugee settings.
- Ensure intervention fidelity and quality assurance through supervision, mentorship, and coaching.
- Oversee adaptation of implementation tools, manuals, and training materials.
- Lead capacity building on the REAL Fathers Curriculum, Community-Based ECCE, Learning Through Play, and Positive Parenting.
Grant Management and Donor Reporting
- Ensure compliance with GCC grant requirements and BIU policies.
- Coordinate preparation and submission of high-quality donor reports.
- Track implementation progress against approved grant deliverables and milestones.
- Support donor assessments, audits, and learning visits.
Budget Management and Resource Stewardship
- Develop project spending forecasts and budget projections.
- Monitor budget utilization and expenditure trends.
- Review financial reports and ensure effective resource utilization and accountability.
- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures in a timely manner.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research
- Actively participate in implementation of MEL and research activities.
- Ensure quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation.
- Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
- Generate learning products, success stories, case studies, and technical briefs.
- Coordinate with the MEAL team to maintain an effective monitoring, evaluation, and planning system.
Scale-Up, Sustainability and Systems Strengthening
- Participate in developing project scale-up and sustainability strategies.
- Strengthen integration within existing Para Social Worker models and government systems.
- Document the project's value proposition for future investment.
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Management
- Maintain productive relationships with OPM, local governments, line ministries, refugee structures, and partners.
- Coordinate stakeholder meetings and partnership forums.
- Ensure functional Child Wellbeing Committees.
- Strengthen linkages, follow-ups, referral systems, and community ownership.
Team Leadership and Supervision
- Work closely with technical teams and departments on project implementation.
- Provide direct supervision and mentorship to project staff.
- Conduct performance reviews and coaching sessions.
- Build staff capacity through mentorship and support supervision.
Safeguarding and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Monitor safeguarding risks and support incident management.
- Promote ethical standards and confidentiality.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Education, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience managing donor-funded projects.
- Experience in parenting, child protection, ECD, ECCE, Learning Through Play (LTP), refugee, or community development programming.
- Strong grant management, partnership, and donor reporting experience.
- Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
Applications including CV and supporting documents must be emailed using the application link below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.