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Apply by 10th September 2026 at 5:00 PM (E.A.T)

About Restless Development

Restless Development Uganda is an agency for youth-led change; we support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We make sure that young people’s voices are heard and that they have the power to mobilise action in their communities to respond to long-standing challenges. Across Karamoja, West Nile, Eastern and Central Uganda, we support young people to influence the decisions that affect their lives while strengthening the systems and institutions that enable them to realise their full potential. We also coordinate the Uganda Youth Collective, a national platform of over 600 youth-led organisations working together to amplify youth voices and influence policies through the National Youth Working Group. We are committed to creating an organisation that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding:

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, young leaders and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About our Youth Employment Work:

Restless Development is implementing an inspiring  youth employment portfolio designed to improve the economic resilience and livelihoods of young people by expanding their access to dignified and fulfilling work, entrepreneurship opportunities and inclusive financial services. Working across 13  Districts in Karamoja sub region, Eastern, West Nile, Western Uganda, and in central region. Our approach places young people at the center of programme design and delivery while strengthening the local systems that support dignified and fulfilling work. Our work equips young women and men with market relevant technical, entrepreneurial, and financial capabilities while connecting them to employers, markets, business development services and affordable financial products. We work through  youth-led organisations to create coordinated pathways  that support young people to transition successfully into employment, self-employment and enterprise growth.

Beyond supporting individual young people, we invest in strengthening the capacity of youth-led organisations and youth-led enterprises to deliver high quality employment pathways, promote youth leadership, and influence policies and systems that shape youth economic opportunities.Through this integrated approach, we are building stronger inclusive employment eco-systems that enable young people, particularly young women, refugees and young  people with disabilities to access dignified and fulfilling work

About the Role

The Programme Coordinator Youth Engagement, will  lead the implementation of Restless Development Uganda’s  youth employment and market systems portfolio by ensuring young people are meaningfully engaged throughout the programme design, delivery and learning processes. Working closely with the programme manager, programme partners, and internal teams, the role will coordinate youth engagement approaches that strengthen young people’s agency, participation and ownership of employment and enterprise pathways. 

The role will support the delivery of youth-centered interventions that enable young people, particularly young women, refugees and young people with disabilities, to access relevant skills, opportunities and support systems that contribute to dignified and fulfilling work. 

The programme coordinator will provide day to day coordination of youth engagement activities, strengthen the capacity of youth-led organisations and structures, support monitoring and learning, and ensure that youth perspectives inform programme decisions and adaptive management. 

Job title: Programme Coordinator – Youth Engagement

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 73,299,474 Gross Per Annum

Preferred start date: October 2026

Length of contract: 2 years

Reports to: Programme manager youth employment and market systems.

Expected travel: Fairly regular international and domestic travel

Key responsibilities

1. Youth engagement  and Programme  Implementation

• Coordinate the implementation of youth engagement approaches across youth employment and market systems programmes in line with approved workplans, budgets and programme objectives. 
• Support the integration of meaningful youth engagement  (MYE) principles across programme interventions, ensuring young people actively participate in shaping employment and enterprise pathways. 
• Coordinate youth focused activities including training, dialogues, mentorship, learning events and youth feedback mechanisms.
• Support the design and delivery of youth centered approaches that strengthen young people’s agency, decision making and leadership. 
• Ensure youth perspectives, aspirations and lived experiences inform programme adaptation and implementation.

2. Capacity strengthening and partnerships

• Work closely with Youth-Led Organisations (YLOs), and consortium partners, to strengthen youth participation and delivery capacity.
• Lead the implementation of capacity strengthening initiatives for youth-led organisations, including approaches related to: meaningful youth engagement, youth leadership, programme delivery, safeguarding and inclusive programming.
• Support the implementation of youth pathway approaches that enable young people to transition from skills development into employment, and entrepreneurship. 
• Facilitate collaboration, peer learning and knowledge sharing  among youth organisations and programme stakeholders. 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with youth structures, ensuring effective communication and coordination. 

3.Cost-effective and transparent financial management 

• Help prepare and manage annual programme budgets and work plans. 
• Adhere to Restless Development Uganda financial policies in all aspects of work. 
• Manage programme officers and young leaders to ensure appropriate use of funds. 
• Support the finance & admin unit in the development of financial reports. 
• Provide accurate narrative reports of funds spent to allow prompt reporting.  
• Ensure timely requisitioning and accountability for activity funds as required.
• Ensure value for money in all finance transactions.  

4.  Monitoring and Reporting.

• Track  implementation of youth engagement activities and track progress against programme targets and indicators.
• Lead preparation of  quality technical reports, success stories, and lessons learned to support programme learning and donor reporting.
• Ensure  youth feedback and emerging lessons inform adaptive programming.
• Line manage and support the Programme Officer – Youth Engagement, providing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance.

5. People Management.

• Line manage and provide coaching and technical support to the programme officer – youth engagement.
• Support a collaborative, learning focused and values-driven team culture. 
• Lead team planning, reflection and performance discussions 
• Support efficient use of programme resources in collaboration with the programme manager and operational teams. 

6. Safeguarding, Compliance and Organisational Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold Restless Development’s safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion, and code of conduct commitments.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, donor requirements, and financial procedures in all programme activities.
• Lead identification and management of implementation risks related to youth participation and programme delivery.

5. Others responsibilities 

• Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Youth Development, Education, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience coordinating or implementing youth-focused development programmes in Uganda.
• Experience working with Youth-Led Organisations (YLOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in meaningful youth engagement, capacity strengthening, or skills development initiatives.
• Strong programme coordination skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and budget tracking.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff and supporting high-quality programme delivery.
• Strong facilitation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion in development programming.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and programme reporting tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Experience working on youth employment programmes, particularly those focused on youth livelihoods, entrepreneurship, skills development, or economic inclusion.
• Experience working with consortiums and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Knowledge of Uganda’s youth development and employment landscape.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. 

Please note: This position is contingent upon the availability of funding. 

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

Click here to return to Restless Development’s website.

Apply by 9th September 2026 at 5:00 PM (E.A.T)

Restless Development Uganda is an agency for youth-led change; we support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We make sure that young people’s voices are heard and that they have the power to mobilise action in their communities to respond to long-standing challenges. Across Karamoja, West Nile, Eastern and Central Uganda, we support young people to influence the decisions that affect their lives while strengthening the systems and institutions that enable them to realise their full potential. We also coordinate the Uganda Youth Collective, a national platform of over 600 youth-led organisations working together to amplify youth voices and influence policies through the National Youth Working Group. We are committed to creating an organisation that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding:

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, young leaders and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About our Youth Employment Work:

Restless Development is implementing an inspiring  youth employment portfolio designed to improve the economic resilience and livelihoods of young people by expanding their access to dignified and fulfilling work, entrepreneurship opportunities and inclusive financial services. Working across 13  Districts in Karamoja sub region, Eastern, West Nile, Western Uganda, and in central region. Our approach places young people at the center of programme design and delivery while strengthening the local systems that support dignified and fulfilling work. Our work equips young women and men with market relevant technical, entrepreneurial, and financial capabilities while connecting them to employers, markets, business development services and affordable financial products. We work through  youth-led organisations to create coordinated pathways  that support young people to transition successfully into employment, self-employment and enterprise growth.

Beyond supporting individual young people, we invest in strengthening the capacity of youth-led organisations and youth-led enterprises to deliver high quality employment pathways, promote youth leadership, and influence policies and systems that shape youth economic opportunities.Through this integrated approach, we are building stronger inclusive employment eco-systems that enable young people, particularly young women, refugees and young  people with disabilities to access dignified and fulfilling work

About the Role

The Assistant Communications Coordinator will lead branding, visibility, and communications activities for Restless Development programmes. The role will document programme impact, amplify youth voices, and support the development of engaging content for both internal and external audiences, including significant change stories, lessons learned, and key programme results.

Working closely with programme teams, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team, and Youth-Led Organisations (YLOs), the role will support the production of high-quality multimedia content, digital communications, and storytelling outputs. The Assistant Communications Coordinator will also support social media management, media relations, and knowledge sharing to enhance programme visibility and influence, in line with Restless Development and donor branding and communications guidelines.

Job title: Assistant Communications Coordinator 

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX. 60,526,159

Preferred start date: October 2026

Length of contract: 2 years

Expected travel: Fairly regular international and domestic travel

Key responsibilities

1. Communications, Branding and Visibility

• Lead implementation of programme communications and branding activities in line with Restless Development and donor visibility guidelines.
• Ensure consistent application of branding standards across all programme materials and partner outputs.
• Support the development and dissemination of communications products that enhance programme visibility and partner recognition.
• Maintain and manage programme communication assets, including photos, videos, publications, and digital content.

2. Content Development and Storytelling

• Document programme impact, including significant change stories, case studies, and lessons learned from youth and community interventions.
• Develop engaging content for both internal and external audiences, including reports, newsletters, social media posts, and multimedia materials.
• Work closely with programme teams, YLOs, and field staff to collect stories, photos, and other content from programme implementation sites.
• Amplify youth voices by ensuring their experiences and perspectives are effectively captured and shared.

3. Digital Communications and Media Relations

• Support management of programme social media platforms and digital communication channels.
• Develop and schedule content for digital platforms to ensure regular and impactful engagement.
• Support media engagement and relations, including preparing press materials, coordinating media visits, and responding to media requests where appropriate.
• Monitor digital engagement and support continuous improvement of online communications strategies.

4. Collaboration, MEL and Organisational Responsibilities

• Work closely with the MEL team to align communications outputs with programme data, evidence, and learning.
• Collaborate with programme teams and consortium partners to ensure accurate and timely sharing of programme information.
• Support documentation and dissemination of programme learning, achievements, and best practices.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical storytelling practices in all communications activities.

5. Others responsibilities 

• Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values. Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in communications, media, public relations, or content creation within the development or NGO sector in Uganda.
• Experience in storytelling, including documenting case studies, human-interest stories, and impact narratives.
• Strong skills in content creation for digital platforms, including social media management and basic multimedia production (photo, video, or design).
• Experience working with programme teams, communities, or field teams to gather stories and communication materials.
• Good understanding of branding, visibility, and donor communications requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding and ethical storytelling principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms.

Desirable

• Experience working on donor-funded programmes, particularly youth-focused or livelihoods programmes.
• Skills in photography, videography, or graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).
• Experience working with Youth-Led Organisations or community-based storytelling approaches.
• Understanding of Uganda’s media landscape and stakeholder engagement processes.

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. 

Please note: This position is contingent upon the availability of funding. 

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

Click here to return to Restless Development’s website.

Apply by 9th September 2026

About Restless Development

Restless Development Uganda is an agency for youth-led change; we support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We make sure that young people’s voices are heard and that they have the power to mobilise action in their communities to respond to long-standing challenges. Across Karamoja, West Nile, Eastern and Central Uganda, we support young people to influence the decisions that affect their lives while strengthening the systems and institutions that enable them to realise their full potential. We also coordinate the Uganda Youth Collective, a national platform of over 600 youth-led organisations working together to amplify youth voices and influence policies through the National Youth Working Group. We are committed to creating an organisation that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding:

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, young leaders and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About our Youth Employment Work:

Restless Development is implementing an inspiring  youth employment portfolio designed to improve the economic resilience and livelihoods of young people by expanding their access to dignified and fulfilling work, entrepreneurship opportunities and inclusive financial services. Working across 13  Districts in Karamoja sub region, Eastern, West Nile, Western Uganda, and in central region. Our approach places young people at the center of programme design and delivery while strengthening the local systems that support dignified and fulfilling work. Our work equips young women and men with market relevant technical, entrepreneurial, and financial capabilities while connecting them to employers, markets, business development services and affordable financial products. We work through  youth-led organisations to create coordinated pathways  that support young people to transition successfully into employment, self-employment and enterprise growth.

Beyond supporting individual young people, we invest in strengthening the capacity of youth-led organisations and youth-led enterprises to deliver high quality employment pathways, promote youth leadership, and influence policies and systems that shape youth economic opportunities.Through this integrated approach, we are building stronger inclusive employment eco-systems that enable young people, particularly young women, refugees and young  people with disabilities to access dignified and fulfilling work

About the Role

The Programme Officer – Youth Engagement will lead the implementation of the youth-led approach across our employment and market systems portfolio by coordinating day to day  youth engagement activities and ensuring young people are meaningfully involved. Working closely with the programme coordinator, the role will support the delivery of youth centered interventions that strengthen young people’s participation. 

The Programme Officer will be responsible for facilitating youth engagement activities that strengthen the agency, voice, leadership and participation in pathways towards dignified  and fulfilling work. The role will provide field level technical and coordination support to youth led organisations to strengthen youth participation, inclusive programming, youth feedback mechanisms and community driven solutions. He/she will support youth engagement activities across skilling, enterprise development, financial inclusion, employment pathways, while ensuring that young people’s lived experiences and aspirations inform programme decisions.

Job title: Programme Officer – Youth Engagement

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX. 47,084,760 Gross Per Annum

Preferred start date: October 2026

Length of contract: 2 years

Reports to: Programme Coordinator.

Expected travel: Fairly regular international and domestic travel

Key responsibilities

1. Programme Implementation and Youth Engagement.

• Lead the implementation of meaningful youth engagement approaches across the programme eco-system.
• Facilitate youth participation approaches that enable young people to influence programme design, implementation, monitoring and learning processes.
• Facilitate youth focused activities including trainings, mentorship and learning events
• Support the development of youth mobilization strategies ensuring inclusive participation of young women, refugees, and  young people with disabilities.
• Work with youth-led organisations to create safe and inclusive  spaces where young people can share experiences, priorities and solutions.
• Promote approaches that position young people as active contributors and decision makers rather than programme beneficiaries. 
• Identify implementation risks and challenges and escalate them. 

2.  Support Youth Economic Pathways and Inclusion.

• Support implementation of youth engagement approaches across the full employment pathway, including mobilization, skilling, financial inclusion, enterprise support, mentorship and market linkage activities.
• Support participatory processes that enable young people to contribute to market assessments and identify relevant employment and enterprise opportunities.
• Ensure youth perspectives inform decisions around skills development, entrepreneurship support and transition pathways.
• Support inclusion approaches that address barriers faced by young women, refugees and young persons with disabilities.

3.  Monitoring, Documentation and Learning

• Collect, compile and maintain accurate information on youth engagement activities, partner support, and programme outcomes.
• Support monitoring visits, field verification, participant tracking, and documentation of programme implementation.
• Capture youth stories, experiences, feedback and lesson emerging from implementation
• Lead preparation of activity reports, partner updates, case studies and learning products.
• Contribute to programme reflection processes and adaptive learning discussions.

4. Safeguarding and compliance.

• Uphold and apply Restless Development safeguarding, gender equality, diversity, and inclusion standards in all field activities.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with organisational reporting procedures.
• Ensure ethical engagement with young people and compliance with organisational policies during implementation.

Support creation of safe environments where young people can participate freely and confidently.

5.Cost-effective and transparent financial management 

• Prepare and manage programme budgets and work plans 
• Adhere to Restless Development Uganda financial policies in all aspects of work 
• Support the finance & admin unit in the development of financial reports 
• Provide accurate narrative reports of funds spent to allow prompt reporting  
• Ensure timely requisitioning and accountability for activity funds as required
• Ensure value for money in all finance transactions  

6. Others responsibilities 

• Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values. Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Youth Development, Education, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience supporting implementation of youth-focused or community development programmes in Uganda.
• Experience in community mobilisation, facilitation, or field-based programme implementation.
• Basic experience in data collection, reporting, and documentation of programme activities.
• Good understanding of youth engagement, participation, and community development approaches.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, particularly with young people and community groups.
• Ability to work in field settings and travel frequently to programme implementation areas.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion principles.
• Good written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Experience working with Youth-Led Organisations (YLOs) or Community-Based Organisations (CBOs).
• Experience supporting donor-funded youth or livelihoods programmes.
• Familiarity with Uganda’s youth development and community systems.
• Basic skills in digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, or similar).

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. 

Please note: This position is contingent upon the availability of funding. 

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words).

Click here to return to Restless Development’s website.

Apply by 9th September 2026 at 5:00 PM (E.A.T)

About Restless Development

Restless Development Uganda is an agency for youth-led change; we support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We make sure that young people’s voices are heard and that they have the power to mobilise action in their communities to respond to long-standing challenges. Across Karamoja, West Nile, Eastern and Central Uganda, we support young people to influence the decisions that affect their lives while strengthening the systems and institutions that enable them to realise their full potential. We also coordinate the Uganda Youth Collective, a national platform of over 600 youth-led organisations working together to amplify youth voices and influence policies through the National Youth Working Group. We are committed to creating an organisation that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding:

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, young leaders and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About our Youth Employment Work:

Restless Development is implementing an inspiring  youth employment portfolio designed to improve the economic resilience and livelihoods of young people by expanding their access to dignified and fulfilling work, entrepreneurship opportunities and inclusive financial services. Working across 13  Districts in Karamoja sub region, Eastern, West Nile, Western Uganda, and in central region. Our approach places young people at the center of programme design and delivery while strengthening the local systems that support dignified and fulfilling work. Our work equips young women and men with market relevant technical, entrepreneurial, and financial capabilities while connecting them to employers, markets, business development services and affordable financial products. We work through  youth-led organisations to create coordinated pathways  that support young people to transition successfully into employment, self-employment and enterprise growth.

Beyond supporting individual young people, we invest in strengthening the capacity of youth-led organisations and youth-led enterprises to deliver high quality employment pathways, promote youth leadership, and influence policies and systems that shape youth economic opportunities.Through this integrated approach, we are building stronger inclusive employment eco-systems that enable young people, particularly young women, refugees and young  people with disabilities to access dignified and fulfilling work

About the Role

The Project Finance & Logistics Officer will support the effective financial management and logistical coordination of our programmes. The role will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and logistical support to ensure efficient and compliant programme implementation.

Working closely with programme teams, consortium partners, and the Finance and Operations teams, the Project Finance & Logistics Officer will coordinate project expenditures, support budget tracking, facilitate procurement and logistics processes, and ensure compliance with organisational policies, donor requirements, and financial management procedures. The role will contribute to timely financial reporting, effective resource utilisation, and smooth delivery of programme activities.

Job title: Project Finance & Logistics Officer

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 47,084,760 Gross Per Annum

Preferred start date: October 2026

Length of contract: 2 years

Reports to: Finance & Administration Coordinator

Expected travel: Fairly regular international and domestic travel

Key responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Financial Management and Budget Monitoring

• Support day-to-day financial management of the project in accordance with organisational policies and donor requirements.
• Process project payments, advances, reimbursements, and accountabilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditure, highlighting variances and supporting budget realignments where necessary.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, budget forecasts, and expenditure updates for project management.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for all project transactions.
• Support preparation for internal and external financial audits and donor reviews.

2. Logistics, Procurement and Operational Support

• Coordinate logistics for project activities, including training, workshops, meetings, field visits, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support procurement processes in line with organisational procurement policies and procedures.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation, transport, and venue bookings for project staff and participants.
• Monitor the utilisation of project assets, supplies, and inventory, ensuring proper accountability and record keeping.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

3. Financial Compliance, Reporting and Risk Management

• Ensure project financial transactions comply with organisational policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Verify supporting documentation for financial transactions before processing payments.
• Support timely financial reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding accountabilities.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial and operational systems and processes.

4. Coordination, Collaboration and Organisational Responsibilities

• Work closely with programme teams and consortium partners to support effective planning and implementation of project activities.
• Provide financial and logistical guidance to staff and partners on organisational procedures and donor compliance requirements.
• Support preparation of project work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules.
• Uphold Restless Development’s values, safeguarding standards, code of conduct, and organisational policies in all aspects of work.

5. Others responsibilities 

• Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values. Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Procurement and Logistics Management, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in finance, accounting, grants management, or logistics within an NGO or donor-funded project in Uganda.
• Experience in financial reporting, budget monitoring, and financial reconciliations.
• Knowledge of procurement and logistics management processes.
• Good understanding of donor financial compliance requirements and organisational financial controls.
• Experience using accounting or financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Desirable

• Professional qualification or progress towards a professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA.
• Experience supporting consortium or multi-partner projects.
• Familiarity with Mastercard Foundation or other institutional donor financial management requirements.
• Experience supporting project audits and donor financial reviews.
• Understanding of Uganda’s financial and tax regulations applicable to NGOs.

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. 

Please note: This position is contingent upon the availability of funding. 

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

Click here to return to Restless Development’s website.

Apply by 9th September 2026 at 5:00 PM (E.A.T)

About Restless Development

Restless Development Uganda is an agency for youth-led change; we support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We make sure that young people’s voices are heard and that they have the power to mobilise action in their communities to respond to long-standing challenges. Across Karamoja, West Nile, Eastern and Central Uganda, we support young people to influence the decisions that affect their lives while strengthening the systems and institutions that enable them to realise their full potential. We also coordinate the Uganda Youth Collective, a national platform of over 600 youth-led organisations working together to amplify youth voices and influence policies through the National Youth Working Group. We are committed to creating an organisation that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding:

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, young leaders and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About our Youth Employment Work:

Restless Development is implementing an inspiring  youth employment portfolio designed to improve the economic resilience and livelihoods of young people by expanding their access to dignified and fulfilling work, entrepreneurship opportunities and inclusive financial services. Working across 13  Districts in Karamoja sub region, Eastern, West Nile, Western Uganda, and in central region. Our approach places young people at the center of programme design and delivery while strengthening the local systems that support dignified and fulfilling work. Our work equips young women and men with market relevant technical, entrepreneurial, and financial capabilities while connecting them to employers, markets, business development services and affordable financial products. We work through  youth-led organisations to create coordinated pathways  that support young people to transition successfully into employment, self-employment and enterprise growth.

Beyond supporting individual young people, we invest in strengthening the capacity of youth-led organisations and youth-led enterprises to deliver high quality employment pathways, promote youth leadership, and influence policies and systems that shape youth economic opportunities.Through this integrated approach, we are building stronger inclusive employment eco-systems that enable young people, particularly young women, refugees and young  people with disabilities to access dignified and fulfilling work

About the Role

The Human Resources Coordinator will support the effective implementation of Human Resources functions across Restless Development Uganda, with a focus on our livelihood Programme and wider organisational staff. The role will provide support in recruitment and selection, job description development and review, staff induction, performance management processes, and employee lifecycle management in collaboration with programme managers and supervisors.

The role will also be responsible for strengthening compliance with organisational policies, managing staff exits, and supporting the implementation of legal and regulatory HR requirements. In addition, the Human Resources Coordinator will play a key role in promoting organisational culture, mitigating conflicts of interest, and ensuring adherence to Restless Development’s code of conduct, safeguarding standards, and values across all staff.

Job title:
People & Performance Coordinator

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 73,299,474 

Preferred start date: October 2026

Length of contract: 2 years

Expected travel: Fairly regular international and domestic travel

Key responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Support, Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Management

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR systems, processes, and tools across Restless Development Uganda and programme teams.
• Contribute to workforce planning processes by supporting managers to identify staffing needs, job design, and role clarity aligned to programme delivery requirements.
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job description development and review, advertising, shortlisting, interviews, and selection in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes to ensure smooth integration of new staff into the organisation and programmes.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes including confirmations, contract amendments, transfers, and staff exits in line with organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR data and personnel records to support reporting, planning, and decision-making.

2. Performance Management and Staff Development Support

• Support the implementation of performance management systems, including probation reviews, performance appraisals, and performance improvement plans.
• Work with managers and supervisors to ensure consistent and effective application of performance management processes across programmes.
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of staff learning and development initiatives in collaboration with the People & Culture team.
• Support coordination of training, capacity-building, and staff development activities.

3. HR Compliance, Legal and Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, organisational policies, donor requirements, and HR best practices.
• Support implementation, monitoring, and periodic review of HR policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage HR documentation including contracts, statutory requirements, and regulatory compliance records.
• Support risk management related to HR processes, including contract compliance and employment-related legal issues.

4. Organisational Culture, Conduct and Employee Relations

• Promote and uphold Restless Development’s values, safeguarding standards, code of conduct, and ethical principles across all staff.
• Support management of employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling in line with policy.
• Lead efforts to identify and mitigate conflicts of interest and promote ethical workplace behaviour.
• Support initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, staff engagement, and a positive working environment.

5. Others responsibilities 

• Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values. Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in Human Resources management within the NGO or development sector in Uganda.
• Strong experience in recruitment and selection processes, including job design, job description development, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Experience supporting performance management systems, including appraisals, probation management, and staff development processes.
• Good understanding of Ugandan labour laws, HR compliance requirements, and employment regulations.
• Experience managing employee records, HR databases, and personnel documentation systems.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple HR processes and priorities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling sensitive HR information.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Experience working on donor-funded programmes, particularly youth-focused or consortium-based projects.
• Experience supporting HR policy development, review, or organisational restructuring processes.
• Membership with the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIPD equivalent or local HR professional body i.e HRMAU).
• Experience working in a multi-programme or multi-partner NGO environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding and code of conduct frameworks within development organisations.

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. 

Please note: This position is contingent upon the availability of funding. 

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

Click here to return to Restless Development’s website.

Apply by 10th September 2026 at 5:00 PM (E.A.T)

About Restless Development:

Restless Development Uganda is an agency for youth-led change; we support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We make sure that young people’s voices are heard and that they have the power to mobilise action in their communities to respond to long-standing challenges. Across Karamoja, West Nile, Eastern and Central Uganda, we support young people to influence the decisions that affect their lives while strengthening the systems and institutions that enable them to realise their full potential. 

Our approach to safeguarding:

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. 

About our Youth Employment Work:

Restless Development is implementing an inspiring youth employment portfolio designed to improve the economic resilience and livelihoods of young people by expanding their access to dignified and fulfilling work, entrepreneurship opportunities and inclusive financial services. Working across 13  Districts in Karamoja sub region, Eastern, West Nile, Western Uganda, and in central region. Our approach places young people at the center of programme design and delivery while strengthening the local systems that support dignified and fulfilling work. Our work equips young women and men with market relevant technical, entrepreneurial, and financial capabilities while connecting them to employers, markets, business development services and affordable financial products. We work through  youth-led organisations to create coordinated pathways  that support young people to transition successfully into employment, self-employment and enterprise growth.

Beyond supporting individual young people, we invest in strengthening the capacity of youth-led organisations and youth-led enterprises to deliver high quality employment pathways, promote youth leadership, and influence policies and systems that shape youth economic opportunities. Through this integrated approach, we are building stronger inclusive employment eco-systems that enable young people, particularly young women, refugees and young  people with disabilities to access dignified and fulfilling work.

About the Role

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator will lead the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning systems for our programmes. The role will ensure effective tracking of programme performance, measurement of results, and generation of high-quality evidence to inform decision-making, learning, and accountability across the organisation.

The MEL Coordinator will work closely with consortium partners, programme teams, and the MEL function at Restless Development to ensure coherent and harmonised data systems, timely reporting, and effective use of evidence to improve programme delivery. The role will also support learning processes, evaluations, and knowledge management to strengthen adaptive programming and improve youth outcomes.

Job title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 73,299,474 Gross Per Annum

Preferred start date: October 2026

Length of contract: 2
years

Reports to: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager.

Expected travel: Fairly regular international and domestic travel

Key responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. MEL System Design and Strengthening.

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the programme’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system in line with programme objectives and donor requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive MEL frameworks, including indicators, data collection tools, reporting templates, and results measurement systems.
• Ensure harmonisation of MEL systems across consortium partners to promote consistency, comparability, and reliability of data.
• Strengthen data governance systems, including data flow processes, data quality standards, and documentation protocols.
• Support integration of digital MEL tools and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting.

2. Programme Monitoring and Performance Tracking.

• Oversee routine monitoring of programme implementation across all technical components, ensuring timely tracking of outputs, outcomes, and targets.
• Produce regular monitoring reports, dashboards, and performance updates for programme management, consortium partners, and donors.
• Identify implementation gaps, risks, and deviations from plans, and support teams in developing corrective actions.
• Conduct and coordinate field monitoring visits and data verification exercises to ensure data integrity and accountability.
• Support tracking of programme performance against logframes, results frameworks, and annual work plans.

3. Evaluation, and Evidence Generation

• Coordinate the design and implementation of baseline, midline, endline, and thematic evaluations.
• Support commissioning and management of external evaluators to ensure high-quality evidence generation.
• Facilitate operational research and special studies to inform programme learning and adaptation.
• Ensure evaluation findings are validated, documented, and disseminated across programme teams and stakeholders.
• Support use of evidence in programme redesign, scaling decisions, and strategic planning.

4. Learning, Adaptation and Knowledge Management

• Lead structured learning processes including reflection meetings, learning reviews, and after-action reviews across programme teams and consortium partners.
• Promote a strong culture of adaptive management where data and evidence are actively used to improve programme performance.
• Develop and manage knowledge products such as learning briefs, case studies, policy notes, and synthesis reports.
• Capture and document key lessons, innovations, and promising practices from programme implementation.
• Ensure youth voices, community feedback, and lived experiences are integrated into learning processes and programme adaptation.
• Support in the development and review of the Organisational strategy and annual planning and review processes

5. Reporting, Coordination and Partner Support

• Lead coordination of programme reporting processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality internal and donor reporting.
• Consolidate MEL data from consortium partners and ensure consistency, completeness, and validation of submitted information.
• Provide technical support and capacity strengthening to consortium partners on MEL systems, data collection, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in consortium coordination meetings and technical working groups to ensure alignment on MEL priorities.
• Serve as a key focal point for MEL-related communication between Restless Development and consortium partners.

6. Accountability, Quality Assurance and Organisational Learning

• Ensure strong data quality assurance systems are implemented across all programme components.
• Strengthen accountability mechanisms, including feedback systems that capture input from young people and communities.
• Support programme audits, evaluations, and donor monitoring visits by providing accurate and verified data and documentation.
• Promote compliance with organisational MEL standards, donor requirements, and ethical data management principles.
• Contribute to organisational learning by sharing insights, evidence, and lessons across internal and external platforms.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager or senior management.

7. Others responsibilities 

• Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A post graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
• At least 3-5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, or learning roles within NGO or donor-funded programmes.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing MEL systems, frameworks, and tools.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Strong understanding of results-based management (RBM) and performance measurement frameworks.
• Experience working with consortium or multi-partner programmes.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience using digital data collection and analysis tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK, Excel, or similar platforms).
• Strong communication, facilitation, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working on youth development, livelihoods, or economic empowerment programmes.
• Experience with Mastercard Foundation or other large institutional donor MEL systems.
• Knowledge of participatory MEL approaches and youth-centred data systems.
• Experience in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Familiarity with Uganda’s development and youth employment context.
• Experience supporting evaluations and operational research in complex programmes.

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. 

Please note: This position is contingent upon the availability of funding. 

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

Click here to return to Restless Development’s website.