Kampala, Central Region, Uganda · Hybrid
$45k–$50k/yr
Company Description About ELMA Philanthropies: With offices in New York City, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kampala, ELMA Philanthropies develops program strategies, identifies grant and other investment opportunities, mon…
Skills: Grant Management, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management
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The Program Officer will develop and manage grant investments and provide strategic leadership for community-led initiatives in Africa. Key duties include conducting grantee due diligence, monitoring programmatic effectiveness, and managing relationships with stakeholders and co-funders.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in program management or grant making. Candidates must possess strong financial analysis skills, a deep understanding of international development, and the ability to work in-person in Kampala.
With offices in New York City, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kampala, ELMA Philanthropies develops program strategies, identifies grant and other investment opportunities, monitors and evaluates investment performance, and manages strategic partnerships for The ELMA Group of Foundations. This Group includes The ELMA Foundation, The ELMA Relief Foundation, The ELMA Vaccines and Immunization Foundation, The ELMA Music Foundation, The ELMA Growth Foundation, The ELMA Caribbean Foundation, and The ELMA South Africa Foundation. ELMA Philanthropies is largely focused on providing these services to the largest foundation within the group, The ELMA Foundation. A full description of the investment frameworks and activities of each Foundation can be found on our website: www.elmaphilanthropies.org.
The ELMA Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of African children and youth through support of sustainable efforts to relieve poverty, advance education, and promote health. It is primarily active in eastern and southern Africa.
The ELMA Relief Foundation invests in relief efforts throughout the globe with special attention to Africa and the needs of children, who often suffer disproportionately in the aftermath of such tragedies.
The ELMA South Africa Foundation funds organizations and programs that support development and progress in South Africa.
The ELMA Music Foundation invests in organizations in USA that support youth development through music or provide assistance to members of the music community undergoing personal and financial hardship.
The ELMA Vaccines and Immunization Foundation’s mission is to expand vaccine and immunization coverage for children globally, with a special emphasis on Africa.
The ELMA Growth Foundation invests in the growth or expansion of initiatives that improve the lives of low-income communities in Africa.
The ELMA Caribbean Foundation supports efforts to advance health or combat the environmental and economic threats posed by climate change in the Caribbean.
ELMA Philanthropies seeks a Program Officer to join our Kampala based team to develop and manage grant investments, and provide strategic leadership for the dynamic and growing community-led initiatives portfolio in Africa. The Program Officer will report to the Regional Director, and will work closely with ELMA’s program, finance, and legal, teams across offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Kampala, and New York. The ability to be an active, collaborative, and collegial team member of a dynamic global team and to demonstrate flexibility to provide support across the ELMA portfolios is essential for success in this role.
Working closely with the Regional Director, the Program Officer will be expected to:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to form an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
All ELMA employees are expected to demonstrate fit with ELMA’ Philanthropies’ organizational values and culture. Specifically, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with attractive benefits. The salary range for this position is USD45,000 to USD50,000.
ELMA Philanthropies’ employees are expected to work in the office located in Kampala city Monday – Thursday, full time with the option to work remotely on Friday.
The ELMA Philanthropies is an equal opportunities employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility, ethnic or social origin, national origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, genetic information, HIV or other health status, conscience, belief, political opinion, culture, language, birth, military or veteran status, or any other arbitrary ground in accordance with applicable national laws or regulations.
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Global philanthropy with an emphasis on improving the lives of children in Africa.
The ELMA Philanthropies provides philanthropic advisory services to the ELMA Group of Foundations from offices in New York, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Kampala.
Offices: 99 Park Avenue, Suite 1740, New York, NY 10016, US · DTB Centre, 17/19 Kampala Road, P.O. Box 28762, Kampala, Uganda, UG · Portside Building,17th Floor, 4 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa 8001, ZA · 304 The Mall Offices, 11 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196, ZA
View all jobs at ELMA PhilanthropiesGlobal philanthropy with an emphasis on improving the lives of children in Africa.
The ELMA Philanthropies provides philanthropic advisory services to the ELMA Group of Foundations from offices in New York, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Kampala.
Offices: 99 Park Avenue, Suite 1740, New York, NY 10016, US · DTB Centre, 17/19 Kampala Road, P.O. Box 28762, Kampala, Uganda, UG · Portside Building,17th Floor, 4 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa 8001, ZA · 304 The Mall Offices, 11 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196, ZA
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