Team Leader, ReSET Programme
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a Team Leader in Kampala, Uganda, to oversee a 5-year, FCDO-funded humanitarian programme focused on refugee self-reliance and protection.
- Role
- Team Leader, ReSET Programme
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Team Leader for the anticipated 5-year FCDO-funded ReSET programme in Uganda. This leadership role involves overseeing a complex consortium to provide lifesaving assistance and promote refugee self-reliance through cash-based and protection-focused interventions. The successful candidate will act as the primary liaison with FCDO, managing strategic direction, financial oversight, and partner coordination. The position requires extensive experience in humanitarian management and is based in Kampala with field travel.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership and management for the FCDO-funded ReSET programme.
- Serve as the primary point of accountability to FCDO and key stakeholders.
- Oversee a complex consortium of partners and manage multi-million-dollar budgets.
- Ensure high-quality programme delivery aligned with IRC policies and donor results frameworks.
- Promote M&E systems to track progress and generate evidence for adaptive management.
What it takes
- Master's degree in international development, social sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of humanitarian programme management experience.
- At least 5 years in senior leadership roles (Team Leader or Programme Director).
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-year, multi-partner programmes.
- Proven experience in refugee response, protection, and cash-based programming.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous benefits including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and supportive allowances.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
The position is based in Kampala, Uganda, with expected travel to various field locations.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian management, including 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
When is the project expected to begin?
The project is anticipated to begin in August or September 2026, contingent upon a successful award of the contract.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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