About US:
With offices in New York City, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kampala, ELMA Philanthropies Services develops program strategies, identifies and explores grant and other investing opportunities, monitors investment performance, and establishes philanthropic relationships 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, and The ELMA South Africa Foundation.

Job Summary: The Program Officer will develop and manage grant-investments primarily in health and education in East Africa. The Program Officer will be joining a team of four in Kampala, and will work closely with colleagues based in New York, Cape Town, and Johannesburg.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Judiciously identify programs and organizations in East Africa that fit with ELMA’s education or health strategy and ELMA’s broader approach to philanthropy
Carry out thorough due diligence including critical analysis of proposals, budgets, work-plans, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, organizational strengths and weaknesses, and external risk factors
Thoughtfully develop, write, and present concise investment recommendations
Critically monitor the programmatic effectiveness and financial management of grantees
Keenly analyze and report on the performance of the East Africa education and health portfolios
Build and strengthen relationships with grantees and other strategic partners, including co-funders and governments
Actively contribute to cross-office learning and strategy development

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree. Possession of an advanced degree in education, health or a relevant field is preferred but not required.
At least five years’ experience in managing an education or health program, investing in education or health, or equivalent private sector experience
Previous exposure and experience in developing and managing partnerships and complex programs
Proven ability to source, analyze, synthesize, and effectively present information and data
Excellent analytical skills and ability to write effectively in English for a variety of audiences
Excellent Excel skills and ability to analyze and present data in a highly organized manner
Quick learner and self-starter with ability to take initiative and work in a start-up and team oriented environment
Proven ability to be an active and collegial team player working among multiple office locations is essential to success in this role.
Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and multi-task
Broad knowledge and understanding of organizations and best practices in education and health in East Africa
Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate on internal teams as well as with external stakeholders and partners
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work non-traditional hours and travel locally and internationally as needed
Hold a valid passport, and ability to travel in Africa 25% of the time
Ugandan citizenship or legal authorization to reside and work in Uganda

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send updated CVs, cover letters and details of three contactable referees in confidence to eastafricajobs@elmaphilanthropies.org.

Deadline: 22nd April 2016