Senior Programme Officer: CWTL - INTERNALS ONLY

Temporary, Full-time · Kampala office

Your mission

Overview

Can’t Wait to Learn (CWTL) introduces cost-effective learning solutions to the serious challenges children face accessing quality education through the development of innovative personalised learning solutions with a focus on serious gaming.

To date, CWTL has been implemented in Sudan, Lebanon, South Sudan, Jordan, Uganda, and Ukraine. CWTL has been proven in all contexts in which it has been used (Ukraine pending) to significantly improve and accelerate children’s learning of foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Can’t Wait to Learn is a digital, curriculum-based, context-specific learning application for education in emergency offering numeracy and reading curricula for primary grades 1, 2 and 3. Accessed on dedicated, preloaded, low-cost tablets and by application on personal iOS and Android devices played both on and offline. CWTL offers children a digital, self-guided education game adapted to context to support motivation and active self-paced learning.

Background

Can’t Wait to Learn (CWTL) is scaling its presence in Uganda, expanding its implementation, and strengthening existing government engagement. Over the next year, we are investing in dedicated leadership to drive key priorities that ensure long-term sustainability and national adoption of the programme, ensuring the programme is appropriately aligned with the government’s existing education priorities.

Position Overview

The Senior Programme Officer will play a key role in supporting the expansion of CWTL in Isingiro and potentially other districts. Working closely with the Country Scaling Lead and the District Local Government, this role will oversee the implementation of the full-school delivery model, ensure smooth coordination with school-level stakeholders, and contribute to programme monitoring, training, and quality assurance efforts. This position is ideal for a programme officer with strong operational experience, familiarity with government systems, and a hands-on approach to field implementation in education programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. District-Level Implementation & Coordination

Coordinate implementation activities in Isingiro district and support the roll-out of the full-school model in targeted schools.
 Coordinate with District Local Government (DLG) officials and school leadership to align on implementation timelines, training schedules, device management protocols, and ongoing quality assurance processes.
Provide support to district education officials involved in CWTL supervision and follow-up.

2. Training & Capacity Building

Support planning and facilitation of ToT and refresher sessions, including for new schools and grades.
Work with school-level actors to ensure integration of CWTL into class timetables and alignment with the MoE requirements.

Assist with the orientation of new stakeholders and provide ongoing implementation coaching and feedback.

3. Monitoring, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Conduct regular school visits to observe implementation, gather feedback, and document challenges.
Coordinate tablet and hardware maintenance workflows in collaboration with district officials and school team.
Monitor use of solar charging solutions and support resolution of basic technical issues at school level.

4. Data Collection & Reporting

Support monitoring of programme fidelity through use of CWTL quality assurance tools, KPI dashboards, and tablet usage data.
Assist DLG in tracking school performance and supporting schools with low uptake or irregular implementation.
Compile weekly/monthly updates and field reports for the Country Scaling Lead and global team.

Your profile

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in programme coordination, education delivery, or district-level implementation.
Proven track record of working with government partners, especially District Local Government structures.
Familiarity with EdTech or digital learning programmes is an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent coordination and communication skills with an ability to build trusted relationships.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Comfortable with basic data collection tools (Google Forms, Excel, or Kobo).
Ability to work independently in low-resource and remote environments.
Fluency in English; local language fluency is a plus.

Other Requirements

Based in or willing to travel regularly to Isingiro district.
Willing to travel to Kampala and other regions occasionally for workshops or reviews.
Commitment to War Child’s values and safeguarding principles.

What we offer

Location : Uganda (Kampala & Isingiro)
Contract Duration : 12 months
Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages, local T&C's will apply.
Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply.
Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

Why You Should Apply

Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by July 22, 2025. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
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The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
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