Programme Development & Quality Team Leader

Organization: DanChurchAid (DCA) Job Title: Programme Development & Quality Team Leader Duty Station: Kampala-Uganda Reports to: Country Director Number of positions : One (1) Application Deadline : 28th April,2026. About US: DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary international NGO founded in 1922 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. DCA has worked in Uganda since 1979, implementing humanitarian and development programmes in partnership with local organisations. Our core work in Uganda includes humanitarian response, livelihoods and food security, and civil society strengthening. For more information Please visit: https://www.danchurchaid.org/where-we-work/uganda Job Summary: The Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) Team Leader, under the supervision of the Country Director, is responsible for ensuring high‑quality, timely, and well‑coordinated grants management and fundraising processes within DCA’s Uganda Country Office. The PDQ Team Leader leads, facilitates, and coordinates the work of the Programme Quality Team, which includes the MEAL Coordinator, Grants Assistant, and Communications & Reporting Officer. The role also requires close collaboration with the Head of Programme, the West Nile Area Manager, the Head of Finance, and other DCA staff and implementing partners to ensure coherent Programme design, effective delivery, and compliance with donor requirements. Key Responsibilities Fundraising and project development (40%). In cooperation with colleagues in DCA Uganda and directly supported by the HQ GPRM, the PDQ Team Leader will: Contribute to enhancing the quality and efficiency of programme development and resource mobilization from both international and national donors: Update Fundraising Strategy and plan for DCA Uganda in alignment with the country programme and current priorities; Proactively identify new donors and funding opportunities; Responsible for adherence to the PPM Programme and Project Management cycle and all relevant internal DCA processes; Coordinate, facilitate and quality assure, the development of proposals at the Country Office; s according to relevant international donor call for proposals and our Denmark based funds as per agreement with Country Office and HQ GPRM; Ensure DCA is represented at donor meetings on local calls and at other functions and; Build relations with both new and existing donors. Ensure proper project development processes by coordinating activities related to project decluding consortium and writing workshops; lead/support itinerary planning with programme teams for donor and HQ visits and; preparing clear action plans. Maintain a high level of information sharing with HQ GPRM through regular updates on progress, obstacles and results and; sharing donor communication and minutes as necessary. Grants Management (20%) Ensure effective and quality grants management of international funded projects: Support HQ grants compliance processes e.g. Step