Scaling Manager - Uganda

Position Overview

Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) seeks a dedicated and resourceful Scaling Manager based in Kampala, Uganda. This full-time, fixed-term role for one year (with potential extension) involves leading the nationwide expansion of evidence-based parenting interventions, specifically adapting and scaling the ParentApp program in Uganda. The position requires managing partnerships, liaising with government and civil society, and overseeing a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the execution of a national scaling strategy for the ParentApp to enable sustainable, wide-reaching implementation.
• Negotiate and oversee partnership agreements, MOUs, and collaboration frameworks with government bodies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Identify integration opportunities for ParentApp within government platforms such as health, social welfare, education, and child protection.
• Collaborate with PLH’s Scaling & Innovation teams to adapt and enhance ParentApp content and delivery for Ugandan context.
• Create and manage scale-up plans, monitor progress, and maintain partnership pipelines and budgets across multiple funding sources.
• Utilize data and partner feedback to address challenges and iterate scaling approaches to optimize program impact.
• Represent PLH in national technical groups, government forums, donor meetings, and regional learning events.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts including proposal writing, budget preparation, and donor communications.

Five Work Packages

• Government Systems Design and Readiness: Establish governance, implementation strategies, and systems mapping for government-led program delivery.
• Digital Family Strengthening Platform: Customize and deploy ParentApp with localized resources, referral pathways, and technical setup within government systems.
• Workforce Development and Quality Assurance: Build national capacity via training programs, curriculum development, certification, coaching, and standards enforcement.
• Implementation Support and Monitoring: Provide technical assistance including monitoring dashboards, quality assurance, data review, and troubleshooting.
• Sustainability and Scale-Up: Develop costing analyses, learning reports, scale-up strategy, sustainability frameworks, and handover kits for government partners.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in public health, international development, social sciences, technology, or related fields.
• At least five years’ experience managing scale-up initiatives of programs or digital products in Uganda, preferably through government or large institutions.
• Proven track record in forming and maintaining strategic partnerships with government ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors.
• Experience with ecosystem analyses, stakeholder mapping, and strategies for institutionalization of programs.
• Skilled in handling complex multi-partner projects involving government and development agencies.
• Familiarity with digital technology platforms, project management tools, mobile applications, and content management.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills related to program monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, facilitation, and organizational skills capable of working autonomously within a global distributed team.
• Fluency in English is necessary; fluency in Swahili or Luganda is preferred.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience managing US Government-funded projects.
• Knowledge of embedding behavioral change programs within Ugandan government sectors.
• Expertise in scaling digital health, education, or behavior change interventions.
• Experience in fundraising, proposal development, and donor relations.
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.

Benefits and Conditions

• Competitive salary in the range of $66,382 to $75,757 USD, dependent on funding availability.
• Flexible remote working arrangement with home office setup.
• Unlimited annual leave alongside enhanced statutory leave benefits including maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development opportunities and enhanced pension contributions.

Organizational Values

• Courage: Commitment to designing sustainable, impactful solutions for complex challenges.
• Evidence: Decisions driven by rigorous evidence and maximum impact with effective use of resources.
• Playfulness: Embracing experimentation and creativity to foster engaging, joyful experiences.
• Respect: Emphasizing kindness, honesty, and empathy toward teams, partners, and beneficiaries.

Diversity and Inclusion

PLH prioritizes equity, inclusion, and diversity and encourages applications from minority and marginalized applicants. The organization is also committed to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, conducting background and reference checks as part of the recruitment process.