Violence Against Women (VAW) Prevention Coordinator

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Raising Voices

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 17/02/2026
  • Location: Uganda
GBV / VAWG
At Raising Voices, we believe that change begins within ourselves and that the best work is an expression of our values. To us, work is more than a job; it is our activism.

2. Duties and responsibilities

Strategic Leadership :
  • In collaboration with the Co-Director, determine and maintain strategic focus for the VAW Prevention in line with the Raising Voices organizational strategy.
  • Lead periodic strategic reviews and reflections of the VAW Prevention; to further strengthen the strategy.


Technical Expertise :
  • Oversee and provide technical guidance and implementation of the VAW Prevention program and activities that promote quality and innovation in VAW Practice, the Network and Influencing areas.
  • Lead/ support the development of program initiatives and tools that are informed by clear theory, evidence, and feminist principles.


Finance and, Operational Management :
  • Lead the preparation of the work plan and budget for the VAW Prevention department and participate in the organizational budget making processes.
  • Guided by the authorization matrix, review and approve concepts and payments, confirming alignment to work plan, approved budgets, and overall Raising Voices strategy.


Internal and External Relations :
  • Build and maintain mutually productive relationships with partners and other likeminded organizations.
  • In collaboration with the Co- Director, deepen and diversify partnerships with activist/women rights organizations, academic / research institutes, thought leaders, and others.


Personal Growth, Team Supervision and Mentorship :
  • Set annual performance goals with the supervisor with intentional growth in your area of work.
  • Take responsibility for personal and professional development and learning in agreed areas.

Other :
  • Any other related duties assigned

Qualification
  • Minimum – BA Degree in development, social work, gender, human rights fields, or any other related area.
  • Over 11 years’ experience working with an NGO and substantive experience in VAW Prevention; at least 6 of which should be in program leadership.
  • Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
  • In depth Knowledge on women’s rights issues and feminist analysis of VAW.
  • Understanding of effective VAW Prevention approaches and the current state of the field.
  • Familiarity with coalition and movement building strategies.
  • Knowledge of various learning methods and ways of knowledge generation.
  • Good understanding of program coordination and financial management including oversight of large budgets.

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