Job Title: Program Officer – Health & SRHR
Organisation: Embassy of Sweden in Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Embassy of Sweden in Kampala has a broad mandate to promote Swedish-Ugandan relations through political dialogue, development cooperation, trade and investment, cultural exchange and through service to Swedish and foreign citizens with issues related to Swedish authorities. Sweden is strengthening its engagement with Uganda in the area of trade and investment, and has embarked on a new programming period of its bilateral development cooperation.
The Development Cooperation Section at the Embassy of Sweden in Uganda manages Sweden’s development cooperation with Uganda in line with the 2025–2029 strategy. The section focuses on promoting democracy and human rights, gender equality—including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)—sustainable trade and enterprise, climate resilience, and improved health for vulnerable groups. It works closely with Ugandan authorities, civil society, multilateral organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen local ownership, reduce poverty and oppression, and foster long-term, sustainable development.
Job Summary: The National Program Officer (NPO) for Health and SRHR works in a team together with a posted Programme Officer. The team manages Sweden’s development cooperation within the strategy area “Improved health for the most vulnerable” with the following two strategy objectives:
- Better access to basic health and medical care for the most vulnerable
- Increased respect for and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
The team also contributes to the strategy objective “Improved gender equality, with a focus on women’s and girls’ rights and opportunities, including SRHR and reduced gender-based violence (GBV).”
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Partnership and contribution management
- Manage contributions and partnerships within health, SRHR and GBV, including project appraisals, risk analysis, follow-up, and partner dialogue.
- Coordinate Sweden’s support for increased access to basic health and SRHR.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance and control requirements.
- Representation, coordination and normative dialogue
- Lead dialogue with partners and other key stakeholders.
- Participate actively in and be ready to represent Sweden as chair/co-chair of development partner coordination groups, such as the Health Development Partner Group (HDP) and the SRHR working group.
- Contribute to the Embassy’s normative dialogue.
Strategic planning and analysis
- Support method development to strengthen the effectiveness, efficiency and results of Swedish development cooperation.
- Stay informed about developments and trends in SRHR, public health, and gender equality.
Communication and reporting
- Monitor and report on health and SRHR trends in Uganda and the region.
- Support the Embassy’s communication and public diplomacy work related to health, SRHR and gender.
- Contribute to the development of communication materials, including content for social media, and organizing Embassy events.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant academic degree in public health, gender studies, development studies, social sciences, or a related field.
Professional experience
- Minimum five years of demonstrated professional experience in health and SRHR, including maternal health, family planning, adolescent health, and rights-based approaches.
- Experience of working for or in close cooperation with a bilateral donor, international NGO, or multilateral organization.
Skills and competencies
- Strong project management skills, including appraisal, budgeting, risk assessment, and monitoring.
- Experience with strategic communication, including producing content for public diplomacy, advocacy, or social media.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
This role demands a high degree of independence, initiative, and sound judgment in completing assigned tasks. The ability to manage a high and sometimes fluctuating workload under pressure is essential, along with strong organizational skills and the capacity to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines. Equally important is the ability to collaborate closely with colleagues—being a dependable team player is key. Success in the role also requires strong intercultural competence, diplomacy, and political sensitivity.
Terms of employment and application process
This is a permanent position with a six-month probationary period. The preferred starting date is 11th August 2025. Individual salary will be discussed with final candidates. The terms and conditions for locally employed staff apply.
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