Title: Program Assistant- Uganda
1. Background
RELI Africa is a member-driven network of civil society organizations working across Kenya,
Tanzania, and Uganda to strengthen education systems and ensure that all children receive
equitable, quality education. RELI Africa advances evidence-based, equity-driven, and locally led
education reform through collaboration, learning, and advocacy.
The network operates through four thematic areas:
• Teacher Development and Support (TDS)
• Values and Life Skills (VALI)
• Equity and Inclusive Education (E&IE)
• Accountability (AcT)
At country level, RELI Africa convenes members through annual and regional convenings, peer
learning sessions, and regular coordination meetings to advance strategic objectives and
strengthen collective action.
2. Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the Program Assistant role is to provide administrative, logistical, and
coordination support to the Country Coordinator to ensure effective planning, implementation,
documentation, and follow-up of RELI Africa’s country-level activities. The role contributes to the
timely delivery of activities within budget and in alignment with the country strategic plan and
objectives.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Planning and Logistical Support (60%)
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, and learning events, including identification
of venues, accommodation, flights, and ground transport, in liaison with the
Administration and Procurement Officer.
• Schedule calls and meetings and manage the country-specific RELI Africa events calendar
under the guidance of the Country Coordinator.
• Track learning activities and meetings and support the preparation of monthly activity
updates.
• Plan procurement needs and prepare meeting materials, including printing, scanning, and
dissemination of documents ahead of events.
• Ensure timely requisitions for venues, transport, and workshop or conference materials.
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B. Communication and Visibility (15%)
• Support the Country Coordinator in creating, curating, and managing internal communications
among RELI members at the country level.
• Under the guidance of the Communications Officer, support the preparation and dissemination
of external communications through designated platforms, including email, the RELI website, and
social media.
• Coordinate weekly RELI updates in consultation with the Country Coordinator and thematic
leaders.
C. Meetings and Documentation (20%)
• Take minutes during meetings and compile and share reports with relevant stakeholders as
requested.
• Track action points, monitor deadlines, and follow up with members and partners to ensure timely
completion of agreed actions.
• Send meeting reminders and follow-up communications.
• Maintain organized records of files, data, reports, presentations, and learning products emerging
from meetings and convenings.
D. Other Support (5%)
• Attend and actively participate in network meetings, staff meetings, and retreats as required.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Country Coordinator or a Senior Officer at
RELI Africa.
4. Deliverables
• Well-organized and documented country meetings, convenings, and learning events
• Timely logistical arrangements and procurement requests
• Monthly activity updates and reports
• Accurate meeting minutes and action trackers
• An organized and up-to-date filing and documentation system
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5. Required Qualifications and Experience
Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field such as Education, Project Management,
Development Studies, Business Administration, or Human Resource Management.
Work Experience
• At least three (3) years’ experience in program logistics support and event management.
• Prior experience as a Program Assistant in a development or non-profit organisation is an added
advantage.
6. Working Conditions
• Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
• Reporting To: Uganda Country Coordinator
• Contract Duration: One (1) year, renewable subject to performance and funding
• Normal working conditions apply, with an in-country travel requirement of up to thirty percent
(30%).
• Hybrid work arrangement: approximately fifty percent (50%) remote and fifty percent (50%) office-
based at RELI Africa partner-hosting offices.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and CV as a single PDF
document to careers@reliafrica.org cc solomon.sebule@reliafrica.org for the job application by
February 27th , 2026. Please indicate “Program Assistant-Uganda” on the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted