Job Title: Project Officer – Education/Phonics
Organisation: ZOA Uganda
Duty Station: West Nile, Rhino Camp, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About US:
ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Project Officer (PO) Education/Phonics, with support from the Project Coordinator, is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of activities under the FOCO/Driestar funded Quality Education/Phonics project in schools in Rhino and Imvepi Settlements, West Nile. The project runs from January 2022 to December 2023.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
General
- Implements project activities in line with the project proposal and agreed activity plans
- Supports possible community volunteers in day to day implementation;
- Accounts in a timely way for executed project activities in line with and according to relevant ZOA policies and guidelines;
- Ensures project outputs are consistent with project proposals, log frames and in line with quality standards and country policies;
- Oversees and ensures implementation is in line with standards and policies of both ZOA and government of Uganda;
- Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.
Reporting
- Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
- Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
- Prepare and submit well written success stories;
- Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;
- Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;
- Actively participate in (technical) working groups and coordination meetings
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Degree in Education, Development Studies or other related relevant field;
- At least two to three years of successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
- Specific experience in implementing projects with Phonics activities is a plus.
- Good facilitation skills, e.g. being able to host a community meeting or training group;
- Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
- Excellent spoken and written command of English.
- Good communication, writing and facilitation skills;
- Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
- Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
- Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
- Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license Class “A”
- Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity/)
- Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
- Able to bridge differences and bring people together from different backgrounds
- High level of integrity
- Motivated to work independently / self-managing
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit their updated CVs (max 2 pages) and letters of application (1 page).
Applications can be made in writing to the Human Resource Department ZOA Uganda and sent through the job link below.
Deadline: 7th March 2023 at 5:00 PM
NB: Persons living with disability and qualified Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted