Job Title: Project Officer – ECW (5 Job Opportunities)
Organisation: ZOA Uganda
Duty Station: Yumbe, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager- ECW
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, with support from the Project Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day planning, and implementation of activities under the specific ZOA project(s) assigned to him/her. The project is funded by Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and will be implemented in Imvepi Refugee Settlements in Terego and Bidibidi settlement in Yumbe District.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project specific
- Has high level of integrity and ensures child safeguarding and protection in planning and implementation of all project activities and pro-actively monitors and reports (potential) concerns in line with ZOA Child Protection Policy;
- Ensures high-level implementation of education activities and ensures the project builds upon achievements of the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) funded Harvest Opportunities for Pupils in Emergencies project in 2019;
- Actively contributes to capacity building of the local implementing partner PALM Corps and pro-actively coordinates with other ECW Consortium partners.
General
- Implements project activities in line with the project proposal to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
- Supports possible community volunteers in day to day implementation;
- Accounts timely 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 (Special Needs) Education, Development Studies or other related relevant field;
- Two to three years of experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
- Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability;
- Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
- Experience with implementing projects funded by institutional donors is an added advantage;
- Having worked in a project in collaboration with a partner is an added advantage;
- Excellent spoken and written command of English.
- Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability;
- Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
- Provides regular feedback, acknowledges success and the need for improvement with Supervisees;
- Result oriented and possession of learning power.
- Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
- Self-motivator, able to take initiatives with limited supervision;
- Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license is a MUST.
- High level of personal integrity;
- Flexibility and adaptability;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
- Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
- Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment;
- Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)
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: 29th 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