Project Officer

Job title: Project Officer

Department: Programs  

Based in Kampala/Tororo

Start date: 1^st October 2024

Reports to: Program Manager

Contract period: One year (non-renewable)

Job summary: We are looking for someone who will ensure effective planning, co-ordination, implementation, documentation and reporting of project activities in the organization.

Your Contribution:

• Carrying out effective planning (programs and budgets) to facilitate the implementation of project activities
• Provide project management and technical support to other key implementing partners under the project
• Provide technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention for research projects as appropriate.
• Work closely with assigned teams to ensure activities are implemented according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and national guidelines.
• Monitor progress against program deliverables, goals and objectives.
• Write and edit technical reports and documents. Assist with writing of abstracts and manuscripts documenting best and promising practices for publications, web pages, and presentations.
• Conduct searches of published literature in the assigned technical area for evidence-based programming.
• Coordinate and track the technical assistance strategy across the key results areas.
• Support the development and review of sub-awards, work plans, reports, and budgets
• Coordinate and contribute to the development, review, and submission of funder progress reports.
• Stay current and up to date on all aspects of the project programming and reporting.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Social Sciences, Education, SWASA, Development Studies, Community and Adult Education, Community Psychology, Public Health, Guidance and counseling

Experience and Skills:

• At least 5 years’ experience in  project work and community development
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in reproductive health, Family planning and MCH programs  
• Good working knowledge of RH/FP programming and, strategies, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of RH/FP programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of USG programming policies and regulations, MoH and district procedures and practices.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in Community Health and stakeholder engagement skills and attributes
• A post graduate qualification is an added advantage
• Computer proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Willingness and flexibility to work anywhere within Uganda

Key personal competencies:

Emotional control, Confidentiality and Openness, Team player, Ability to work under mental and physical stress and Empathy