Project Officer- ECW (5 Positions for Ugandan Nationals only!)
Description
Closing date29 Mar 2023
Job Title: Project Officer- ECW (5 Positions for Ugandan Nationals only!) Contingent recruitment based on anticipated funding
Reporting to: Project Manager- ECW
Purpose of the position
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.
Place in organisation
The Project Officer ECW will be employed by ZOA Uganda and is line managed by the Project Manager, Education.
The Project Officer does not supervise any staff as a direct supervisor. Depending on the project the he/she might work and oversee the work of community based volunteers.
The position is recruited at Project Officer level in the ZOA Uganda Salary Scale (scale 3).
Responsibilities and activities
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.
Characteristics of role
The Project Officer ECW will be based in Rhino camp or Yumbe districts with regular field visits to selected sub counties of project implementation.
The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/ week). Working hours are outlined in the ZOA Uganda Conditions of Service. Some flexibility on working hours may be required, e.g. for travel at weekends, or during reporting times.
The role is recruited at Grade 3 in the ZOA Uganda 2023 salary scale.
Contacts
External
Local government and community leaders
Development partners based in the district and in the region including INGOs and local organisations
National level technical partners
Local implementing partners of ZOA and (potential) partners
Internal
Member of the project team (PM & MEAL Officer)
ZOA management and support staff;
Other project teams;
Competencies
Knowledge & Experience:
Degree in in (Special Needs) Education, Development Studies or other related relevant field;
At least 2 – 3 years of successful 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.
Skills:
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.
Attitude/behaviour:
