Project Officer- ReLive Project
2026-02-04T08:59:32+00:00
Plan International
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FULL_TIME
Kyangwali
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Social Services & Nonprofit, Education, Communications & Writing, Business Operations
2026-02-11T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Job Title Project Officer- ReLive Project
Function Program Implementation
Supervises None
Reports to Project Coordinator
Location Kyangwali Travel required 70%
Effective Date January 2026 Grade Level 13
Responsibilities or duties
KRA 1: Communicating for Influence
- Work closely with colleagues to carry out communication activities as per the communication strategy
- Support the Programme area with the preparation and dissemination of communication materials to the various stakeholders including school clubs, school management structures, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Mobilise communities to attend community awareness meetings about Plan programs and projects
- As may be requested, gather and share case studies, write up Most Significant Change stories, and profile the impact of projects
KRA 2: Ensuring Impactful Implementation
- Provide support towards the implementation of projects, ensuring that the desired results, and final impact, are achieved on time and to standard
- Work in collaboration with the project team to organize community awareness and sensitization sessions about the project and Plan programs.
- Support colleagues in logistical and administration work related to projects and collection of project data that will result in accurate budgeting and resource utilization for the project
- Organize and facilitate periodic planning and review meetings with teachers, children, school club members, parents, school management structures and district stakeholders.
KRA 3: Risk, Compliance & Accountability
- Support the identification and management of risks, in particular those associated with procurement, finances, safeguarding, and staff health, safety and security:
- Assist the project team in complying with the risk management framework relating to PIU's projects
- Participate in and cooperate with audits, including maintaining and updating the audit tracker
- Support project stakeholders conduct quarterly project monitoring and support supervision visits and meetings.
- Implement the policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC) to all areas of work, and concerns promptly reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
KRA 4: Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion
- Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Qualifications
- A Degree in Education, development studies, social works & social administration, social sciences and humanities. Certificate in project planning and management is an added advantage
Myself as a Leader
- Behaves in line with our values, bringing energy and commitment to the task of safeguarding girls, children, young people, vulnerable adults and colleagues; constructive and optimistic in facing challenges and change.
- Lasting Impact
- Focuses effort where it will make the best contribution to PIU's purpose and strategic goals; takes the initiative to find new and better ways of doing work.
- Open & Accountable
- Holds self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively; at all times acts in the best interests of PIU and her beneficiaries.
- Work Well Together
- Acts as a good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them; is aware of the potential impact of their behaviour on others and makes sensitive choices.
- Inclusive & Empowering
- Collaborates with team members, colleagues and partners in an active and engaged manner; shares information, experience and ideas with the aim of helping or empowering others.
Skills & Knowledge
- Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting, seeking and listening to feedback, learning from mistakes, finding people or resources to help them learn, and keeping knowledge and skills up to date.
Critical Business Management Competencies
- Good understanding of broad trends in the development and humanitarian sector and key external organizations relevant to the [thematic area of the job].
- Experience in using project management principles and practices to lead significant projects; ensuring the achievement of results on time and to standard
- Good understanding of financial and procurement systems, with a good track record of complying with relevant procedures and controls.
- Good analytical skills as required to obtain and process information and numerical data from a range of sources and use the insights gained to inform decisions or communications.
- Good written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to effectively adjust content and presentation so as to connect with an audience.
- Track record of leading a team to work effectively together, using negotiation and mediation techniques to manage conflict, and ensuring that diverse perspectives and viewpoints are welcomed.
Critical Technical Competencies
- Experience in the project management cycle and a track record of successful delivery of impactful projects
- Demonstrated experience in coordination and communication skills in the humanitarian setting
- Demonstrated experience in reporting and documentation
- Desirable: Experience in networking with poor children and their families, local and international NGOs, local government partners, and local community-based organizations
Experience needed
At least 3 years’ experience in implementing Education and Livelihoods support programs preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization in humanitarian context
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
COUNTRY: Uganda
* Work closely with colleagues to carry out communication activities as per the communication strategy * Support the Programme area with the preparation and dissemination of communication materials to the various stakeholders including school clubs, school management structures, parents, and other stakeholders. * Mobilise communities to attend community awareness meetings about Plan programs and projects * As may be requested, gather and share case studies, write up Most Significant Change stories, and profile the impact of projects * Provide support towards the implementation of projects, ensuring that the desired results, and final impact, are achieved on time and to standard * Work in collaboration with the project team to organize community awareness and sensitization sessions about the project and Plan programs. * Support colleagues in logistical and administration work related to projects and collection of project data that will result in accurate budgeting and resource utilization for the project * Organize and facilitate periodic planning and review meetings with teachers, children, school club members, parents, school management structures and district stakeholders. * Support the identification and management of risks, in particular those associated with procurement, finances, safeguarding, and staff health, safety and security: * Assist the project team in complying with the risk management framework relating to PIU's projects * Participate in and cooperate with audits, including maintaining and updating the audit tracker * Support project stakeholders conduct quarterly project monitoring and support supervision visits and meetings. * Implement the policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC) to all areas of work, and concerns promptly reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures. * Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
* Good understanding of broad trends in the development and humanitarian sector and key external organizations relevant to the [thematic area of the job]. * Experience in using project management principles and practices to lead significant projects; ensuring the achievement of results on time and to standard * Good understanding of financial and procurement systems, with a good track record of complying with relevant procedures and controls. * Good analytical skills as required to obtain and process information and numerical data from a range of sources and use the insights gained to inform decisions or communications. * Good written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to effectively adjust content and presentation so as to connect with an audience. * Track record of leading a team to work effectively together, using negotiation and mediation techniques to manage conflict, and ensuring that diverse perspectives and viewpoints are welcomed. * Experience in the project management cycle and a track record of successful delivery of impactful projects * Demonstrated experience in coordination and communication skills in the humanitarian setting * Demonstrated experience in reporting and documentation * Experience in networking with poor children and their families, local and international NGOs, local government partners, and local community-based organizations
* A Degree in Education, development studies, social works & social administration, social sciences and humanities. Certificate in project planning and management is an added advantage
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Vacancy title:
Project Officer- ReLive Project
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Education, Communications & Writing, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Plan International
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 11 2026
Duty Station:
Kyangwali | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Job Title Project Officer- ReLive Project
Function Program Implementation
Supervises None
Reports to Project Coordinator
Location Kyangwali Travel required 70%
Effective Date January 2026 Grade Level 13
Responsibilities or duties
KRA 1: Communicating for Influence
- Work closely with colleagues to carry out communication activities as per the communication strategy
- Support the Programme area with the preparation and dissemination of communication materials to the various stakeholders including school clubs, school management structures, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Mobilise communities to attend community awareness meetings about Plan programs and projects
- As may be requested, gather and share case studies, write up Most Significant Change stories, and profile the impact of projects
KRA 2: Ensuring Impactful Implementation
- Provide support towards the implementation of projects, ensuring that the desired results, and final impact, are achieved on time and to standard
- Work in collaboration with the project team to organize community awareness and sensitization sessions about the project and Plan programs.
- Support colleagues in logistical and administration work related to projects and collection of project data that will result in accurate budgeting and resource utilization for the project
- Organize and facilitate periodic planning and review meetings with teachers, children, school club members, parents, school management structures and district stakeholders.
KRA 3: Risk, Compliance & Accountability
- Support the identification and management of risks, in particular those associated with procurement, finances, safeguarding, and staff health, safety and security:
- Assist the project team in complying with the risk management framework relating to PIU's projects
- Participate in and cooperate with audits, including maintaining and updating the audit tracker
- Support project stakeholders conduct quarterly project monitoring and support supervision visits and meetings.
- Implement the policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC) to all areas of work, and concerns promptly reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
KRA 4: Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion
- Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Qualifications
- A Degree in Education, development studies, social works & social administration, social sciences and humanities. Certificate in project planning and management is an added advantage
Myself as a Leader
- Behaves in line with our values, bringing energy and commitment to the task of safeguarding girls, children, young people, vulnerable adults and colleagues; constructive and optimistic in facing challenges and change.
- Lasting Impact
- Focuses effort where it will make the best contribution to PIU's purpose and strategic goals; takes the initiative to find new and better ways of doing work.
- Open & Accountable
- Holds self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively; at all times acts in the best interests of PIU and her beneficiaries.
- Work Well Together
- Acts as a good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them; is aware of the potential impact of their behaviour on others and makes sensitive choices.
- Inclusive & Empowering
- Collaborates with team members, colleagues and partners in an active and engaged manner; shares information, experience and ideas with the aim of helping or empowering others.
Skills & Knowledge
- Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting, seeking and listening to feedback, learning from mistakes, finding people or resources to help them learn, and keeping knowledge and skills up to date.
Critical Business Management Competencies
- Good understanding of broad trends in the development and humanitarian sector and key external organizations relevant to the [thematic area of the job].
- Experience in using project management principles and practices to lead significant projects; ensuring the achievement of results on time and to standard
- Good understanding of financial and procurement systems, with a good track record of complying with relevant procedures and controls.
- Good analytical skills as required to obtain and process information and numerical data from a range of sources and use the insights gained to inform decisions or communications.
- Good written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to effectively adjust content and presentation so as to connect with an audience.
- Track record of leading a team to work effectively together, using negotiation and mediation techniques to manage conflict, and ensuring that diverse perspectives and viewpoints are welcomed.
Critical Technical Competencies
- Experience in the project management cycle and a track record of successful delivery of impactful projects
- Demonstrated experience in coordination and communication skills in the humanitarian setting
- Demonstrated experience in reporting and documentation
- Desirable: Experience in networking with poor children and their families, local and international NGOs, local government partners, and local community-based organizations
Experience needed
At least 3 years’ experience in implementing Education and Livelihoods support programs preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization in humanitarian context
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
COUNTRY: Uganda
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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