Project Officer
2025-11-26T06:13:29+00:00
Ngali Development Foundation
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
administration
2025-12-10T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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A Project Officer at a non-governmental organization (NGO) like Ngali Development Foundation typically plays a crucial role in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects. The job description generally outlines responsibilities across project management, partnership development, requiring a blend of technical skills, relevant experience, and specific behavioural competences.
Reports to: Program Manager or Project Coordinator
Job Purpose: The Project Officer is responsible for facilitating the organization’s projects implementation, monitoring, and reporting to ensure projects achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently. This often involves working closely with partners, stakeholders, and project teams to manage various aspects of the project cycle
Principal: Accountabilities
Project Management
- Support partners in managing all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation, and monitoring and any other duty related to the project cycle.
- Ensure timely production of all project documentation and reports for all the organization’s project activities.
- Coordinate with partners for the timely submission of quarterly reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as indicated by the organization in line with each project assigned to them.
- Review progress reports, analyze KPIs, and provide timely feedback to partners and the management team.
- Develop and implement project work plans on an annual, six monthly, or quarterly basis as well as the corresponding reports of the projects that have been implemented.
- Conduct regular field visits with the implementation team to ensure smooth implementation of the planned project activities such as borehole construction, construction and renovating of school where the orphans go for schooling.
- Prepare briefing papers and project updates for periodic review meetings.
- Compile project beneficiary case studies when required
- Support in new project proposal writing when necessary.
- Support in the implementation of project activities in a specific site or district.
- Manage day-to-day project activities, including budget oversight, and coordinate with external stakeholders
- Ensure project activities align with global standards and local government requirements
- Contribute to the design, planning, management, and monitoring of project activities, particularly those related to civil society strengthening
- Establish monitoring and evaluation systems and ensure timely submission of all activity reports by implementing partners.
- Contribute to the wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements
Partnership Development
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships with implementing partners.
- Support networking with key stakeholders in project districts
- Liaise with district local government officials, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations
- Coordinate with partners and support groups to establish and maintain collaborative relationships
- Maintain close coordination with assigned project partners to ensure synergies and avoid overlaps
Financial & Resource Management
- Work closely with the Finance & Support Services department to help prepare monitoring expenditure
- Ensure close monitoring of activities and disbursements
Communication & Advocacy (Specific to some roles)
- Support the development and implementation of communication and visibility plans.
- Support advocacy activities by preparing materials such as policy briefs and technical notes
- Collect and package human-interest stories and testimonials
Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience)
- University Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Women and Gender Studies, Human Rights, Community Development, Public
Administration, Political Science, Economics)
- Minimum of 2-5 years of working experience in project management, preferably with NGOs, government partners, or in development assistance
- Experience in all aspects of project management.
- Experience in implementing projects related to specific thematic areas such as Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health, or civil society development
- Knowledge of database management and good command over MS Office
Skills (Special Training or Competence)
- Report writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Social mobilization skills to enhance social activities such as food packages and gift packages give out to community and other community outreach
- Good understanding of working with project budgets, forecasts, and reports
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), proficient in English and local languages relevant to the project location
- Good presentation, facilitation, and analytical skills
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Good program formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions quickly and independently
Key Behaviours
- Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity
- Social and receptive (active listener)
- High degree of integrity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
- Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively
- High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Willingness to undertake extensive field trips within the country
- Demonstrates commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability
Employment Type: Often Fixed Term, with durations varying based on project needs, the contract period will be 12 months’ renewable based on the funding and out which the 3 months will be probationary.
Principal: Accountabilities Project Management Support partners in managing all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation, and monitoring and any other duty related to the project cycle. Ensure timely production of all project documentation and reports for all the organization’s project activities. Coordinate with partners for the timely submission of quarterly reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as indicated by the organization in line with each project assigned to them. Review progress reports, analyze KPIs, and provide timely feedback to partners and the management team. Develop and implement project work plans on an annual, six monthly, or quarterly basis as well as the corresponding reports of the projects that have been implemented. Conduct regular field visits with the implementation team to ensure smooth implementation of the planned project activities such as borehole construction, construction and renovating of school where the orphans go for schooling. Prepare briefing papers and project updates for periodic review meetings. Compile project beneficiary case studies when required Support in new project proposal writing when necessary. Support in the implementation of project activities in a specific site or district. Manage day-to-day project activities, including budget oversight, and coordinate with external stakeholders Ensure project activities align with global standards and local government requirements Contribute to the design, planning, management, and monitoring of project activities, particularly those related to civil society strengthening Establish monitoring and evaluation systems and ensure timely submission of all activity reports by implementing partners. Contribute to the wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements Partnership Development Maintain and strengthen partnerships with implementing partners. Support networking with key stakeholders in project districts Liaise with district local government officials, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations Coordinate with partners and support groups to establish and maintain collaborative relationships Maintain close coordination with assigned project partners to ensure synergies and avoid overlaps Financial & Resource Management Work closely with the Finance & Support Services department to help prepare monitoring expenditure Ensure close monitoring of activities and disbursements Communication & Advocacy (Specific to some roles) Support the development and implementation of communication and visibility plans. Support advocacy activities by preparing materials such as policy briefs and technical notes Collect and package human-interest stories and testimonials
Skills (Special Training or Competence) Report writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills Social mobilization skills to enhance social activities such as food packages and gift packages give out to community and other community outreach Good understanding of working with project budgets, forecasts, and reports Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), proficient in English and local languages relevant to the project location Good presentation, facilitation, and analytical skills Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Good program formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions quickly and independently
Skills and Qualifications Knowledge (Education & Related Experience) University Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Women and Gender Studies, Human Rights, Community Development, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics) Minimum of 2-5 years of working experience in project management, preferably with NGOs, government partners, or in development assistance Experience in all aspects of project management. Experience in implementing projects related to specific thematic areas such as Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health, or civil society development Knowledge of database management and good command over MS Office
JOB-69269a892ca22
Vacancy title:
Project Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: administration]
Jobs at:
Ngali Development Foundation
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Uganda | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
A Project Officer at a non-governmental organization (NGO) like Ngali Development Foundation typically plays a crucial role in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects. The job description generally outlines responsibilities across project management, partnership development, requiring a blend of technical skills, relevant experience, and specific behavioural competences.
Reports to: Program Manager or Project Coordinator
Job Purpose: The Project Officer is responsible for facilitating the organization’s projects implementation, monitoring, and reporting to ensure projects achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently. This often involves working closely with partners, stakeholders, and project teams to manage various aspects of the project cycle
Principal: Accountabilities
Project Management
- Support partners in managing all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation, and monitoring and any other duty related to the project cycle.
- Ensure timely production of all project documentation and reports for all the organization’s project activities.
- Coordinate with partners for the timely submission of quarterly reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as indicated by the organization in line with each project assigned to them.
- Review progress reports, analyze KPIs, and provide timely feedback to partners and the management team.
- Develop and implement project work plans on an annual, six monthly, or quarterly basis as well as the corresponding reports of the projects that have been implemented.
- Conduct regular field visits with the implementation team to ensure smooth implementation of the planned project activities such as borehole construction, construction and renovating of school where the orphans go for schooling.
- Prepare briefing papers and project updates for periodic review meetings.
- Compile project beneficiary case studies when required
- Support in new project proposal writing when necessary.
- Support in the implementation of project activities in a specific site or district.
- Manage day-to-day project activities, including budget oversight, and coordinate with external stakeholders
- Ensure project activities align with global standards and local government requirements
- Contribute to the design, planning, management, and monitoring of project activities, particularly those related to civil society strengthening
- Establish monitoring and evaluation systems and ensure timely submission of all activity reports by implementing partners.
- Contribute to the wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements
Partnership Development
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships with implementing partners.
- Support networking with key stakeholders in project districts
- Liaise with district local government officials, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations
- Coordinate with partners and support groups to establish and maintain collaborative relationships
- Maintain close coordination with assigned project partners to ensure synergies and avoid overlaps
Financial & Resource Management
- Work closely with the Finance & Support Services department to help prepare monitoring expenditure
- Ensure close monitoring of activities and disbursements
Communication & Advocacy (Specific to some roles)
- Support the development and implementation of communication and visibility plans.
- Support advocacy activities by preparing materials such as policy briefs and technical notes
- Collect and package human-interest stories and testimonials
Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience)
- University Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Women and Gender Studies, Human Rights, Community Development, Public
Administration, Political Science, Economics)
- Minimum of 2-5 years of working experience in project management, preferably with NGOs, government partners, or in development assistance
- Experience in all aspects of project management.
- Experience in implementing projects related to specific thematic areas such as Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health, or civil society development
- Knowledge of database management and good command over MS Office
Skills (Special Training or Competence)
- Report writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Social mobilization skills to enhance social activities such as food packages and gift packages give out to community and other community outreach
- Good understanding of working with project budgets, forecasts, and reports
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), proficient in English and local languages relevant to the project location
- Good presentation, facilitation, and analytical skills
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Good program formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions quickly and independently
Key Behaviours
- Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity
- Social and receptive (active listener)
- High degree of integrity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
- Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively
- High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Willingness to undertake extensive field trips within the country
- Demonstrates commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability
Employment Type: Often Fixed Term, with durations varying based on project needs, the contract period will be 12 months’ renewable based on the funding and out which the 3 months will be probationary.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Typically involves submitting a motivation/cover letter, copies of academic documents and an updated CV with references via email; ngali.org@gmail.com by a specified deadline not exceeding 10th/12/2025.
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