Project Officer
2026-07-13T06:48:51+00:00
ZOA Uganda
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https://www.zoa-international.com/
FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Social Services & Nonprofit, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Management, Business Operations, Farming & Outdoors
2026-07-24T17:00:00+00:00
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Representation and coordination
- Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups;
- Participate in relevant coordination meetings concerning the project.
- Regular coordination with local government actors and relevant district offices; OPM, UNHCR and other NGO partners.
- Contact other project specific actors, e.g. consultants or service providers.
Human Resource Management
- Ensure the Community based facilitators have weekly and monthly targets;
- Conduct weekly or monthly meeting to achieve targets;
- Conduct staff appraisal/evaluation as per ZOA’s policy;
- Provide technical support through coaching and mentorship of community-based facilitators for quality implementation of project activities.
Procurement and finance
- Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
- Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;
- Provide appropriate codes for expenses.
Accountability
- Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
- Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
- Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Identity
The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)
Knowledge & Experience:
- Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, development studies, Project Planning & related fields;
- Specialized qualifications in agriculture, agri-business, financial inclusion welcomed
- At least 3 years successful experience in a similar position implementing livelihoods related projects; Experience with the PIP approach is highly valued
- Good understanding of the Uganda context; experience in Refugee setting, especially in Kiryandongo, is a plus;
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields: Food security, land rights, inclusion and gender, lobby & advocacy, MEAL Understanding of the refugee context, culture, and languages as an added value;
- Experience in localization approaches;
- Experience in implementing community empowerment approaches such as PIP is a plus
- A good command of English, including written reporting and activity reporting
- Experience of working with is a plus
- Experience working in the refugee settlement context is a plus
- High level of networking capacities
- Advocacy skills
- Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
- Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
- Able to bridge differences and bring people together from different backgrounds
- Motivated to work independently / self-managing
- 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
- High level of networking capacities, with interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity
- Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
- Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
- High level of integrity
- Motivated to work independently / self-managing
- Be a self-starter
- Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values
- Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups;
- Participate in relevant coordination meetings concerning the project.
- Regular coordination with local government actors and relevant district offices; OPM, UNHCR and other NGO partners.
- Contact other project specific actors, e.g. consultants or service providers.
- Ensure the Community based facilitators have weekly and monthly targets;
- Conduct weekly or monthly meeting to achieve targets;
- Conduct staff appraisal/evaluation as per ZOA’s policy;
- Provide technical support through coaching and mentorship of community-based facilitators for quality implementation of project activities.
- Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
- Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;
- Provide appropriate codes for expenses.
- Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
- Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
- Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach
- High level of networking capacities
- Advocacy skills
- Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
- Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
- Able to bridge differences and bring people together from different backgrounds
- Motivated to work independently / self-managing
- 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 networking capacities, with interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity
- Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
- Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
- High level of integrity
- Motivated to work independently / self-managing
- Be a self-starter
- Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, development studies, Project Planning & related fields;
- Specialized qualifications in agriculture, agri-business, financial inclusion welcomed
- At least 3 years successful experience in a similar position implementing livelihoods related projects; Experience with the PIP approach is highly valued
- Good understanding of the Uganda context; experience in Refugee setting, especially in Kiryandongo, is a plus;
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields: Food security, land rights, inclusion and gender, lobby & advocacy, MEAL Understanding of the refugee context, culture, and languages as an added value;
- Experience in localization approaches;
- Experience in implementing community empowerment approaches such as PIP is a plus
- A good command of English, including written reporting and activity reporting
- Experience of working with is a plus
- Experience working in the refugee settlement context is a plus
JOB-6a548a53cc4e3
Vacancy title:
Project Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Management, Business Operations, Farming & Outdoors]
Jobs at:
ZOA Uganda
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 24 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Representation and coordination
- Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups;
- Participate in relevant coordination meetings concerning the project.
- Regular coordination with local government actors and relevant district offices; OPM, UNHCR and other NGO partners.
- Contact other project specific actors, e.g. consultants or service providers.
Human Resource Management
- Ensure the Community based facilitators have weekly and monthly targets;
- Conduct weekly or monthly meeting to achieve targets;
- Conduct staff appraisal/evaluation as per ZOA’s policy;
- Provide technical support through coaching and mentorship of community-based facilitators for quality implementation of project activities.
Procurement and finance
- Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
- Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;
- Provide appropriate codes for expenses.
Accountability
- Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
- Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
- Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Identity
The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)
Knowledge & Experience:
- Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, development studies, Project Planning & related fields;
- Specialized qualifications in agriculture, agri-business, financial inclusion welcomed
- At least 3 years successful experience in a similar position implementing livelihoods related projects; Experience with the PIP approach is highly valued
- Good understanding of the Uganda context; experience in Refugee setting, especially in Kiryandongo, is a plus;
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields: Food security, land rights, inclusion and gender, lobby & advocacy, MEAL Understanding of the refugee context, culture, and languages as an added value;
- Experience in localization approaches;
- Experience in implementing community empowerment approaches such as PIP is a plus
- A good command of English, including written reporting and activity reporting
- Experience of working with is a plus
- Experience working in the refugee settlement context is a plus
- High level of networking capacities
- Advocacy skills
- Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
- Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
- Able to bridge differences and bring people together from different backgrounds
- Motivated to work independently / self-managing
- 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
- High level of networking capacities, with interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity
- Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
- Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
- High level of integrity
- Motivated to work independently / self-managing
- Be a self-starter
- Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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