Project Officer – Hoima

at Catholic Relief Services
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted February 28, 2024
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

This involves overseeing the tasks of agroforestry officers. Your thorough and service-focused approach will guarantee that the project consistently adheres to best practices and continually strives to enhance the positive impact on the beneficiaries we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
•Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
•Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
•Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
•Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
•Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.

Basic Qualifications
•High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of the Intensive Mixed Use Agroforestry Systems on household Plots and for an NGO would be a plus.
•Must have a rider’s license (Class “A”).
•Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Required Languages – Ability to speak English and any of the local languages.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% within the region of operation and 10% to Kampala offices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Ability and willingness to ride a motorcycle is required.
•Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
•Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members.