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Category

Community Development

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nkoowe, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/20/2026
14 days left

Employer / Company

Agency for Integrated Rural Development (AFIRD) logo
Agency for Integrated Rural Development (AFIRD)
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Description (Public)

The Program Officer supports the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of AFIRD's programmes, working with communities, partners and government departments to deliver activities according to approved work plans, budgets and donor agreements. The role also supports consultancy assignments through research, training, field assessments and project design.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and implement project activities according to approved work plans and budgets.
  • Coordinate field activities, community mobilisation, training and stakeholder engagements.
  • Conduct monitoring visits and track progress against agreed targets.
  • Collect and verify project data in collaboration with the M&E team.
  • Prepare activity, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Maintain project records including attendance lists, field reports, case studies and accountability documents.
  • Support budgeting, requisitions, expenditure accountability and donor compliance.
  • Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective action.
  • Maintain effective relationships with communities, partners and local government.
  • Support proposals, research, resource mobilisation, training and consultancy assignments.
  • Document lessons, good practices and stories of change.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agroecology or a related field.
  • At least three years of relevant experience in programme implementation, community development, research, training or consultancy.
  • Experience working with donor-funded programmes.
  • Ability to ride a motorcycle.
  • Willingness to travel regularly within Uganda.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Planning, facilitation, communication and reporting skills.
  • Integrity, professionalism and accountability.
  • Ability to manage several activities and meet deadlines.
  • Teamwork and ability to work independently.
  • Knowledge of Luganda is an advantage.

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