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Job Summary

Job Title:
Project Officer, ECD
Employer:
ZOA Uganda
Location:
Madi Okollo
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Friday, 5 June 2026

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ZOA Uganda is an International non-governmental organization dedicated to providing emergency relief, development, and livelihood support to vulnerable communities affected by conflict and disaster in Uganda and the wider East African region. The organization's mission is to promote self-reliance and improve the quality of life for people in need by empowering them with sustainable solutions and practical resources. With a strong reputation for its impactful work, ZOA Uganda is widely recognized for its dedication to humanitarian aid, having garnered trust and respect among both international donors and local communities. The work culture at ZOA Uganda is centered around professionalism, collaboration, and a deep commitment to helping others, offering employees a meaningful opportunity to contribute to social change while developing professionally in a supportive environment. The organization provides various job opportunities across different sectors, with work arrangements that promote flexibility and inclusivity. Founded to address the urgent needs of displaced populations, ZOA Uganda has evolved from a small-scale relief effort into a comprehensive development partner, delivering long-term solutions in areas such as food security, education, and protection for vulnerable populations. ZOA Uganda's innovative business model focuses on community-based approaches, fostering resilience through partnerships and locally-driven initiatives. With its reach expanding across Uganda and neighboring countries, the organization continues to grow in size and influence. Core values of integrity, accountability, compassion, and empowerment guide its mission, and through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, ZOA Uganda strives to build stronger, more self-sufficient communities.

Full-time

Deadline: 

5 Jun 2026

Project Officer, ECD Job at ZOA Uganda

ZOA Uganda

Job Description

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Project Officer at ZOA Uganda will lead the implementation of high-impact, cost-effective, and sustainable community-child-centred ECD programs in Madi Okollo. The role involves planning, implementing, and monitoring ECD interventions while integrating child sponsorship processes and strengthening community systems. The starting salary for this national position is 2,000,000 UGX gross per month.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:1. ECD Needs Assessment, Community Mobilization & Sensitization
  • Conduct ECD needs identification to prioritize key ECD intervention areas as informed by community needs, government priorities and organizational strategic priorities
  • Mobilize and sensitize communities to strengthen their participation and ownership of ECD project results
  • Organize community into structures to oversee ECD project implementation
  • Hold regular community meetings to inform on progress of ECD project design and priorities
2. Implementation of High-Impact ECD Interventions
  • Develop and coordinate multi-annual, annual, and quarterly plans for ECD programme implementation and community engagement, ensuring balanced ECD activities and achievement of targets.
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate ECD interventions aligned with project objectives and national frameworks.
  • Support the establishment and strengthening of ECD centres and oversee implementation in line with approved plans, budgets, and targets.
  • Train and mentor caregivers, parents, and community volunteers on early stimulation, nutrition, child protection, and positive parenting.
  • Promote inclusive and equitable participation, with a focus on children with disabilities.
  • Strengthen community engagement, ownership, and collaboration through regular meetings with stakeholders, community structures, and thematic experts.
  • Ensure effective supervision of community structures to maximize impact for ECD beneficiaries.
  • Promote accountable use of ECD resources by maintaining strong financial, risk management, and compliance practices.
  • Support field-level ECD budget tracking, cost control, procurement processes, logistics, and proper management of ECD project resources and assets.
3. Community-Based Sponsorship Management
  • Coordinate child registration, profiling, and enrollment into the sponsorship program.
  • Ensure accurate, secure, and timely management of child data, including updates, transitions, and exits.
  • Facilitate sponsor–child communication, including letters, updates, and special correspondence.
  • Monitor and track child well-being and development in line with Help a Child sponsorship standards.
  • Work closely with families and community structures to ensure holistic support for sponsored children.
  • Ensure quality, authenticity, and timeliness of all sponsorship communications and documentation.
  • Promote child dignity, participation, and protection in all sponsorship-related processes.
4. Community Engagement & Partnerships
  • Mobilize and collaborate with community groups, churches, CBOs, and local leaders to support ECD program implementation.
  • Strengthen community participation, ownership, and accountability for child-focused interventions.
  • Build capacity of local community structures (parent groups, caregiver groups, child protection committees) through training and mentoring.

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