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Project Officer, Land Rights (Hope Project) -National Position job at ZOA Uganda | Apply Now
Kiryandongo, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
ZOA Uganda is a 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. For more information, visit their website at www.zoa-uganda.org.
Job Title
Project Officer, Land Rights (Hope Project) -National Position job at ZOA Uganda
ZOA Uganda
Job Description
Position: Project Officer, Land Rights (Hope Project) -National Position
Reports to: Project Coordinator – HOPE Project
Job location: Kiryandongo Refugee settlement
Starting date: July 2025
Vacancy closing date: 25th June 2025
Duration position: 1 year renewable contract
Working hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)
Your challenge
The Project Officer Land Rights- HOPE with support from the Project Coordinator, and working alongside other Project Officers, is responsible for day-to-day planning and implementation of the ZOA activities under the HOPE project, in Kiryandongo settlement and the surrounding host communities of Kiryandongo district.
The PO Land will mobilize and sensitize the community on certificate of customary ownership, and tenancy agreement as a means of access and own Land. He/She will work hand in hand with the local land structure through capacity building to enhance land access, utilization and ownership among vulnerable refuges and host community of Kiryandongo putting women at the center of the intervention.
The Project Officer Land Rights will also work closely alongside other ZOA Land rights teams, to ensure coordinated and integrated support to project participants.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Your main tasks and responsibilities
Project planning and implementation
Implement project activities in relation to the project document to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
Supports local communities, community volunteers and other stakeholders in day-to-day implementation of the project activities;
Account for project activities according to relevant ZOA policies and guidelines;
Ensures project outputs are consistent with project proposals, log frames and in line with quality standards and country policies;
Oversees and ensures implementation is in line with standards and policies of both ZOA and government of Uganda;
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.
Reporting and Knowledge Management, MEAL
Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
Prepare and submit well written success stories;
Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;
Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;
Representation and coordination
Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups and coordination meetings conducted at sub county and parish level;
Work closely with local government actors at Sub County and village level
Work closely with local the partners to implement the project
Procurement and finance
Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;
Provide appropriatie 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;
Work closely with the MEAL team to ensure regular analysis of feedback and complaints registered to inform the program of changes in operational trends and context to help in improving the intervention and adaptive management.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Your profile
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 or Diploma in Law, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Land Management, Social work & social Administration and any related fields;
At least 2 – 3 years of successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability;
Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
Experience with implementing projects funded by institutional donors is an added advantage;
Proven experience working in a refugee context is a must.
Having worked in a project in collaboration with a partner is an added advantage;
Excellent spoken and written command of English;
Capacity to speak local languages of the regions where implementation will take place is a plus (Khartoum Arabic; Juba Arabic; Lunyoro; Runyakitara; Kiswahili etc.)
Skills:
Good communication, writing and facilitation skills;
Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
The ability to drive a motorcycle with a 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 (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)
Special conditions/circumstances
The PO land rights will be based at the ZOA office in Kiryandongo refugee settlement with regular travel to communities to work with PIs or other farmers.
The PO will need to ride a motorcycle daily in rural conditions/on unmade roads.
The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/ week). Working hours are outlined in the ZOA Uganda Employee Handbook. Some flexibility on working hours may be required, e.g. for travel at weekends, or during reporting times.
Our offer
ZOA offers a challenging role in a dynamic context, and you will be part of an inspiring and motivated team.
We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector.
Do you need more information?
For more information about ZOA, please visit our website www.zoa-international.com.
How to Apply
Interested and ready to apply?
All interested and qualified candidates please apply directly via the link, at the latest by 25th June 2025
CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated. Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of Interviews.
ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities, women, Refugees are encouraged to apply.
