Project Officer, Education (SHINE Project) - 5 Positions

Description (Public)

The Project Officer leads the day-to-day planning and implementation of education activities under the UNICEF SHINE Project in target locations. The project will be implemented in 200 primary schools across five districts of Amudat, Moroto, Napak, Nabilatuk, and Nakapiripirit. Each Project Officer will be based in one of the target districts.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure child safeguarding and protection in planning and implementation of all project activities
Implement project activities in line with the project proposal to achieve optimal outputs and outcomes
Support community volunteers in day-to-day implementation
Account timely for executed project activities in line with ZOA policies and guidelines
Ensure project outputs are consistent with project proposals, log frames, and quality standards
Oversee implementation in line with ZOA and Government of Uganda standards and policies
Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports
Identify, document lessons learned and best practices
Prepare and submit well-written success stories
Collect monitoring data according to ZOA systems
Actively participate in technical working groups and coordination meetings
Sensitize stakeholders on feedback and complaint mechanisms

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Education, Adult and Community Education, or other related relevant field
At least 3-4 years' successful experience implementing education or related projects in Karamoja or any area in Uganda
Excellent facilitation, communication skills, and writing ability
Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s)
Experience with institutional donor-funded projects is an added advantage
Experience working in collaboration with a partner is an added advantage
Excellent spoken and written command of English
Valid motorcycle riding license is a MUST

Skills & Competencies: