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Project Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD) job at SOS Children’s Villages | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Are you looking for Social work jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Project Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD) job at SOS Children’s Villages
About the Organisation
SOS Children’s Villages is an international, non-governmental organization committed to ensuring that every child grows up with the love, care, and support they need to thrive, with a mission to build families for children in need, help them shape their futures, and share in the development of their communities. Renowned globally for its child-centered approach and long-standing impact in over 130 countries, the organization is widely respected for its integrity, compassion, and advocacy for children’s rights. It offers a nurturing and inclusive work culture that emphasizes teamwork, personal growth, and meaningful impact, providing diverse job opportunities with flexible and family-friendly work arrangements that attract passionate professionals dedicated to child welfare.
Founded in 1949 by Hermann Gmeiner in Austria, SOS Children’s Villages has grown into a leading voice in alternative care, evolving its model from family-based care to include youth empowerment, education, health, and emergency response services. Its innovative community-based approach integrates care with capacity-building, policy influence, and sustainable development initiatives to create long-term impact.
With operations in Uganda and across the globe, the organization upholds core values of courage, commitment, trust, and accountability. Deeply rooted in corporate social responsibility, SOS actively engages in programs that protect vulnerable children, strengthen families, and promote social inclusion. More information can be found at www.sos-childrensvillages.org.
Job Title
Project Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD) job at SOS Children’s Villages
SOS Children’s Villages
Job Description
Job Title: Project Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Organisation: SOS Children’s Villages
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Oversee ECD activities (health, nutrition, education for ages 0–8).
Train teachers/caregivers, improve school infrastructure.
Advocate for child rights and safeguarding.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Degree/Diploma in ECD, Education, or Social Work.
3+ years in ECD programs, motorcycle riding permit.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address:
All Applications must be sent electronically as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org
Subject Line: Indicate the Position and Location
Include in your application letter:
Gross salary request.
Contact details (email and phone) of three professional referees.
Note:
Late applications or those submitted as images will be disqualified. If you do not hear from SOS Uganda by 28th February 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.
For assistance in preparing your CV or cover letter, feel free to reach out!
Deadline: 4th July 2025