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Project Officer (PO) job at Compassion International | Apply Now

Are you looking for NGO jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Project Officer (PO) job at Compassion International

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

29 Dec 2024

About the Organisation

Compassion International is an American child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally who live in poverty.

Job Title

Project Officer (PO) job at Compassion International

Compassion International

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of the project's annual work and operational plans.

  • Facilitate Training of Trainers (TOT) for community counselors to provide psychosocial support to peers.

  • Train frontline women on alternative livelihood strategies and equip them with startup kits.

  • Deliver leadership and advocacy training to frontline women and local leaders.

  • Raise awareness among women, youth, partners, and both state and non-state actors regarding regional and national frameworks.

  • Provide technical assistance and conduct regular monitoring visits to strengthen the capacity of community groups in engaging women in peace-building efforts.

  • Lead participatory review and reflection meetings with partners, community members, and stakeholders.

  • Maintain detailed documentation of all project activities, including minutes of discussions and resolutions made.

  • Collaborate with the M&E team to facilitate mentoring and peer learning sessions, ensuring timely use of monitoring tools.

  • Work with the LRP team to conduct quarterly field observations in the project area.

  • Mobilize rural women to form a unified group for advocacy in women, peace, security, and transitional justice campaigns.

  • Submit detailed activity reports, including corresponding attachments, and monthly progress reports related to project outputs and outcomes as per the annual plan.

  • Engage with government institutions, development partners, and community members.

  • Participate in coordination meetings with other agencies and government stakeholders, particularly on land rights and related issues.

  • Collaborate with project staff in other fields and locations for knowledge exchange and mutual learning.

  • Represent the organization in local, national, and regional networks focused on the women, peace, and security agenda when required.

  • Work closely with the Programme Manager for Women’s Rights and Governance and the Programme Manager for Partnership and Local Rights Program Coordination

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Law, Development Studies, Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Social Science, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.

  • Strong facilitation skills, particularly for community-based training and workshops.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Demonstrated decision-making abilities, particularly in project management and problem-solving.

  • Strong planning, organizational, and implementation skills.

  • Proficiency in analyzing community needs and providing sustainable, community-driven solutions.

  • Skilled in report writing and documentation, with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.

  • Proven ability to mobilize communities and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience, ideally within the NGO sector.

  • Familiarity with social, cultural, and regional contexts.

  • Experience in capacity building, monitoring, and evaluating community-level initiatives.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dkanene@compassionaid.org by 29th December 2024

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.


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