Project Officer - Peace Project jobs at The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U) | Apply Now

Support the effective delivery of the project and take responsibility for the day-to-day implementation, documentation and operation of project activities.

In collaboration with the Epicentre leadership, district Local government staff and other key project stakeholders, plan and deliver high-quality activities using the agreed upon models including the Vision Commitment and Action (VCA), Citizen Voice (CVA) and Action and Budget Monitoring and Expenditure Tracking (BMET) methodologies.

Build and maintain strong relations with staff in partner organizations including the District Local government leadership for more effective collaborations and partnerships

Ensure timely completion of internal reporting requirements and donor reports.

Conduct regular review of project workplans and budget to ensure they align with the project objectives while addressing any emerging shifts following the outcomes of the project monitoring reports.

In liaison with the Finance officer conduct regular Budget monitoring and expenditure analysis to ensure that the project spending levels is within the expected.

Advocacy

Develop and oversee the implementation of the THP-U’s peace project Advocacy strategy and agenda in line with the consortium objectives.

Lead the county level monitoring and evaluation of advocacy-related objectives and mapping of key opportunities and events.

Provide timely update and advice to stakeholders and the management team on advocacy issues or other issues that arise.

Participate in key national and local government planning and budgeting cycle on behalf of THP-U.

Build and maintain effective relationships.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with project partners.

Contribute to the strengthening of THP-U coordination with other consortium partners as well as national and international peacebuilding actors in Uganda.

Represent THP-U at external meetings, and promote lessons learnt from the organization’s work.

Ensure regular liaison and information sharing with other parts of peace project

In collaboration with epicenter leadership, contribute to cross-organizational learning and sharing.

Ensure effective communication of project activities, results and lessons learnt within the Peace Project, including contributing to organizational outcome harvesting workshops and monthly, biannual as well as annual reporting.

Regularly share project information and updates on formal social media platforms.

Support ongoing monitoring and evaluation and reporting on the project’s work

In collaboration with the monitoring, evaluation and learning Officer, monitor the impact of the Peace Project in target Districts and participate in regular debriefings and lesson learning sessions with THP-U staff and peace project partners.

In liaison with the MEAL officer, maintain a database of project outcomes in line with the project’s Theory of Change.

Coordinate staff and donor monitoring visits and evaluations as appropriate.

Write timely and accurate activity reports in compliance with donor requirements.

All other related duties as assigned.