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Job Title:  Project Officer – Education (2 Fresher Job Positions)

Organisation: ZOA Uganda

Duty Station: Rhino Camp – Arua, Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager- Renewable Energy

Salary: UGX 1,590,000 gross per month

About US:

ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.

Job Summary:  The Project Officer (PO) Education, with support from the Project Coordinator, is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of activities under the Education projects (Phonics or Aspire) in schools in Rhino and Imvepi Settlements, West Nile.

The PO carries out the day-to-day implementation of the project, in coordination with other project team members, and staff of other Education projects, including:

• Implementation of activities in schools and communities, according to the agreed activity plans;
• Delivery of community engagement and mobilization strategies aimed at increasing community understanding/buy-in, participation, and contribution to ensure project sustainability and ownership
• Supporting Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) activities, including gathering and recording feedback from project beneficiaries and other stakeholders

The PO Education is supervised by the PC/PM and closely coordinates with the PO MEAL, as well as ZOA staff working on other Education projects in West Nile. The PO may be responsible for coordinating and supervising volunteers at the field level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• Implements project activities in line with the project proposal and agreed activity plans
• Supports possible community volunteers in day-to-day implementation;
• Accounts in a timely way for executed project activities in line with and 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 the standards and policies of both ZOA and the government of Uganda;
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.

Reporting

• Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
• Identify, and 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;
• Actively participate in (technical) working groups and coordination meetings

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Degree in Education, Development Studies, or other related relevant field;
• Two to three years of successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
• Specific experience in implementing projects with Phonics or Phonics or Inclusive Education activities is a plus.
• Good facilitation skills, e.g. being able to host a community meeting or training group;
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
• Excellent spoken and written command of English.
• 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;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving/riding license Class “A”
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision, and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity/)
• Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
• Able to bridge differences and bring people together from different backgrounds
• High level of integrity
• Motivated to work independently / self-managing

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 4th September 2023

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