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Job Title:  Project Officer (LIFT Project) (3 Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: ZOA Uganda

Duty Station: Lamwo, Uganda

Salary: UGX 1,800,000 /= gross/month

About the Company:

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:   ZOA Uganda is looking for a Project Officers (Based in Lamwo -ZOA Acholi Program). The Project Officer – LIFT with support from the Project Coordinator , and working alongside other Project Officers, is responsible for day to day planning and implementation of the ZOA activities under the LIFT  project, in Lamwo districts, in Acholi Programe Area. The PO will mobilize and train farmers in the Participatory Integrated Plan (PIP) approach, support and supervise the scale up of PIP to other farmers through farmer to farmer training, and support farmers’ linkages to viable markets.

The Project Officer will also work closely alongside other ZOA livelihoods project teams, to ensure coordinated and integrated support to project participants.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project planning and implementation

• Implement project activities in relation to the project document to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
• Ensure project activities and outputs are consistent with project proposal, logframes and in line with quality standards and country policies;
• Facilitate and participate in capacity building events / trainings on PIP methodology, technical trainings, facilitation skills, ICT based extension programmes and other relevant trainings;
• Supports the step by step creation and implementation of PIPs by farmers and their families, in the community and beyond;
• Supervises and oversees high quality experimental plots or Integrated Plot Plans (IPPs) that serve as learning sites and demonstration plots for PIP farmers and the whole village;
• Facilitate documentation and learning among PIP farmers from experimental plots;
• Facilitate the formation of farmers groups, institutional capacity building and market linkages;
• Regularly provide technical backstopping (via phone and in person) to run the PIP (plots) and facilitate market linkages;
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.

Reporting and Knowledge Management, MEAL

• Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
• Identify, 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;

Representation and coordination

• Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups and coordination meetings conducted at sub county and parish level;
• Work closely with local government actors at Sub County and village level
• Work closely with UCOBAC and THRIVE GULU staff (the partner) to implement the project

Procurement and finance

• Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
• Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;
• Provide appropriate codes for expenses

Accountability

• Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda;
• Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures;
• Work closely with MEAL team to ensure regular analysis of feedback and complaints registered to inform the program of changes in operational trends and context to help in improving the intervention and adaptive management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Knowledge & Experience:

• Degree in agricultural science or related fields;
• Specialized training as a ToT in Participatory Integrated Plan (PIP) or Farmer Field School (FFS) methodology is a plus.
• At least 2 years’ successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
• Working experience in a humanitarian setting is an added advantage;
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
• Excellent spoken and written command of English.

Skills:

• Good facilitation skills, e.g. working with illiterate farmers
• Good communication and accurate writing 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 valid driving/riding license class “A’’. This will be checked with a practical test during the interview process
• Language skills in relevant local languages of the regions where implementation will take place is a plus.

Attitude/behaviour:

• High level of personal integrity;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment;
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

NB: Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

How to Apply:

All applicants should submit your CV and letter of application in writing to the Human Resource Department ZOA Uganda and sent through the link below

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Deadline: 31st August 2024

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