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Job Title:    Project Officer

Organisation: Right To Play (RTP)

Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda

Salary: Starting from UGX. 4,463,144 per month (before taxes)

About the Company:

Right To Play (RTP) is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we help 2.3 million children to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse.

Job Summary:   The Project Officer reports directly to the Project Manager (PM) and is responsible for the effective administration of the project and reporting on the outcome to internal and external contacts as required.

The Project Officer provides direct advice and guidance to partners for effective implementation of Right To Play projects in the project location.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

#1: Project administration and training and capacity building (45% of Time):

• Contributes to the formulation of the project strategic plans feeding into the overall country strategic plan.
• Prepares and leads the implementation plan of project activities from existing operational plan.
• Guides Project Coordinators on executing the activities in each project location.
• Ensures that activities are compliant with RTP methodology and standards.
• Oversees community events such as Play Days to promote topics/issues related to their needs.
• Develops and strengthens understanding of our project management cycle with project staff and partners.
• Compiles reports received from the Project Coordinators and submits monthly activity reports to PM.
• Completes monthly budget projections and tracks expenditures.
• Participates in the planning of budget and tracks activity expenses occurred against cash projections.
• Procures project equipment (in coordination with Logistics Officer/Assistant where applicable), within authorization levels set in the In-Field Authorization Levels policy.
• Coordinates facility upgrades based on the needs of the project site.
• Arranges for storage and delivery of sport equipment to participating schools.
• Coordinates with other NGOs/CBOs to ensure participation in partner events.
• Monitors security situation in project location and reports to the PM.
• Follows up on logistics issues at project location and ensure assets, including project vehicles are maintained.
• In the absence of a Training Officer, performs training related functions including:
• Development of annual training plan to enhance staff skills and builds their capacities in line with the RTP country plan.
• Conducting training sessions in child protection, gender, human rights and other related subjects.
• Training Project Coordinators and Coach Trainers in RTP resources and supporting the certification process of Coaches and Coach Trainers.
• Works with Project Coordinators and Coach Trainers to evaluate training workshops and develops evaluation reports.
• Maintains records of the training database as well as the training library for the benefit and use of the team.

#2: Team management (20% of Time):

• Conducts performance appraisals for all direct reports and provides regular feedback on performance.
• Oversees performance of any contract staff such as security guards where applicable.
• Ensures staff understands and complies with policies of RTP.
• Assesses training needs of all direct reports with input from project staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Oversees training of coaches delivered by Project Coordinators and observes coaches’ performance for certification.
• Follows existing systems to reasonably safeguard the overall health, welfare and security of the project staff.

#3: Networking, representation and partnership building. (15% of Time):

• Shares activity plans with local NGOs, CBOs (community-based organizations) and looks for synergies and opportunities to work together.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and other Ministries and partners.
• Ensures implementation of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with local representation of Government, UN Agencies and partner organizations.
• Facilitates collaboration and networking with other organizations, government and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP visibility and project activities.
• Coordinates planning meetings with partners and represents RTP in various platforms.
• Facilitates participation of Athlete Supporters in project activities and events.
• Conducts an assessment survey to determine the NGOs that RTP could partner with and initiates partnerships.
• Ensures partners are in compliance with RTP Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policy.

#4: Monitoring and reporting (15% of Time):

• Visits project locations to oversee activities, events and collects information to report on performance outcomes.
• Works with school directors and teachers to develop their understanding of RTP’s monitoring and evaluation system as it relates to reporting on children and teachers actively involved in sport and play activities.
• Ensures accurate collection and timely submission of quantitative and quantitative monitoring information according to RTP monitoring tools.
• Submits regularly reports to PM/PO and occasionally external stakeholders including Ministries, partners and donors.
• Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to project team, stakeholders and the PM.

#5: Other tasks as assigned (5% of Time)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, social sciences or other related discipline

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in project administration or community work including managing direct reports

Competencies/personal attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and delegation skills
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Strong development and team building skills
• Effective planning and organizing skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Technical skills:

• Computer literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet
• Understand project management cycle
• Effective report writing and analytical skills

Desired qualifications (an asset):

• Knowledge in child and/or adult education
• Knowledge in Sport for Development
• Experience developing and managing budgets

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 31st January 2025

NB: While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately, and interviews may be held before the closing date.

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