Job Title: Project Officer, Livelihoods

Organisation: ZOA Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

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 – DRIVE with support from the Project Manager, and working alongside other Project Officers, is responsible for day to day planning and implementation of the ZOA activities under the DRIVE project, in Terego and Madi Okollo districts, West Nile. The Project Assistant 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;
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

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 PALM Corps staff (the partner) to implement the project

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:

Identity

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

Knowledge & Experience:

Degree in Agricultural Sciences or related fields;
Specialized training as a ToT in Participatory Integrated Plan (PIP) Or Farmers Field School (FFS) methodology is a plus.
Must have 2 years successful experience in implementing the PIP approach in a humanitarian setting.
Working experience in a humanitarian setting is an added advantage;
group;
Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
Excellent spoken and written command of English.
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:

High level of personal integrity
Flexibility and adaptability
Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Motivated to work independently / self-managing
Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity/: https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity/ )
Special conditions/circumstances
The Project officer will be based at the ZOA office in Rhino Camp refugee settlement (Yoroo Base Camp) with regular travel to communities Terego and Madi Okollo to work with PIs or other farmers.
The Project Officer will need to ride a motorcycle daily in rural conditions/on unmade roads.
The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/ week). Working hours are outlined in the ZOA Uganda Employee Handbook.
Some flexibility on working hours may be required, e.g. for travel at weekends, or during reporting times.
The role is recruited at Grade 3 in the ZOA Uganda salary scale.

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified candidates please apply directly via the link, at the latest by 24th August 2026

CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated. Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application.

References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of Interviews.

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Deadline: 24th August 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24