Project Officer, Education (National Project)

Position: Project Officer, Education (BRAVE Project) - National Position

Reports to: Project Coordinator - Education

Job location: West Nile, Rhino Camp

Starting date: August 2025

Vacancy closing date: 18th July 2025

Duration position: 6 months renewable contract

Working hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)

About ZOA

We are here for people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

Our work in Uganda

In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Gulu), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, education, and conflict management with a special focus on land Rights.

ZOA Uganda is looking for a Project Officer to be based in Rhino Camp Office.

Your challenge

The Project Officer, with support from the Project Coordinator, is responsible for the day to day planning, and implementation of activities under the specific ZOA project(s) assigned to him/her. The project is funded by Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and is being implemented in Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Terego District. The Project Officer will be employed by ZOA Uganda and is line managed by the Project Coordinator, Education. The Project Officer does not supervise any staff as a direct supervisor. Depending on the project he/she might work and oversee the work of community based volunteers and Teaching Assistants.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

Project specific

• Has high level of integrity and ensures child safeguarding and protection in planning and implementation of all project activities and pro-actively monitors and reports (potential) concerns in line with ZOA Child Protection Policy;
• Ensures high-level implementation of education activities and ensures the project builds upon achievements of the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) funded Harvest Opportunities for Pupils in Emergencies project in 2019;
• Actively contributes to capacity building of the local implementing partner PALM Corps and pro-actively coordinates with other ECW Consortium partners.

General

• Implements project activities in line with the project proposal to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
• Supports possible community volunteers in day to day implementation;
• Accounts timely 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 standards and policies of both ZOA and 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, 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.

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
• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach

Your profile

Identity

• 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 in (Special Needs) Education, Development Studies, Social work and social Administration social science, Adult and Community Education or other related relevant field;
• At least 3 – 4 years of successful experience in a similar position implementing education or related projects in Imvepi/Rhino refugee context;
• Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability;
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
• Experience with implementing projects funded by institutional donors is an added advantage;
• Having worked in a project in collaboration with a partner is an added advantage;
• Experience in TaRL, DSSS, Local material development, MHM, inclusive education is added advantage.
• Experience in implementing Language Bridging initiative
• Person with disability highly encouraged to apply
• A refugee with the qualification is also encouraged to apply.
• Excellent spoken and written command of English.

Skills:

• Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability;
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
• Provides regular feedback, acknowledges success and the need for improvement with Supervisees;
• Result oriented and possession of learning power.
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
• Self-motivator, able to take initiatives with limited supervision;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license is a MUST.

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)

Special conditions/circumstances

The Project Officer will be based in Rhino camp with regular field visits to selected primary schools in Imvepi refugee and host communities.

The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/ week). Working hours are outlined in the ZOA Uganda Conditions of Service. Some flexibility on working hours may be required, e.g. for travel/work at weekends, or during reporting times.

The role is recruited at Grade 3 in the ZOA Uganda 2025 salary scale.

Our offer

• ZOA offers a challenging role in a dynamic context, and you will be part of an inspiring and motivated team.
• We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector.

Do you need more information?

For more information about ZOA, please visit our website www.zoa-international.com.