Project Officer (PO) at Compassion Aid International (Kampala Uganda and Lusaka Zambia) Full Time NEW

Key tasks & responsibilities

• Participate in developing project annual work plan and operational plans.
• Facilitate Training of Trainers (TOT) for community counselors to offer psychosocial support to peers.
• Train frontline women on alternative livelihoods and provide them with startup kits.
• Train women in the frontline and local leaders on leadership and advocacy.
• Sensitize women and Youths at the frontlines, partners, state, and non-state actors on regional and national architecture
• Conduct technical assistance and regular monitoring visits to support capacity of community groups to engage women effectively with peace building forums.
• Conduct project participatory review and reflection meetings with partners, community members and other stakeholders.
• Keep documentation of all the project activities, compile all the minutes of the discussions and resolution reached.
• With support from M&E , conduct mentoring and peer learning sessions with partners to implement the timely use of monitoring tools.
• With the support of the LRP team, conduct quarterly lessons observations in the project area.
• Mobilize rural women into a critical mass for women, peace and security campaigners/Transitional justice activists.
• Submit activity reports (including all corresponding attachments) and monthly reports on activity progress, relating to project outputs and outcomes, as is defined in the annual plan.
• Liaise with government institutions, Development Partners, and community members.
• Participate in coordination meetings where necessary with other Agencies and Government stakeholders on land rights etc.
• Works closely together with other project staff in other fields and liaises with project staff at other locations for exchange and mutual learning.
• Participating in the local, national and regional networks for women, peace and security agenda when required.
• Collaboration with the Programme Manager: Women’s Rights and Governance and the Programme Manager Partnership and Local Rights Program Coordination

Education Qualifications.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law, Development Studies, Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Social Science discipline. Business Administration, Education or any related field
• Proficient facilitation skills, especially for community-based training and workshops.
• Excellent social, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong decision-making abilities, particularly in tactical project management and resolving challenges.
• Planning, implementation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing community needs and providing sustainable, community-driven solutions.
• Skilled in report writing and documentation, with attention to detail.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Familiarity with the social, cultural,
• Experience in capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation of community-level initiatives.

Method of Application
Send in your CV and cover letter to dkanene@compassionaid.org by 29th December 2024. We shall recruit on first come first served basis.