Project Assistant

Project Target Area: Busoga Region, Uganda

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Management as and when required, providing reports, research, data compilation, and other administrative, logistical, and operational assistance.
• Conduct research and provide insights on relevant topics to support project decisions.
• Manage  communication with key stakeholders, including government agencies, the KOFIH Uganda Office, and project partners.
• Assist in project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring performance and risk management protocols are in place.
• Oversee documentation, reports, and project updates, ensuring timely execution of activities.

• 3+ years of experience in project management, particularly in the health or WASH sectors.
• Academic qualifications in public health, public policy management, business administration, strategy or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong  communication skills, including reporting, research on related topics, and both written and verbal abilities to effectively support project management and liaise with stakeholders and team members.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including working with inter-governmental bodies.
• Proven ability in performance and risk management, project coordination, and analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to work proactively and under pressure.

Start Date: January 1st 2025 (Subject to the approval or cancellation from KOFIH Headquarters)

How to Apply:

If you meet the highlighted qualifications and are eager to contribute to a transformative WASH project, please submit a cover letter (1 page) and CV (2 pages) with a focus on WASH related experience indicating your expected monthly salary (not more than US$ 1,500). Also, please give a brief plan outlining how you would manage this role (Project Design Matrix – PDM, Download Here) within two pages.

Deadline: 30th November 2024