Project Officer

The role involves coordinating with local partners, government bodies, coalitions, and NGOs while ensuring quality results in project implementation.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Implementation

• Provide technical support on child labor issues in the targeted districts.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies addressing child labor’s root causes.
• Conduct policy analysis, identify gaps, and guide stakeholders on compliance with child rights laws.
• Mobilize and facilitate stakeholder engagement in planning, workshops, and forums.
• Plan and execute targeted campaigns, engage in media outreach, and coordinate public communication efforts.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Track and report advocacy efforts, challenges, achievements, and lessons learned.
• Document success stories, case studies, and best practices.
• Compile quality monthly and quarterly progress reports.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation.

Capacity Building

• Coordinate child protection training in participating districts and communities.
• Build partnerships with local government, private sector, and community leaders for child rights advocacy.
• Facilitate training for stakeholders and organize community advocacy sessions.
• Support grassroots coalitions to end child labor.

Community Engagement

• Mobilize communities, including children, parents, and local leaders, to participate in project activities.
• Sensitize stakeholders on child protection and promote participation in community initiatives.
• Organize and participate in child-related celebrations, such as Day of the African Child and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Networking, Coordination, and Collaboration

• Build networks with local governments, civil society organizations, and faith institutions.
• Support formulation and implementation of ordinances on child protection.
• Represent LWF in advocacy forums, coalitions, and working groups.
• Facilitate dialogues between partners, local governments, and children.
• Establish and strengthen child protection response mechanisms and referral pathways.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Laws, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree in Child Protection is an added advantage.

Experience

• 3–5 years in child protection advocacy, preferably with an NGO.
• Knowledge of Ugandan child protection laws and policies.
• Experience in community work, stakeholder engagement, and working with children.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Valid riding license and ability to ride a Honda XL-125 motorcycle.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Team player with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.

Work Details

• Hours: 8 hours/day.
• Experience: Minimum of 36 months.
• Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

Application Procedure

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer and a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Recruitment and selection reflect the organization’s commitment to preventing abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Application Deadline: January 26, 2025.