Project Officer

As a member of the project team, the Project Officer will monitor and report on all project activities in collaboration with CRS and partner colleagues, government counterparts, local partners, community structures, and faith-based networks. The incumbent will support child protection systems strengthening, ECD services, family strengthening, referrals, family-based care, case management, monitoring, and reporting advancing CRS’ work serving the poor and vulnerable. The Project Officer’s coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

• →Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• →Monitor and report on any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• →Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule. 
• →Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
• →Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.

Required Languages - Strong written and spoken English required 

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% to project locations and field offices outside Kampala.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• →Proficient in using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• →Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• →Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
• →Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• →Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

• →Bachelor’s degree required 
• →Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of Child Protection or Early Childhood Development (ECD).  
• →Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.

• Master’s degree in International Relations, a field of Child Protection or Early Childhood Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with partners and local government. 
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. 
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submit your application no later than 5:00PM on September 18, 2026.