Job · Catholic Relief Services
Project Officer
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Job Title: Project Officer Reports to: Project Director Department: Uganda, Programming Location: Kampala Deadline: 18 September 2026 no later than 5pm Note: CRS is recruiting in anticipation of an award – recruitment for all candidates is contingent upon successful award of the project. Job Summary: 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. Roles and Key Responsibilities: • 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 Supervisory Responsibilities: None
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