JOB DETAILS:

Roles and Responsibilities:

o Support the development of detailed project work plans and activity schedules.

o Coordinate logistics, procurement requests, and resource allocation for road safety project activities.

o Ensure that project timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met in line with organizational and donor requirements.

o Participate in the delivery of road safety awareness campaigns, training sessions, and community engagements.

o Support the implementation of behaviour change and educational programs targeting drivers, pedestrians, and vulnerable road users.

o Work with enforcement agencies, transport stakeholders, and government bodies to implement practical road safety measures.

o Liaise with district authorities, schools, transport companies, police, and community leaders to mobilize participation in road safety initiatives.

o Represent SWRW at stakeholder meetings, workshops, and coordination platforms as assigned.

o Assist in developing communication materials and messages for awareness campaigns.

o Collect and compile project data, including attendance sheets, photos, and field reports.

o Support monitoring and evaluation activities by conducting pre- and post-intervention surveys or assessments.

o Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, success stories, and case studies for internal and donor reporting.

o Ensure adherence to SWRW’s safeguarding, procurement, and safety protocols during project implementation.

o Identify and escalate risks or issues that may affect project outcomes or safety.

Required Qualifications

o Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a bias in Transport planning, Public Health, Environmental Health, Transport & Logistics, or a related field.

o At least 2–4 years of experience working in project implementation, preferably in an NGO or road safety-related context.

o Experience working with communities, schools, local government structures, is an advantage.

Key Competencies

o Strong organizational and time management skills. o Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

o Ability to work independently and in a team, often under tight deadlines. o Willingness to travel frequently within project locations.

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data entry tools. o Knowledge of Uganda’s road safety landscape, traffic law, and transport systems.

o Fluency in English and at least one major local language spoken in SWRW’s target areas