Program Officer

at Avajan Foundation International
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted September 13, 2025
Category Management
Job Type Volunteer
Currency UGX

Description

Job Summary

The Program Officer will play a key role in the implementation and coordination of community-based programs in the thematic areas of religious support, peacebuilding and advocacy, and climate-smart agriculture. The incumbent will work closely with beneficiaries, community stakeholders, schools, and implementing partners to ensure the successful del

  • Minimum Qualification : Diploma
  • Experience Level : Entry level
  • Experience Length : 2 years
  • Working Hours : Full Time

Job Description/Requirements

a)    Needs Assessment & Planning

  • Conduct comprehensive needs assessments within target communities to inform program design and implementation.
  • Support the development of action plans based on identified community needs.

 

b)    Stakeholder Engagement

  • Identify and engage with collaborating schools, community leaders, local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Represent the organisation in stakeholder and partner meetings.

c)    Capacity Building

  • Organise and facilitate training sessions and workshops for teachers, community-based facilitators, and beneficiaries across project areas.
  • Provide ongoing mentorship and technical support to community actors.

d)    Beneficiary Engagement & Group Formation

  • Hold regular monthly and quarterly meetings with beneficiaries to track progress and gather feedback.
  • Facilitate the formation and strengthening of participant groups to enhance community participation and ownership.

e)    Program Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Carry out routine monitoring and evaluation activities to assess program performance and impact.
  • Collect, analyse, and report data to support adaptive management and learning.

f)     Documentation & Reporting

  • Draft and document success stories and impact narratives from the field.
  • Prepare and submit accurate monthly progress reports and contribute to quarterly and annual reports.

 

g)    Cross-Cutting Program Support

  • Support the implementation of activities across thematic areas, including:

h)    Other Duties

  • Please perform any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor to make sure the program is successful.
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