ZOA Uganda Project Officer – Education (SHINE Project) Jobs 2026

• Moroto
• Nakapiripirit
• Napak
• Amudat
• Nabilatuk

About ZOA Uganda

• Food security and livelihoods.
• Primary and accelerated education.
• Conflict management.
• Land security.

• Kampala
• West Nile (Arua)
• Acholi (Lamwo)
• Kiryandongo
• Karamoja (Amudat)

About the SHINE Education Project

• Amudat
• Moroto
• Napak
• Nabilatuk
• Nakapiripirit

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of education activities according to project proposals and donor requirements.
• Ensure project activities achieve planned outputs and outcomes.
• Support education interventions in assigned primary schools.
• Ensure implementation meets ZOA, UNICEF, and Government of Uganda standards.
• Support community volunteers involved in project activities.
• Monitor education activities and provide technical support.
• Ensure activities align with project log frames and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement of education programmes.

2. Child Safeguarding and Protection

• Promote child safeguarding and protection throughout project implementation.
• Monitor and report safeguarding concerns according to ZOA policies.
• Ensure activities follow a “Do No Harm” approach.
• Promote safe learning environments for children.
• Ensure adherence to child protection standards.

3. Planning and Coordination

• Support preparation of implementation plans.
• Participate in coordination meetings.
• Work with:
  • Schools
  • Community leaders
  • Government education officials
  • Partners
  • Community volunteers
• Participate in technical working groups.
• Support collaboration among education stakeholders.

4. Reporting and Documentation

• Provide inputs into project plans and reports.
• Prepare monthly activity reports.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Develop success stories.
• Support donor and internal reporting.
• Collect monitoring data using ZOA systems.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.

5. Accountability and Community Engagement

• Sensitize communities and stakeholders on feedback and complaint mechanisms.
• Ensure complaints and feedback are properly documented.
• Promote accountability to beneficiaries.
• Maintain professional relationships with communities and partners.
• Ensure compliance with ZOA Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Education
  • Adult and Community Education
  • Development Studies
  • Related relevant fields.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience implementing:
  • Education projects.
  • Community development programmes.
  • NGO projects.
• Experience working in Karamoja or similar Ugandan contexts is highly desirable.
• Experience with institutional donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Experience working with implementing partners is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Strong report writing abilities.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Ability to communicate with different stakeholders.

• Knowledge of education programming.
• Understanding of local community contexts.
• Good computer skills:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel

• High level of integrity.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Language Requirements

• Excellent English communication skills.
• Understanding of local languages and cultures in Karamoja is an advantage.

Motorcycle Riding Requirement

• Ability to ride a motorcycle.
• Valid motorcycle riding licence.

Work Environment

• Frequent travel to remote locations.
• Engagement with schools and communities.
• Flexibility during reporting periods and field activities.
• Ability to work in challenging environments.

Why Work With ZOA Uganda?

• Opportunity to contribute to education improvement in vulnerable communities.
• Experience working with an international NGO.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to UNICEF-funded programmes.
• Competitive NGO-sector remuneration and benefits.
• Opportunity to support children and communities affected by vulnerability.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior Project Officer
• Education Specialist
• Education Programme Coordinator
• Project Manager
• Education Technical Advisor
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

How to Apply

• Updated CV (maximum 5 pages).
• At least three professional references from previous employment.
• References should relate to positions held within the last five years.

Interview Preparation Tips

• Understanding education programming in humanitarian contexts.
• Reviewing child safeguarding principles.
• Preparing examples of implementing NGO education projects.
• Demonstrating experience working with schools and communities.
• Explaining how they monitor project activities and report results.
• Showing knowledge of Karamoja community dynamics.

CV Writing Tips

• Education project implementation experience.
• NGO and donor-funded project experience.
• Community mobilization skills.
• School engagement experience.
• Child protection knowledge.
• Reporting and documentation skills.
• Monitoring and evaluation experience.
• Motorcycle riding licence.
• Experience working in rural or humanitarian settings.