Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 05 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.
Our work in Uganda
In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Gulu), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, education, and conflict management with a special focus on land Rights.
ZOA Uganda is looking for a Project Officer, Land Rights to be based in Rhino Camp.

Your challenge
The Project Officer, with support from the Project Coordinator, is responsible for the day to day planning, and implementation of activities under the Land rights project in Madi Okollo District.
The project aims to ensure Local governments, farmer groups and VSLAs are capacitated to improve access to land-based services.
The project currently runs from upto 31 August 2025.
The Project Officer (Land Rights) will be directly involved in the implementation of the project activities, especially supporting capacity building around land-related topics like land administration and governance at District and sub county levels, Land use agreements between the host and refugees and land conflict mitigation with emphasis on Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
General
• Implements project activities in line with the project workplan to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
• Supports local communities, community volunteers and other stakeholders in day to day implementation of the project activities;
• Account for project activities according to relevant ZOA policies and guidelines;
• Ensures project outputs are consistent with project proposals, log frames and in line with quality standards and country policies;
• Oversees and ensures implementation is in line with standards and policies of both ZOA and government of Uganda;
Reporting
• Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
• Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
• Prepare and submit well written success stories;
• Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;
• Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings.
Accountability
• Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
• Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach

Knowledge & Experience:
• University degree in Law, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Land Management, and any related fields.
• At least 2 – 3 years of successful experience in a similar position implementing land related projects.
• Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability.
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s).
• Experience with implementing projects funded by institutional donors is an added advantage.
• Proven experience working in refugee context is a must.
• Having worked in a project in collaboration with a partner is an added advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written command of English.
• Capacity to speak Lugbara or Arabic is preferred

Skills:
• Good communication, writing and facilitation skills;
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
• Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license is a MUST.

Attitude/behaviour:
• High level of personal integrity;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment;
• High level of networking capacities, with interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Special conditions/circumstances
The Project Officer Land Rights will be based in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement with regular field visits to selected project locations in Madi Okollo District including District Head Quarters, Rigbo and Ewanga sub county. The postholder is expected to regularly ride a motorcycle in rural conditions/on unmade roads.
The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/ week). Working hours and benefits are outlined in the ZOA Uganda Employee Handbook. Some flexibility on working hours may be required, e.g. for travel at weekends, or during reporting times.
The role is offered in scale 3.1 in the ZOA Uganda Salary Scale 2025

Our offer
• ZOA offers a challenging role in a dynamic context, and you will be part of an inspiring and motivated team.
• We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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