Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is seeking a Project Officer to join its project team in Kampala, Uganda.
The Project Officer will support the monitoring, coordination and reporting of project activities while working closely with CRS colleagues, partner organizations, government counterparts, community structures and faith-based networks.
The role will contribute to initiatives focused on child protection systems strengthening, Early Childhood Development (ECD) services, family strengthening, referrals, family-based care, case management, monitoring and reporting.
The successful candidate will use strong coordination and relationship-management skills to promote good practices, strengthen collaboration with partners and contribute to improving project impact for poor and vulnerable communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the following activities:
Coordinate and support the implementation of assigned project activities in accordance with the detailed implementation plan.
Ensure assigned activities align with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements and established good practices.
Monitor project implementation and report challenges, gaps and emerging issues that may require adjustments to plans or implementation schedules.
Support project partners in reflecting on implementation experiences and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Support accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities.
Assist partners in collecting and analyzing project data using approved mechanisms and tools.
Work collaboratively with local partners to prepare project reports according to established reporting schedules.
Identify staff capacity-building and technical assistance needs within partner organizations.
Monitor capacity-building and technical support activities to assess their effectiveness and impact.
Maintain complete and accurate project documentation for assigned activities.
Assist in identifying relevant information and stories for case studies and reports highlighting promising practices.
Work closely with government counterparts, community structures, faith-based networks and other project stakeholders.
Required Language
Strong written and spoken English is required.
Travel Requirements
The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel for up to 30% of their working time to project locations and field offices outside Kampala.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Applicants should demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:
Proficiency in MS Windows and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Strong observation, active listening and analytical skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when carrying out assigned responsibilities.
Strong relationship-management skills.
Ability to work effectively with local partners and community members.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.
A proactive and results-oriented approach to work.
Strong service-oriented attitude.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Qualifications and Experience
Basic Qualifications
Applicants should have:
A Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of work experience in project support, preferably in Child Protection or Early Childhood Development (ECD).
Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience will be an added advantage:
A Master’s degree in International Relations, Child Protection, Early Childhood Development or a related field.
Experience working with partners and local government.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant project data.
CRS Agency Competencies
All CRS staff are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Personal Accountability: Takes consistent responsibility for their own actions and assigned responsibilities.
Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission and maintains honesty in professional conduct.
Builds and Maintains Trust: Demonstrates consistency between words and actions and builds confidence among colleagues and partners.
Collaborates with Others: Works effectively with people from diverse, intercultural and professional backgrounds.
Open to Learn: Seeks experiences and opportunities that broaden perspectives and support continuous learning.
Agency Leadership Competencies
CRS also expects staff to demonstrate the following leadership competencies:
Lead Change: Looks for opportunities to improve the organization through agility, openness and innovation.
Develops and Recognizes Others: Supports the development and capacity building of staff to improve individual, team and organizational performance.
Strategic Mindset: Understands how the role contributes to translating, communicating and implementing organizational strategy and team priorities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Catholic Relief Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. This includes individuals from marginalized backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully follow the application instructions provided in the official recruitment announcement.
Application Deadline
18 September 2026 at 5:00 PM
How to apply