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Job Title:  Project Officer (2 Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: Wilmat Development Foundation

Duty Station: Bugweri and Mbale Districts, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Programs & Strategy

About Organisation:

Wilmat Development Foundation is a Youth-Powered Local NGO in Uganda that was founded on the notion of preventing and responding to the vulnerabilities faced by Women and Youth in the community. With the need to visualize the willingness of grass root communities, Strategic Partnerships have been established with 10 schools, 50 women Self Help Groups, active membership with the Movement for Community Led Development Uganda Chapter, Girls Not Brides and more in enhancing Community Led Solutions for sustainable Livelihood.

Job Summary:  The Project Officer will coordinate and implement two core programs at Wilmat Development Foundation: the Vocational Skilling Project under the Wilmat Skilling Facility and the Agriculture and Microfinance Programs. The role involves managing the planning, execution, and evaluation of training programs in vocational skills such as tailoring and hairdressing while also overseeing agricultural initiatives and microfinance activities to enhance the livelihoods of program beneficiaries.

The Project Officer will mobilize community members, monitor project performance, build partnerships, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. The role demands hands-on engagement with program participants, capacity building, and effective reporting to ensure that both programs deliver sustainable and impactful outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of vocational skilling, agriculture, and microfinance programs.
• Ensure program activities align with organizational goals and donor expectations.
• Manage microfinance activities, including savings groups, credit systems, and financial literacy training.
• Support bloc farming activities, organize farmer training, and ensure the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.
• Coordinate vocational training sessions in tailoring, hairdressing, and other skills, ensuring learners have access to materials and resources.
• Organize and deliver training sessions on vocational skills, sustainable farming practices, and financial literacy.
• Mobilize community members to participate in the skilling, agriculture, and microfinance programs and other roles.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Business Admin, Microfinance, Social Work or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience managing vocational skilling program, agricultural programs, OVC, or VSLAs/microfinance initiatives in a nonprofit or community setting.
• Strong knowledge of skills-based training, climate-smart agricultural practices, and group savings methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve in the communities we serve, we encourage you to submit your application. Address your Expression of Interest Letter or Application Letter addressed to: –

The Executive Director,

Wilmat Development Foundation Ibulanku-Makuutu Road, Bugweri,

P.O. BOX 139134, Kampala (U)

Please include the following documents Only:

• Expression of Interest Letter for the position you are applying for.
• Employee Prospect Form (Download & Fill in offline).

NB: Applications submitted through Email Only shall be accepted for review.

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Deadline: 15th January 2025

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