CFCT Field Officer

About the role

The CFCT Field Officer will work directly with communities in the Luuka region to improve education outcomes, strengthen parental engagement, and promote sustainable livelihoods. This role involves extensive field travel, community mobilization, and coordination with local groups.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate community awareness, training, and mobilization activities focused on education and child protection.
• Organise and support community groups, volunteers, and parent‑led initiatives.
• Provide basic guidance, counselling, and referral services for vulnerable children and families.
• Mobilise, train and mentor Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and other livelihood groups.
• Assist households in developing income‑generating activities and improving food security.
• Train and coach farmers on improved agricultural practices, post‑harvest handling and farm management.
• Facilitate market linkages, value‑chain development and access to livelihood information.
• Collect, analyse and report programme data, ensuring accurate documentation of results.
• Contribute to proposal development, activity planning, monitoring and donor reporting.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of experience in community development, agricultural extension or related fields.
• Strong communication, facilitation and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work in rural settings and travel frequently.
• Valid, non‑expired driver’s licence and ability to ride a motorbike safely.
• Good physical health to perform field duties.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from UGX 1,000,000 to UGX 1,500,000.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on education and livelihoods in Uganda.