Project Assistant – Multiple Vacancies (Kakumiro & Other Districts)

About the role

The Project Assistant will support the implementation of community‑based projects across several districts in Uganda, including Kakumiro, Kyegegwa, and others. Working under the Project Officer, the role involves coordinating trainings, managing procurement lists, and ensuring project compliance while traveling extensively to partner villages.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in project design review meetings and provide feedback on budgets and plans.
• Co‑facilitate trainings on financial literacy, health‑sanitation, agriculture, livestock management, and other community topics.
• Prepare and submit procurement lists and verify goods before distribution.
• Conduct regular field follow‑up, support households, and monitor compliance.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation measures, and report findings to leadership.
• Develop and manage work plans and produce weekly field reports for donor reporting and proposal writing.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience in project implementation or community development.
• Willingness to travel up to 80 % of the time to rural locations.
• Fluency in local languages (Runyoro, Rutooro, Runyankole, Kinyarwanda, etc.).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Required skills