IAP Project Officer

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Contract type: National employment contract

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization, working in Agriculture, Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 30 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, in partnership with Inclusive Business Sweden and BoP Innovation Centre is implementing a SIDA funded multi country (Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Cambodia) Innovations Against Poverty Project since September 2016. The overall purpose of the IAP Project is support innovative private sector enterprises to implement innovative and inclusive business models that deliver development benefits for low income people while at the same time remaining commercially viable and sustainable in the markets.

 For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Our programme in Uganda is  looking for  a senior dynamic professionals to join our team. Interested candidates should meet the basic qualifications outlined within the Candidate Profile and exhibit a strong desire to be a catalyst for change.

For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Overview of the Position

Purpose of the Job

IAP in Uganda has plan to expand its portfolio over the next three years 2020-2023 and would to recruit for the position of Project officer to the support successful implementation.

Typical Reporting Lines

Reports to IAP Project Manager-Uganda

Job Description

Project MLE framework implementation (60%)

·       Coordinate with project partners and short term enumerators on field data collection and verification in accordance with the project MLE framework.

·       Participate in field work activities for monitoring the correct usage of technological tool for data collection and the verification process.

·       Provide trainings on MLE tools and reporting processes to the project partners .

·       Assist the PM in ensuring that all tools for results documentations are followed by the business partners.

·       Compile data that are collected from IAP business partners.

·       Organise training workshops and learning events including match making.

·       Conduct the documentation of field impact stories and project communications in collaboration with SNV communication docket.

·       Compile lessons learnt and best practices of the project.

·       Support the tracking of IB partner milestone progress and reporting and verifications.

·       Take notes during project meetings for sharing with stakeholders.

·       Maintain and update project filing in the SNV internal standard systems and provide regular reports to Team.

·       Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Project operations (40%)

·       Coordinate with internal structures to arrange for field work. activities.

·       Prepare program documentation and other paper work as will be directed by the PM.

·       Keep the IAP team calendar up to date, arrange meetings and appointments.

·       Manage travel arrangements for IAP team members and visitors of the project in coordination with internal structures.

·       Take and file good photos for IAP events, site visits etc.

·       Provide other project implementation support as may be required from time.

Qualifications

·       At least a second class upper Bachelor’s degree in any of these areas: (Business administration, development studies,  Business Statistics, Monitoring Learning and Evaluation)

·       Minimum of 3 years’ working experience implementing a development project partnering with private sector enterprises in Agriculture, Energy or WASH.

·       Understanding and experience in project monitoring Learning and evaluation framework and tools.

·       Experience with writing project impact stories is an added advantage

·       Able to take initiatives, identify needs and craft ways to meet them

·       Good organizing and interpersonal skills

·       Good communicator able to professionally express ideas and follow through issues

·       Proficient most office computer applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Emails)

Additional Information

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time National contract with the successful candidate being contracted on a 2-year basis with possibility of extension upon good performance. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. It includes a competitive secondary benefit package.