Project Officer – PlayMatters (2 Positions) at Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries

The Project Officer shares responsibility for ensuring that PIU’s Playmatters Project is implemented with the highest standards and quality for impact on the lives of children as defined in the Plan International Uganda (PIU) country strategy. The incumbent will be accountable for delivery of designated aspects of the project on time, scope and budget as per project management standards by providing administrative support to the project team in a designated Programme Area, ensuring excellent relationships with all stakeholders involved in the project especially implementing Partners with in the Programme Area as well as ensuring that the logistical arrangements associated with project design, partner on-boarding and project implementation are managed efficiently.

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Location: Adjumani/ Yumbe

Type of Role: Fixed term (Initially 1 year and renewable every after 3 years or upto the project end date)

Reports to: Project Coordinator- Playmatters

Grade: Level 12

No. of Positions: 2

Closing Date: 31/10/2023

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