Under the supervision of the Regional Programs Coordinator, the Project Officer will support the effective delivery of the Peace Project in Nwoya District through regular day-to-day implementation, monitoring and reporting requirements for the project activities. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the effective delivery of the project and take responsibility for the day-to-day implementation, documentation and operation of project activities.

• In collaboration with the Epicentre leadership, district Local government staff and other key project stakeholders, plan and deliver high-quality activities using the agreed upon models including the Vision Commitment and Action (VCA), Citizen Voice (CVA) and Action and Budget Monitoring and Expenditure Tracking (BMET) methodologies.

• Build and maintain strong relations with staff in partner organizations including the District Local government leadership for more effective collaborations and partnerships

• Ensure timely completion of internal reporting requirements and donor reports.

• Conduct regular review of project workplans and budget to ensure they align with the project objectives while addressing any emerging shifts following the outcomes of the project monitoring reports.

• In liaison with the Finance officer conduct regular Budget monitoring and expenditure analysis to ensure that the project spending levels is within the expected. Advocacy

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the THP-U’s peace project Advocacy strategy and agenda in line with the consortium objectives.

• Lead the county level monitoring and evaluation of advocacy-related objectives and mapping of key opportunities and events.

• Provide timely update and advice to stakeholders and the management team on advocacy issues or other issues that arise.

• Participate in key national and local government planning and budgeting cycle on behalf of THPU.

Build and maintain effective relationships.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with project partners.

• Contribute to the strengthening of THP-U coordination with other consortium partners as well as national and international peacebuilding actors in Uganda.

• Represent THP-U at external meetings, and promote lessons learnt from the organization’s work. Ensure regular liaison and information sharing with other parts of peace project

• In collaboration with epicenter leadership, contribute to cross-organizational learning and sharing.

• Ensure effective communication of project activities, results and lessons learnt within the Peace Project, including contributing to organizational outcome harvesting workshops and monthly, biannual as well as annual reporting.

• Regularly share project information and updates on formal social media platforms. Support ongoing monitoring and evaluation and reporting on the project’s work

• In collaboration with the monitoring, evaluation and learning Officer, monitor the impact of the Peace Project in target Districts and participate in regular debriefings and lesson learning sessions with THP-U staff and peace project partners.

• In liaison with the MEAL officer, maintain a database of project outcomes in line with the project’s Theory of Change.

• Coordinate staff and donor monitoring visits and evaluations as appropriate.

• Write timely and accurate activity reports in compliance with donor requirements.

• All other related duties as assigned.

4. Required Qualifications Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in either: peace and conflict studies, social sciences or development studies or equivalent relevant experience.

• A good understanding of peace, governance, and conflict sensitivity, and an active interest in the workings of civil society.

• Knowledge and experience in advocacy are crucial

• Knowledge and experience of working on gender-sensitive programming would be an advantage.

• More than 2 years’ experience working on peace and/or governance issues in a non– governmental organisation.

• Demonstrable experience of project administration, planning and implementation.

• Experience with peacebuilding and land-related projects would be an advantage.

• Experience in designing and facilitating trainings and workshops is desirable.

 • Good report-writing and communication skills.

• Demonstrable interpersonal and team working skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and use of internet for research.

• Fluent in English.

• Professional working proficiency in Acholi a plus.

• Flexibility in traveling and working in challenging situations