Project Officer in Kampala at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Project Officer

Location: Kampala, Central Region, Uganda | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of Child Protection or Early Childhood Development (ECD).
• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Relations, a field of Child Protection or Early Childhood Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with partners and local government.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Please Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position, including individuals from marginalized backgrounds and people with disabilities. Please ensure you follow the instructions outlined below when applying.

This position is open to Ugandan nationals only.

Submit your application no later than 5:00PM on September 18, 2026.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.