Project Officer – Road Safety Projects
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Safe Way Right Way
Category: MANAGEMENT
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the development of detailed project work plans and activity schedules.
• Coordinate logistics, procurement requests, and resource allocation for road safety project activities.
• Ensure that project timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met in line with organizational and donor requirements. o Participate in the delivery of road safety awareness campaigns, training sessions, and community engagements.
• Support the implementation of behaviour change and educational programs targeting drivers, pedestrians, and vulnerable road users.
• Work with enforcement agencies, transport stakeholders, and government bodies to implement practical road safety measures.
• Liaise with district authorities, schools, transport companies, police, and community leaders to mobilize participation in road safety initiatives.
• Represent SWRW at stakeholder meetings, workshops, and coordination platforms as assigned.
• Assist in developing communication materials and messages for awareness campaigns.
• Collect and compile project data, including attendance sheets, photos, and field reports.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities by conducting pre- and post-intervention surveys or assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, success stories, and case studies for internal and donor reporting.
• Ensure adherence to SWRW’s safeguarding, procurement, and safety protocols during project implementation.
• Identify and escalate risks or issues that may affect project outcomes or safety.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a bias in Transport planning, Public Health, Environmental Health, Transport & Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 2–4 years of experience working in project implementation, preferably in an NGO or road safety-related context.
• Experience working with communities, schools, local government structures, is an advantage.
• Key Competencies
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, often under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel frequently within project locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data entry tools.
• Knowledge of Uganda’s road safety landscape, traffic law, and transport systems.
• Fluency in English and at least one major local language spoken in SWRW’s target areas.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates are invited to send their applications a to email: careers-ug@safewayrightwayug.org with the Subject as the NAME – POSITION applied for.
Deadline: Expired
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