Project Assistant – Alcohol Harm Prevention Project (4 positions) At Uganda Girl Guides Association

Project Assistant – Alcohol Harm Prevention Project (4 positions)

Uganda * Full-time

Uganda Girl Guides Association

Title: Project Assistant – Alcohol Harm Prevention Project (4 positions)
Location: Kumi / Pallisa / Rukiga / Kabale Districts

Responsible to: Project Coordinator – Alcohol Harm Prevention Project
Key Working Relationships: Guide Leaders, Peer Educators, Counsellors, Regional
Commissioners, District Commissioners, District Executive
Commissioners, Key departments in the District Local
Government.

Background
Uganda Girl Guides Association (UGGA) is a voluntary organization, non-political, without any
discrimination to creed, race or any other circumstance. The Association is a member of the World
Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) since 1984. WAGGGS is the largest
voluntary organization dedicated to girls and young women in the world, supporting over 10.2
million individual girls and young women across 152 countries to realize their fullest potential as
responsible citizens of the world. We provide non formal education programs and trainings
through the core and fundamental principles of guiding.
With funding from SIDA through IOGT-NTO movement UGGA is going to implement a project
on Alcohol Harm Prevention in the districts; Kumi / Pallisa / Rukiga / Kabale from 2025-2028 and
work closely with the District Education and Health office and Department of Community
Services.
Job Purpose:
In this role you will oversee tasks delegated to you by the Project Coordinator, coordinate with all
necessary vendors and service providers in Kumi / Pallisa / Kabale / Rukiga, and ensure that the
project is moving forward on time and on budget. You will need to be highly organized, adaptable,
and able to prioritize tasks while working independently.

Category: MANAGEMENT Total Positions: 4 Location: Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 5 months ago

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for supervising project activities and teams in the districts; Kumi / Pallisa /
Kabale / Rukiga and ensuring that all issues related to the project are clarified and
completed
2. Liaise with all project stakeholders in the district of Kumi / Pallisa / Kabale / Rukiga and
keep them engaged
3. Collect reports and detailed budgets from field teams.
4. Coordinate and oversee vendor performance to ensure timelines and quality.
5. Maintain automated databases to report and comply.
6. Develop reports and correspondence independently.
7. Coordinate with project teams on tasks as per objectives

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

 A Hons. Bachelor degree in either Education, Management Studies, Business
Administration (Management option), Social Sciences, Development Studies, or
related qualifications obtained from a recognized Institution.
 Postgraduate qualification in Management or Project Management is an added
advantage.
 Must have had over 2 years working experience from a reputable organization is
desired
 Project management skills will be an added advantage
 Fluency in English and Local Language

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should bear the title of the post and district on the subject
All applicants must attach professional, academic Documents and any other relevant information
to the post applied for, National ID and motivational letter stating why you’re the most suitable
candidate for the post applied for is a must not later than 29th December 2025.
Only female candidates are encouraged to apply
Applications should be submitted to:
The Chief Commissioner,
Uganda Girl Guides Association,
P.O. Box 696, Kampala
and in soft copy to; thegirlguidesuganda@gmail.com

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