Project Assistant - Shame to Action (S2A) Project
WaterAid is a global federation working towards a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. As Project Assistant for the Shame to Action (S2A) Project, you will join WaterAid Uganda's Programme Department and support delivery of the project, which is implemented through a consortium of WaterAid Uganda, UWASNET, grassroots organisations, government institutions and the Water Integrity Network (WIN). The role reports to the Head of Programmes and works closely with the MEAL Manager, Knowledge Management & Learning Officer, Director of Advocacy, Safeguarding and GEDSI Focal Persons, Communications for Development Officer and implementing partners.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities in line with workplans, budgets, donor requirements and WaterAid standards.
- Coordinate with consortium partners, district local governments and other stakeholders.
- Support community awareness campaigns, dialogues, capacity-strengthening, policy engagement and community oversight mechanisms.
- Support inclusive community accountability structures, including women WASH Watchdogs.
- Organise project meetings, trainings, workshops, monitoring visits and learning events.
- Monitor progress against targets and ensure timely collection, verification and reporting of project data.
- Support baselines, reviews, evaluations and learning processes.
- Prepare donor reports, activity reports, success stories, case studies and briefing notes.
- Support budgeting, procurement, contract management and financial tracking.
- Support safe, confidential reporting and referral mechanisms for sextortion and other safeguarding concerns, applying survivor-centred, do-no-harm principles.
- Represent WaterAid Uganda in technical working groups, district meetings and external forums.
- Monitor project risks and support mitigation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in project/programme management, social sciences, development studies, business management/administration, public health or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years' experience implementing grassroots WASH projects, governance, accountability, safeguarding, gender equality, social accountability or community-based programming.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex multi-stakeholder development projects.
- Experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and budget tracking.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
- Commitment to WaterAid's values, gender equality, disability and social inclusion, accountability and safeguarding.
Desirable: understanding of integrity, anti-corruption and prevention of exploitation and abuse; familiarity with MEAL systems and knowledge management; knowledge of Uganda's WASH, governance, gender or local government systems; knowledge of the local language in Fort Portal and Bunyangabo District.
Contract: Fixed-term, renewable based on performance and funding. Location: Fort Portal, Uganda. Applicants must be eligible to work in Uganda.
Closing date: 2026-11-06
HOW TO APPLY:
Click 'Apply' to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter, which should also be in English. Applications close 12:00 GMT on Friday 6th November 2026.
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