Project Officer – MoFPED Hr 360 Suite

Background
The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED), plans to implement the Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) Project with funding from the World Bank (IBRD/IDA). The Project Objective is to promote private sector investment and employment by mitigating the shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting new economic opportunities, including in refugee and host communities. The INVITE Project will be implemented over a 5-year period (FY2023/24 – 2027/28) through two subsidiary entities: Bank of Uganda (BoU) as custodian of the INVITE Trust which manages the credit windows and Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) as manager of the grants windows. MoFPED seeks to recruit a Project Officer to support the coordination role of implementing the INVITE Project.

2. Job Purpose
Job Purpose: To provide technical and administrative support to the Project.

Responsibility: The Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of project activities, needs assessments, risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination and engagement.

Reporting: The Project Officer will report to the Project Management Specialist

Specific Duties:
• Review and advise on the effectiveness of strategies for achieving project objectives.
• Assist in creating project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track project progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Identify and assess project risks and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Prepare a quarterly bulletin on the Public Spending and Service Delivery under the INVITE Project in relation to the development of the country’s Growth Triangle (Growth Corridors).
• Review and maintain Project Performance Reports, including documents, project plans, meeting minutes, and status reports.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Schedule and organize project meetings and workshops.
• Provide technical support to the Project Steering Committee, through the Project Coordinator.
• Ensure coordination with PSFU and BOU/INVITE implementation teams.
• Perform any other tasks that may be incidental to the above tasks.

3. Qualifications and Experience
• Masters in Economics, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of Project Management experience.
• Three (3) years of which should be with projects of the World Bank and other similar international funding agencies and the Government of Uganda.
• Strong and effective communication skills.

4. Duration
• The Project Officer will be appointed on a contractual basis for an initial period of two (2) years, with a possibility of renewal based on performance, business need, and budget availability.

5. Duty Station
• The PO will be deployed on a full-time basis, and the duty station shall be the MoFPED Office in Kampala with frequent travel upcountry.
• Out-of-pocket expenses towards work-related travel will be reimbursed as per rules and regulations applicable to the INVITE.

6. Facilities to Be Provided by the Employer
• The Employer shall provide office space, with connectivity to the internet, printer, and access to other office amenities during the term of his contract.