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Are you looking for Training jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Field Officer (Training) job at Association for Aid and Relief Japan

Kyangwali, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

11 Mar 2025

About the Organisation

Association for Aid and Relief Japan (AAR Japan) was founded in 1979 with a mission to help refugees from Indochina, and as a civil organization without any political, religious, or ideological affiliations. It has since then grown into an international NGO approved and registered by the United Nations. AAR Japan has five main pillars of activities; 1) emergency assistance, 2) assistance to persons with disabilities, 3) landmine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) action, 4) action against infectious diseases and 5) public awareness raising about global issues in Japan. Since the beginning, AAR Japan has operated in over 60 countries. Currently, we are active in 15 countries and areas, including 4 African countries namely Kenya, Zambia, Sudan, and Uganda. AAR Japan Uganda has been operational in Bidibidi, Imvepi Palorinya refugee settlements since September 2016 to support South Sudanese refugees.

Job Title

Field Officer (Training) job at Association for Aid and Relief Japan

Association for Aid and Relief Japan

Job Description

Job Title:   Field Officer (Training)

Organisation: Association for Aid and Relief Japan (AAR Japan)

Duty Station: Hoima/Kyangwali, Uganda

Salary Range: UGX 1,300,000 – 1,800,000 (DOE)


The Field Officer (Training) is responsible for coordinating and executing training activities for teachers, community leaders, and other stakeholders. This role involves working closely with relevant project personnel to ensure the effective planning, implementation, and reporting of all training activities related to child protection and education in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement and its Host Communities.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Coordination: Work closely with schools, local authorities, donors, communities, and other stakeholders to implement AAR Japan’s projects.

  • Training Preparation: Prepare/ arrange logistics such as venues and equipment for training activities.

  • Activity Leadership: Lead assigned activities from planning, procurement, mobilization, budgeting, asset control, implementation, and reporting.

  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze, manage, and compile data into reports and presentations to assess trends and the effectiveness of project activities in the settlement.

  • Training Organization: Plan and deliver training programs for teachers, community leaders, and other relevant groups on topics such as class management, guidance and counseling, and child protection. Additionally, the training staff will collaborate with instructors to develop content and materials, ensuring enhancement of training quality.

  • Reports and Data Analysis: be responsible for compiling and submitting activity reports, monthly and data analysis for M&E

  • Representation: Attend and/or participate in the meetings, monitoring activities, and other events as a representative of AAR Japan.

  • Additional Responsibilities: Perform administrative, logistical, financial, procurement and other duties as requested by supervisors.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Ugandan citizen, residing in Uganda, and willing to be stationed in Hoima.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, development studies International Development, Social Work) is preferred.

  • Strong motivation to contribute to an aid organization and make a positive impact.

  • Excellent drafting/reporting skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili (with knowledge of runyoro language a plus).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Experience in data collection, analysis, and management, with a demonstrated ability for strategic and critical thinking.

  • High integrity, self-driven, and able to work effectively under challenging circumstances with minimal supervision.

  • At least 5 years of experience in education, child protection, or a related field.

  • Strong teamwork skills, flexibility, transparency, and a commitment to innovative solutions.

  • Capability to complete assignments with tight deadlines under challenging circumstances.


Experience Required:

  • More than five (5) years of experience in community development and case management work (preferably focusing on children at risk) in NGO sector.

  • More than five (5) years of experience in an aid organization. Experience in emergency and relief will be an added advantage.

  • Experience in implementing projects for child protection and education.

  • Experience in facilitating trainings, seminars and community engagement.

  • Experience in working at a refugee settlement or a refugee camp, especially with Congolese refugees, would be advantageous.

  • Experience in conducting studying statistical Data and M&E

How to Apply

Interested individuals should fill in the form https://forms.gle/kjYatehk6g4aKu3eA

Submit application to hr@aaruganda.org by 11th March 2025 (EAT 23:59). No paper application is accepted.

Note: Incomplete application shall not be considered.

The email Subject Title shall be: “Field Officer (Training)_Your Full Name”.

Document to be submitted:

Cover Letter (Shall not exceed one (1) A4 page)

The title of the attached file shall be: “Cover Letter_Field Officer (Training)_Your Full Name”.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The title of the attached file shall be: “CV_Field Officer (Training)_Your FullName”.

Include at least three (3) referees, one must be from the most recent employer.

Copy of Academic and Work Certificates

Copy of National ID


Deadline:11th March 2025 by 23:59

Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be notified personally for further selection process.


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