• 0
    Notifications 0 new
    You have no notifications.

Project Assistant (01) — Programs, Partnerships & Advocacy

Full time @Wilmat Development Foundation posted 12 minutes ago in Management Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 19250
  • Career Level  Student
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Social Work
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

The Project Assistant is a high-energy, versatile volunteer position at the heart of WDF’s programmatic and advocacy work. This role is ideal for a motivated young professional or recent graduate seeking hands-on experience in development programming, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization and civic communications. The Project Assistant will work closely with the Head of Programs & Strategic Partnerships and contribute meaningfully across multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the planning, logistics and execution of the Youth Conference/Workshops — including venue booking, agenda development, participant mobilization, facilitator coordination, pre and post-event documentation
  • Support coordination of national partners and strategic alliances, maintaining communication schedules, partner databases and follow-up trackers
  • Lead or support community mobilization activities — engaging beneficiaries, local leaders and community groups for field activities and project participation.
  • Coordinate and document community engagement sessions, focus group discussions and stakeholder forums
  • Draft concept notes, project briefs and meeting notes for programs, events and partnership engagements.
  • Manage venue booking, logistics and event administration for workshops, trainings, and convenings
  • Develop and review meeting agendas, session plans and event programmes
  • Represent WDF in partner engagements, coalition meetings and advocacy forums
  • Support lobbying and advocacy campaigns on youth, governance and development issues aligned with WDF’s pillars
  • Develop blogs, articles, social media content and field stories that showcase program impact and community voices
  • Create and manage communications content including newsletters, briefs, program updates and visibility materials
  • Support program alignment reviews — ensuring activities are consistent with WDF’s strategic pillars and donor commitments
  • Assist in budgeting, activity costing and resource mobilization including contributions to proposal writing and donor concept notes
  • Maintain program filing systems, activity logs and compliance trackers
  • Perform any other duties assigned that advance WDF’s mission and programs.

Person Specification

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Communications or a related field; ongoing degree programs welcome
  • Demonstrated interest in youth engagement, community development, Agriculture, public financing or governance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Luganda or French or Spanish is an asset
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and social media platforms
  • Experience with Canva, Adobe or content creation tools is an added advantage
  • Prior volunteer, internship or community work experience will be an added advantage

What WDF Offers

  • A structured volunteer engagement with a certificate of service upon completion
  • Hands-on mentorship from experienced program and partnership professionals
  • Exposure to national and international development networks and platforms
  • Opportunity to contribute to grant proposals and program design
  • A modest facilitation, transport/communication facilitation package (subject to project resources)

✅ This position is currently open. To apply, send the following as one PDF to apply@wdfug.org before the deadline.

📎 Application Documents Required:
1. Motivation Letter — explaining why you are the best fit for this position
2. Most Current CV with at least 3 referees who know you professionally
University students must also include: Introduction/Reference Letter from their department, school or university
Subject Line Format: RE: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROJECT ASSISTANT — YOUR FULL NAME
Postal: Human Resource Manager, P.O. Box 139134, Kampala — Wilmat Development Foundation

Important Procedure

  • Click the GREEN BUTTON  “APPLY FOR THE JOB“
  • You will be re-directed to the Source/Application Procedure.
  • Read the Job description attached.
  • Apply using the Instructions Provided.
Disclaimer Notice:
  • No payments should be made during the application process.
  • The Scholar Jobline Doesn’t recruit on behalf of the Employer
  • If you need assistance, ask for help in the whatsApp group.
  • If you do not have a whatsApp group for the latest job updates, CLICK HERE TO JOIN
  • The Scholar Jobline Whatsapp Community has jobs, internships, freelancing gigs and volunteering Opportunities.
  • CLICK HERE TO JOIN
Application ends in 8d 12h 40min

Other jobs you may like

 
Required 'Candidate' login to applying this job. Click here to logout And try again
 
 
Apply for the job
 
 

Apply for this Job

  • Drop a resume file or click to upload.
    To upload file size is (Max 5Mb) and allowed file types are (.doc, .docx, .pdf)
    or
    Upload Resume
  • Upload Cover Letter

    To upload file size is (Max 1Mb) and allowed file types are (.doc, .docx, .pdf)

  • By clicking checkbox, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

 

Answers

 

Job Alerts

 

Account Activation

Before you can login, you must activate your account with the code sent to your email address. If you did not receive this email, please check your junk/spam folder. Click here to resend the activation email. If you entered an incorrect email address, you will need to re-register with the correct email address.