About :
Straight Talk Foundation (STF) is a Ugandan health communications National Non-Governmental
Organization that was founded in 1993 and operates nationally in Uganda. Its activities and interventions
aim at improving the sexual reproductive health and wellbeing of young people for adoption of healthy
behaviors in Uganda through advocacy, evidence driven communication and youth friendly service delivery.

With funding from the Freedom Fund, Straight Talk Foundation (STF) will scale up the “Empowering
Communities and Strengthening Child Protection” project under the Karamoja Hotspot Programme.
STF seeks to fill the following vacant positions to support the implementation of the program.

1. Project Officers (2)-Karamoja Hotspot Program; Duty station: Napak District.

2. Reporting Relationship: The Project Officers – Will work closely with the project coordinator to
initiate, plan and coordinate project activities.

Job Purpose:
The Project Officer will oversee the day-to-day field-level implementation, monitoring, and partner coordination of the Karamoja Hotspot Program. The incumbent will be responsible for executing multi-sectoral activities across target schools, health facilities, and communities to reduce child exploitation (CEFMU, trafficking, modern slavery) while fostering youth economic resilience and strengthening local government safety nets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and Mentor School-Based “Early Warning” Systems
• Operationalize the “GARD Smart Gardens” & Vocational Integration
• Deploy the “UPSHIFT” Entrepreneurship Model for Survivor Cohorts
• Facilitate Phased Community Dialogues & Behavioural Change Sessions
• Coordinate Participatory Theatre & Duty-Bearer Accountability Events
• Revitalise Facility-Based Youth Corners and Mobile Outreaches
• Support Local Government Child Protection Committees & Case Management
• Prepare periodic work plans and reports. Maintain relationships with district authorities, community leaders, CSOs, and parents
• Promote active participation of communities and stakeholders in project implementation
• Prepare periodic work plans and reports

Academic Background, Experience and Person Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Public Health, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of active field experience implementing child protection, SRHR, or community development programs, ideally within the Karamoja context

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience running community dialogue methodologies (familiarity with the Uganda
  National Parenting Guidelines is a strong asset).
• Familiarity with youth innovation or livelihood models (experience with the UPSHIFT model is
  highly desirable).
• Language and Culture: Fluency in Ngakarimojong is highly essential for effective community entry,
  norm-shifting dialogues, and grassroots trust-building.

Mobility: Possession of a valid riding permit and willingness to ride a motorcycle long distances across
rugged terrain to remote villages.

Application information;
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter, CV indicating 3 referees; one
should be your direct supervisor and academic documents (attached as one document) to;

The Human Resource
Straight Talk Foundation
Plot 4, Acacia Avenue, Kololo,
P.O Box 22366
Kampala.

Only on line applications to email: career@straighttalkfoundation.org will be accepted clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line. Deadline for receiving applications is Monday, 15th June 2026. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important to note:
Straight Talk Foundation works with children and young people in communities all over Uganda. Keeping children and young people safe is our priority and so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those suitable to work are considered for these posts.
STF operates and enforces policies on Child safeguarding and protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse among others.

Straight Talk Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.