CLEAR Global Vacancy: Field Project Officer - Uganda, Kampala, Uganda | UNjobs Toggle navigation Latest Duty Stations Organizations Closing Soon Field Project Officer - Uganda, Kampala, Uganda Organization: CLEAR Global Country: Uganda City: Kampala Office: CLEAR Global in Kampala Contract length: Until March 2027 Hours: Full-time Location: Uganda (Kampala-based, with travel within the country) Travel : Regular in-country travel required Reporting to : Language Access and Engagement Specialist Remuneration: 2,280-2,700 USD / month* Deadline for applications : 7 May 2026** *No relocation allowance will be paid **Due to the urgency of this vacancy, screening and interviews will commence immediately and the candidate can be selected at any stage before the closing date. CLEAR Global is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse team where individuals of all backgrounds collaborate and learn from one another. We believe we can be most effective with diverse experience and expertise in our team. We recruit on merit, actively seek diverse applicant pools and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation, and welcome all types of diversity. We offer in addition to salary: an innovative work environment with a diverse and passionate team, 20 days of annual leave and 10 days of floating holidays Background CLEAR Global (formerly Translators Without Borders) and Tarjimly are partnering on a WFP-funded pilot in Uganda to test whether a digital interpretation platform can meaningfully meet language needs in humanitarian contexts. Uganda's linguistically diverse context - with over 40 languages spoken across the country - makes it an important testing ground. This pilot will explore how Tarjimly's platform performs in real humanitarian workflows, what adaptations are needed, and how local language communities can be engaged as active contributors. The role The Field Project Officer will be our primary presence on the ground - coordinating with local partners, guiding communities through onboarding, supporting a network of language ambassadors, and feeding real field insights back to the central team. This is both a coordination role and a learning role: what you observe and report will directly shape how the Tarjimly product evolves. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact with local humanitarian and community partners in Uganda Build and maintain relationships with NGOs, UN agencies, CBOs and other stakeholders; Represent CLEAR Global / Tarjimly at meetings, workshops and field visits Identify, onboard, schedule and provide ongoing support to a network of language ambassadors in the field Lead onboarding sessions for new Tarjimly users; support communities in integrating the platform into their day-to-day workflows Gather structured user feedback and relay it to the central team; contribute to M&E by tracking key data, writing field notes and progress reports; Handle day-to-day admin tasks (logistics, scheduling, documentation); Flag issues early and propose practical solutions Please note that responsibilities are indicative and will evolve as the pilot develops. Qualifications The Field Project Officer we're looking for is a grounded, community-oriented professional who understands what language barriers mean in humanitarian contexts - and why removing them matters. Someone equally comfortable facilitating a community onboarding session and writing a progress report. You are proactive, solutions-focused, and genuinely excited to be part of something new. Requirements 2-4 years of experience in a project officer, field coordinator, or community engagement role Background in interpretation, translation, or language services - you understand what it means to work across languages in humanitarian settings Hands-on experience working with local partners (NGOs, UN agencies, CBOs) in Uganda and (an asset): the wider East Africa region Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and field reporting Strong communication skills in English - able to engage community members and institutional partners with equal confidence Digital fluency and the ability to guide non-technical users through mobile apps and platforms Fluency in Luganda and/or Swahili is a strong asset Based in Uganda (Kampala preferred) with willingness to travel in-country; connected to Uganda's humanitarian and social impact ecosystem Job requirements The successful candidate will need to have access to a stable internet connection and a computer to be able to carry out the role. 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