Sawa World: Volunteer Report & Document Reviewer

Sawa World is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced volunteer to support its project management team by reviewing project activity, impact reports, and other key documentation. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and writing skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to ensure clarity and consistency in documentation. Experience with project documentation processes, particularly Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (M&E) reporting, is highly preferred.

Main Duties

Reviewing Project Reports & Documents
- Proofread and edit project reports, proposals, and documentation for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Identify inconsistencies and provide feedback to enhance document quality and improve readability.

Ensuring Quality & Compliance
- Verify proper use of data, formatting, and structure in project reports.
- Provide constructive feedback to strengthen documentation processes.

Communication & Collaboration
- Work closely with program managers and staff to ensure clear and effective reporting
- Offer insights on improving the structure and effectiveness of reports.

Qualifications
An educational background in international development, nonprofit management, or another similar field
Experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies 
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project documentation, quality assurance, or compliance within the NGO sector
Experience with quality assurance processes and knowledge of donor compliance requirements 
Strong understanding of impact measurement tools (e.g., baseline surveys, indicator tracking).
Ability to critically review and provide feedback on technical project documentation.
Attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in programmatic data

Other Requirements
Willingness to develop a good understanding of the youth culture and issues facing young people in Uganda.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Fun and outgoing personality.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Passionate about Sawa’s mission to promote local solutions to end global poverty.

Sawa World uses an innovative approach to instantly transform the lives of the unemployed and marginalized youth by giving them the skills to quickly start micro-businesses with locally created and simple solutions to self-employment.
We provide large-scale access to local solutions that are created by the very people living in extreme poverty. Our programs are managed by a vibrant and youthful team at the Sawa World Solution Center in Kampala, Uganda. We also have staff and volunteers in Canada and the Netherlands who support the work done in Uganda and around the world. 
For more information on who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.sawaworld.org.