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Title: Project Coordinator
Title: Project Coordinator
Organisation: Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)
Project: Higher Education Science and Technology (HEST)
(AfDB EDUCATION V)
(AfDB EDUCATION V)
Project
Funding Source: African
Development Bank Fund (AfDB)
Funding Source: African
Development Bank Fund (AfDB)
Duty
Station: AfDB V
Coordination Office, Ministry of Education and Sports, Kampala, Uganda.
Station: AfDB V
Coordination Office, Ministry of Education and Sports, Kampala, Uganda.
Reports
to: Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education and Sports through the Commissioner, Education Planning
and Policy Analysis
to: Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education and Sports through the Commissioner, Education Planning
and Policy Analysis
About
AfDB Project:
AfDB Project:
The Government of The Republic of Uganda has
received a loan from the African Development Fund to finance the Higher Education
Science and Technology (HEST) project in Uganda. The principal objective of
this project is to contribute to building Uganda’s human capital skills
development capacity particularly in education, science and technology and to
respond to labor market demands and spur productivity nationally. It will also
enhance access to HEST through rehabilitation and expansion of Science,
Technology and Innovation (STI) learning facilities totaling 80,000 square
meters in the six universities (Makerere University, Kyambogo University,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University, Busitema
University and Muni University) and two degree awarding institutions (Uganda
Management Institute and Makerere University Business School).
received a loan from the African Development Fund to finance the Higher Education
Science and Technology (HEST) project in Uganda. The principal objective of
this project is to contribute to building Uganda’s human capital skills
development capacity particularly in education, science and technology and to
respond to labor market demands and spur productivity nationally. It will also
enhance access to HEST through rehabilitation and expansion of Science,
Technology and Innovation (STI) learning facilities totaling 80,000 square
meters in the six universities (Makerere University, Kyambogo University,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University, Busitema
University and Muni University) and two degree awarding institutions (Uganda
Management Institute and Makerere University Business School).
The total cost of the
project is UA 74.44 million, and it will be implemented over a five year
period.
project is UA 74.44 million, and it will be implemented over a five year
period.
The project has the
following components:
following components:
- Improving
and expanding HEST in six public universities and two degree awarding
institutions, - Building
capacity in public HEST institutions - Improving
quality and relevance of HEST in public institutions and - Project
management and coordination.
Job
Summary: The Project
Coordinator (PC), working collaboratively with a wide array of stake holders in
the beneficiary institutions and the Executing Agency, is responsible for
providing overall technical guidance and demonstrated leadership for the
successful implementation of the Project. The PC will head the Project
Coordination Unit (PCU) which will be staffed with various Technical Assistants
specializing in different fields.
Summary: The Project
Coordinator (PC), working collaboratively with a wide array of stake holders in
the beneficiary institutions and the Executing Agency, is responsible for
providing overall technical guidance and demonstrated leadership for the
successful implementation of the Project. The PC will head the Project
Coordination Unit (PCU) which will be staffed with various Technical Assistants
specializing in different fields.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer
leadership, coordination and guidance on all matters pertaining to the
smooth implementation of the Project in accordance with procedures and
obligations specified in the project document. - Preparing
detailed project time fines, work plans and activity schedules,
disbursement projections for both donor and counterpart requirements; - Manage
the procurement, disbursement, monitoring and evaluation reporting and
other technical activities of the project in accordance with the Loan
Agreement, the Project Appraisal Report and the Bank’s rules and
procedures; - Ensuring
timely preparation of the project quarterly and annual progress reports
and financial statements and annual audits of the project. - Periodically
assess project risk, identify potential issues and recommend or develop
solutions. - Identification
and resolution of implementation challenges with the guidance of the
Ministry of Education and Sports and the AfDB. - Organize
periodic evaluation meetings with the relevant stakeholders regarding the
progress of the activities, the challenges encountered and possible
solutions. - Manage
all project assets, personnel and other resources; - Ensure
close supervision, leadership and motivation of Project Coordination Unit
staff and timely accountability of funds disbursed to Project Component
Heads; and - Ensure
timely auditing of project accounts in accordance with the Agreement. - Any
other task assigned by the Commissioner, Education Planning and Policy
Analysis.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should hold an university degree in any of the following areas:
Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Business Administration, Development
Studies, Education Administration, Project Planning and Management or
related discipline relevant to the HEST Project. A post graduate
qualification in any of the above mentioned fields with emphasis in
Project Planning and Management is also a requirement. - Professional
Certification in International Development Project Management will be an
added advantage. - The
applicant should be a Ugandan national with a minimum of 10 years’ working
experience of which five years should be at a senior management level in a
relevant public institution, private sector institution or in an
international organization. - Demonstrated
skills in the management and coordination of internationally financed
development programmes with at least five years working on donor/GoU
funded projects - Demonstrate
ability to ensure AfDB & GoU procurement regulations and practices are
considered in providing advice on project decisions - Well
versed with donor and GoU financial accounting procedures and systems - Creative
and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and an appreciation of the
mandate of the Public Universities in Uganda - Sound
knowledge of the Higher Education sub-sector in Uganda - Computer
literacy particularly competency in the use of MS Office Computer
Applications - Good
analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All those interested in
serving as Project Coordinator for the AfDB Project in the Ministry of Education
and Sports should provide a statement of capability and experience indicating how
they are best qualified to perform above expectations. Please include an
updated detailed CV with a description of similar assignments successfully
accomplished, appropriate skills, training and experience in similar positions.
serving as Project Coordinator for the AfDB Project in the Ministry of Education
and Sports should provide a statement of capability and experience indicating how
they are best qualified to perform above expectations. Please include an
updated detailed CV with a description of similar assignments successfully
accomplished, appropriate skills, training and experience in similar positions.
Applications clearly marked
“Expression of Interest for the Post of Project Coordinator – AfDB V
(HEST) Project” must be addressed and delivered to:-The Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports, Embassy House, Floor 8 Plot9111
King George 4 Way P.O. Box 7063 Kampala, Uganda
“Expression of Interest for the Post of Project Coordinator – AfDB V
(HEST) Project” must be addressed and delivered to:-The Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports, Embassy House, Floor 8 Plot9111
King George 4 Way P.O. Box 7063 Kampala, Uganda
Deadline:
12th August, 2013 by 5:00 PM EAT
12th August, 2013 by 5:00 PM EAT
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