Job
Title: Project Coordinator – EU Project
Title: Project Coordinator – EU Project
Organisation: World
Vision International
Vision International
Duty Station: Mbale,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Program
Manager
Manager
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Project
Coordinator – EU Project will manage and ensure that all activities related to
project are implemented in a timely and efficiently manner according to the
agreed Donor Guidelines, especially EU/Aid standards and budget, and provide
leadership and coordination for all aspects related to project activities in
Busia and Tororo Districts.
Coordinator – EU Project will manage and ensure that all activities related to
project are implemented in a timely and efficiently manner according to the
agreed Donor Guidelines, especially EU/Aid standards and budget, and provide
leadership and coordination for all aspects related to project activities in
Busia and Tororo Districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project
Management and Coordination: - Provide
overall leadership, management and guidance to the development of project
designs. - Guide
and provide technical support to staff. - Manage
and coordinate project activity implementation. - Strengthen
capacity of implementing partners
Project monitoring and
evaluation
evaluation
- Facilitate
effective monitoring, documentation and reporting in compliance with
agreed standards - Ensure
a functional project M&E system
Finance Management:
- Manage
project finances and assets in line with WV policy - Budget
management and control - Manage
sub granting processes to partners
Performance management and Supervision:
- Manage,
supervise and build capacity of staff in project development, management
and implementation. - Monitor
and document performance of partners
Project Development:
- Guide
staff in design and development of Annual Operation Plans and budgets - Review
project documents
Networking and Collaboration:
- Identify
and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with
partners and other stakeholders in planning and implementation. - Develop
platforms for sharing information with partners and stakeholders - Guide
and participate in joint campaigns, advocacy initiatives around youth and
women empowerment with partners and stakeholders - Ensure
project advocacy initiatives are implemented in line with WVUs Advocacy
agenda
Documentation and Reporting:
- Timely
submission of end of monthly, bi – annual and annual reports - Documentation
and sharing of best/promising practices to strengthen WVU`s institutional
memory and learning
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the World Vision Project Coordinator – EU Project job
opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Rural or Agricultural
Development, Development Studies, Environment or related field. - Three
years or more experience of working with youth and women empowerment
projects/programs - Practical
experience in implementation of green production and collective marketing
initiatives - Entrepreneurship,
micro finance, strong agribusiness and value chain analysis skills, - Previous
experience in the formation and strengthening of producer business groups - Resource
mobilization skills - Knowledge
of M&E, documentation and reporting - Proven
experience in project management, developing partnerships and Private
sector engagement - Experience
with youth-women centered advocacy and engagement - Self-motivated
with excellent time management skills. - Track
record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable - Ability
to work with minimal supervision.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow instructions on
How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 12th January 2018
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