Job Title: Project
Coordinator
Coordinator
Organisation: Community
Enterprises Development Organization (CEDO)
Enterprises Development Organization (CEDO)
Funding Source: Lutheran
World Relief
World Relief
Project Name: Sustainable
Enterprises for Trade Engagement (SENTE)
Enterprises for Trade Engagement (SENTE)
Duty Station: Masaka,
Uganda
Uganda
About CEDO:
Community Enterprises
Development Organization (CEDO), a member- based, indigenous non-governmental
organization based in Kalisizo-Rakai. District has received funding from
Lutheran World Relief and Progresso to take lead with other two partners in the
implementation of a Project, Sustainable Enterprises for Trade Engagement
‘SENTE.” The project aims at contributing to improved livelihoods of
smallholder farmers through sustainable agriculture and has a strategic
objective of increasing incomes of targeted smallholder Bean, Coffee, and Maize
farmers of the greater Masaka area from the marketing of their cash crops.
Development Organization (CEDO), a member- based, indigenous non-governmental
organization based in Kalisizo-Rakai. District has received funding from
Lutheran World Relief and Progresso to take lead with other two partners in the
implementation of a Project, Sustainable Enterprises for Trade Engagement
‘SENTE.” The project aims at contributing to improved livelihoods of
smallholder farmers through sustainable agriculture and has a strategic
objective of increasing incomes of targeted smallholder Bean, Coffee, and Maize
farmers of the greater Masaka area from the marketing of their cash crops.
Job Summary: The Project
Coordinator will be in charge of the overall project deliverables, resources
and scope. The position shall be based in Kalisizo with frequent travel to
other project sites. The project coordinator shall report to LWR and CEDO Board
and be responsible for the Marketing, Finance & administration and ICT
Officers.
Coordinator will be in charge of the overall project deliverables, resources
and scope. The position shall be based in Kalisizo with frequent travel to
other project sites. The project coordinator shall report to LWR and CEDO Board
and be responsible for the Marketing, Finance & administration and ICT
Officers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should hold at least a PGD in Project management - At
least three years’ experience, with proof of successfully managing
agricultural marketing projects - Detailed
knowledge in contemporary market based approaches and business management
will be added advantage - Deep
commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with CEDO, LWR and
Progresso’s missions - Computer
literacy skills i.e. Microsoft Word, excel, Access and email) - All
applicants must be willing to work and reside within the project area - A
motivator for a team and commitment to
work towards project objectives - English
Language proficiency i.e. Fluent in both oral and written - Possess
the ability to work on tight schedules - Willingness
to work under performance based reward system - Ability
to work with minimal supervision - Possess
the ability and willingness to ride a motorcycle.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to
apply for the aforementioned positions should specify the position, district or
value chain (where applicable), send a letter of motivation and CV combined in
a single pdf file to: [email protected] and [email protected].
apply for the aforementioned positions should specify the position, district or
value chain (where applicable), send a letter of motivation and CV combined in
a single pdf file to: [email protected] and [email protected].
Deadline: 20th June, 2014
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