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• Coordinate and supervise the development
  and implementation of project activities in Kampala and Jinja and assist
  with projects in Gulu, Lira and other areas of Uganda;
• Prepare project plans, including project
  scope, goals, timelines and deliverables, and associated communications
  documents;
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of
  projects needed to achieve project goals, including acquisition of
  materials, coordination of training, overseeing the production of
  high-quality products by project participants, quality control, and
  delivery of products;
• Build, develop and maintain relationships
  with project participants, Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), partner
  organisations and suppliers;
• Identify, build and manage relationships
  with clients in cooperation with the Business Development Manager and
  adhere to deadlines for product delivery;
• Manage the financial administration of
  project activities;
• Participate in fundraising and sales
  events and carry out other tasks where needed to promote
• POP;
• Ensure the safety and proper utilisation
  of project equipment, materials and other resources;
• Prepare project participants for release,
  provide reintegration support to released participants and assist them
  with developing and realising long-term plans for successful
  reintegration;
• Regularly monitor project success and
  progress, identify and resolve problem areas and (potential) risks and
  develop progress reports on a regular basis;
• Work closely with the M&E officer to
  implement M&E activities;
• Conduct a project evaluation to identify
  successful and unsuccessful project elements and develop an evaluation
  report with lessons learned, best practices and recommendations;
• Prepare input for fundraising
  applications, donor reports, POP’s Annual Report and any other reports
  where required;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the
  Founding Director that may be reasonably requested.

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold
  a relevant academic background (e.g. International Development Studies).
• At least three years’ experience in the
  coordination of projects who would like to work within a small NGO to
  support prisoners.
• Previous exposure and experience in
  project management and working with non-governmental organisations;
• Clear and effective written and oral
  communication skills in English;
• Self-motivated and able to work
  independently with minimal supervision;
• Proficiency in computer programs,
  especially Microsoft Office;
• Accurate, eye for detail and excellent
  organisational skills;
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility,
  adaptability and creativity to work in a challenging environment;
• Broad knowledge and interest in supporting
  prisoners and former prisoners;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle would be an
  advantage;
• Comfortable with local and national travel
  by public transport.

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