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• Develops and periodically reviews the
  Project operational plan, annual and quarterly plans and budgets for
  effective project implementation
• Steers the technical design of project
  interventions, development of technical tools with adequate consultation
  and participation of staff and other key stakeholders at all stages of
  project implementation 
• Efficiently utilizes and accounts for
  funds and other resources allocated in accordance with grant conditions
• Develops a system for capturing,
  documenting and disseminating project experiences, achievements, lesson
  learnt and best practice to stakeholders while maintaining project records
  for accountability purposes.
• The jobholder prepares and submits quality
  and timely project reports to project stakeholders as per donor
  requirements and the project monitoring & evaluation plan
• Initiates, develops and nurtures cordial
  relations with relevant government agencies both at central and local
  government levels, project partners, and the wider stakeholder fraternity.
• Represents Plan International Uganda at
  relevant technical working groups and events/forums to ensure the
  organisation is acknowledged as a legitimate partner/actor.
• Organises and holds regular performance
  review meetings to assess progress and to agree on and communicate any
  changes in strategy with the key project stakeholders
• Identifies and participates in operational
  research related to the project.

• Adhere to the Child Protection Policy
  (CPP), Code of Conduct and reporting any child protection issues.
• Responsible for the implementation of the
  CPP standards as they apply to area of responsibility, development of actions
  to address identified gaps and monitoring their effectiveness.

• The applicant for the Plan International
  Project Coordinator – REMAC – NiE job placement should preferably hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social
  sciences or Public Health or any health-related discipline.
• Possession of a Post-graduate training in
  Public Health or Project Management is of added advantage.
• A minimum of two years of hands-on
  experience implementing community-based maternal health, nutrition and
  WASH component in Emergency situations. Experience in project/budget
  management level is desired
• MUST have in-service training in the areas
  of nutrition, HIV/AIDS/EMTCT; HIV Testing services (HTS) Protocols from a
  reputable training institution.
• Knowledge of the guidelines and
  international conventions governing the hosting of refugees is an added
  advantage
• Hands-on experience of working in rural
  settings and refugee settlements.
• Practical knowledge and skills in
  designing, planning, implementing and monitoring of facility and
  community-based nutrition programmes.
• Practical experience in working with
  district and community health systems, including Village Health Teams
  (VHT), Peer Educators and Nutrition Scouts.
• Previous exposure and experience in
  MCH-related capacity building for health facility and community health
  delivery teams.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  current policy developments HIV/AIDS and EMTCT, maternal and child health.
• Willingness to work in a typical rural
  district and travel 60% of the time in field.
• Prior NGO experience is an added advantage
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent budget management skills is a
  MUST
• Computer literacy skills i.e. working
  knowledge of Microsoft office programs, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS
  Power Point.
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking.
• Excellent communication skills (written
  and oral).
• Excellent skills in documentation and
  report writing
• Excellent negotiation and influencing
  skills in multi-cultural contexts

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