Job Title: Project Coordinator- Agriculture
Organisation: Global Support
Development Initiative Uganda (GDI-Uganda)
Development Initiative Uganda (GDI-Uganda)
Funding Source: Eleanor
Crook Foundation USA
Crook Foundation USA
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project
Coordinator Nutrition
Coordinator Nutrition
About US:
Global Support Development Initiative Uganda (GDI-Uganda) is a
re-branded indigenous Youth-led, Non-Profit, Non-Denominational,
Non-Governmental Organization formerly, Focus on Northern Uganda Development
Initiative (FONUDI-Uganda) established in 2003 and registered in 2013 after 21
years of civil unrest that perpetrated civilian populace in the region of
Northern Uganda.
re-branded indigenous Youth-led, Non-Profit, Non-Denominational,
Non-Governmental Organization formerly, Focus on Northern Uganda Development
Initiative (FONUDI-Uganda) established in 2003 and registered in 2013 after 21
years of civil unrest that perpetrated civilian populace in the region of
Northern Uganda.
About Project:
GDI-Uganda is working in Partnership with Eleanor Crook Foundation USA
in implementing a 3-year Inclusive and Sustainable Maternal and Child Nutrition
(ISuMaC) Project.
in implementing a 3-year Inclusive and Sustainable Maternal and Child Nutrition
(ISuMaC) Project.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide
agricultural technical supervision and support to the project and manage
the day-to-day implementation of agricultural project activities. Key
aspects of this job shall involve coordinating assessment, designing
weekly and monthly agricultural Project activities and execution of
planned activities in line with GDI-Uganda’s strategy; - Actively contribute towards planning and execution of agricultural Project
activities in order to provide clear indicators for monitoring and
evaluation of the project; - Train
Project Staff and partners in best-practice in Agricultural interventions. - Continuously
monitor and supervise Agriculture activities and evaluate project progress
through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative
data. - Execute
staff supervisory responsibilities to staff attached to his/her office. - Ensure
that the Project take gender issues fully into account. This includes the
introduction of mechanisms to enable both women and men participate
in decision making around agriculture issues. - The
jobholder will organize and facilitate Project workshops and trainings. - Represents
GDI-Uganda in engagements with other NGOs, Agencies and Government
authorities in sector. - Develop
and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive
communication structures with the assigned Agriculture Field officer and
other Field staffs, GDI-Uganda Office, and other relevant stakeholders
(beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials
and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and
partnerships. - Ensure
accurate and timely monitoring and reporting of agricultural activities
according to GDI-Uganda, donor and other applicable timeframes and
formats. - Conduct
lesson learnt forums and document best practices, lessons learnt and
challenges during and at the end of Project life/ phase. - Ensure
monthly agricultural financial projections are prepared and submitted for
funding in a timely manner. Will be responsible for financial
accountability of activity fund received. - Ensure
that Project training materials guiding agricultural implementation are
prepared in timely manner and accurately used. Training Materials must be
‘’SMART’’. - Keep
and share information from NGO meetings, government correspondences
and internal GDI-Uganda Lessons Learned. - The
incumbent will ensure proper utilization and use of Monitoring and
Evaluation Systems (MES) put in place. - Support
Program Office in Proposal Development. - Must
have deeper understanding and commitment to principles of child rights and
child protection. - Perform
any other duties as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Project Coordinator- Agriculture must
hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture (Crop) or its equivalent. - A minimum of three years’ experience from
a reputable organization with valid Riding Permit - Personal
Competencies: - Professionalism: Must
demonstrate deeper knowledge and understanding of production of highly
nutritious crops for improved household nutrition and possess
understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Nutrition
Sensitive and Nutrition Specific Interventions including agricultural and
WASH backgrounds respectively. - Adaptation:
- Work Environment:
Ability to work in rural setting. - Travel:
This Position will require significant amounts of time in the field (out
of office) supporting Project team. - Ability to identify issues,
analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. - Ability to conduct data
collection using various methods. - Conceptual analytical and
evaluative skills to conduct independent M&E analysis. - Ability to apply judgment in
the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting
priorities. - Shows pride in work and in
achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; - Is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
results; – Identify critical issues that may hamper quality of project
implementation and take the necessary actions or communicate with
immediate supervisor as may deem necessary. - Is motivated by professional
rather than personal concerns; - Shows persistence when faced
with difficult problems or challenges; - Remains calm in stressful
situations. - Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation
of women and men in all areas of work. - Communication:
- Good command of Spoken and
written English, fluency in Luo is an added advantage. - Excellent verbal and written
communication skills - Demonstrates openness in
sharing information and keeping people concerned informed. - Knowledgeable of MS Word,
Excel, Power Point, Internet, etc. - Familiarity with grant
management and procedures. - Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with
colleagues to achieve organizational goals. - Solicits input by genuinely
valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. - Places team agenda before
personal agenda. - Supports and acts in
accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not
entirely reflect own position. - Shares credit for team
accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. - Accountability:
- Takes ownership of all
responsibilities and honors commitments. - Delivers outputs for which
one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality
standards. - Operates in compliance with
organizational regulations, rules and policies. - Supports subordinates,
provides oversight management and takes responsibility for delegated
assignments. - Takes personal
responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit,
where applicable.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to hand
deliver their cover letters, detailed CVs including three (3) Professional
Referees and Copies of their Academic documents addressed to;
deliver their cover letters, detailed CVs including three (3) Professional
Referees and Copies of their Academic documents addressed to;
Human Resources Manager,
Global Support Development Initiative (GDI-Uganda),
Plot 15, Imat Apulli Road, Senior Quarters ‘A’, Lira Central Division,
Lira, Northern Region, P.O Box 967, Lira- Uganda
Lira, Northern Region, P.O Box 967, Lira- Uganda
Office Direction: Off Aloi Road (Near Truth Fountain Church Main)
OR
E-mail to:
[email protected] (less than 2MB in size)
[email protected] (less than 2MB in size)
Deadline: 16th September, 2017
by 4:00pm
by 4:00pm
NOTE: Please count
yourself unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by 20th September, 2017.
yourself unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by 20th September, 2017.
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