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• Offer
  technical Nutrition, Agriculture and WASH supervision; support to the
  project and manage the day-to-day implementation of project activities.
  Key aspects of this job shall involve overall coordination of assessment,
  designing weekly and monthly Project activities and execution of planned
  activities in line with GDI-Uganda’s strategy;
• Lead
  an integrated team to contribute towards planning and execution of
  Project activities in order to provide clear indicators for monitoring and
  evaluation of the Project;
• Mentor,
  train and supervise Project staffs and partners in best-practice in
  Nutrition interventions and 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 Nutrition
  Sensitive issues.
• The
  jobholder will also organize and facilitate Project workshops and
  trainings.
• Continuously
  monitor and supervise Nutrition, Agriculture and WASH activities and
  evaluate project progress through outputs and impacts using both
  quantitative and qualitative data.
• Represents
  GDI-Uganda in engagements with other NGOs, Agencies and Government
  authorities in sector and general coordination structures;
• Develop
  and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive
  communication structures with the assigned Nutrition, Agriculture and WASH
  team, 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 Project 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 financial projections are prepared and submitted for
  funding in a timely manner. Responsible for all financial accountability
  of activity fund received.
• Ensure
  that all Project training materials guiding implementation are prepared in
  timely manner, accurately and securely used. Training Materials
  must be ‘’SMART’’.
• Keep
  and share information from NGO meetings, government correspondences and
  internal GDI-Uganda Lessons Learned.
• Ensure
  proper utilization and use of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems (MES) put
  in place.
• Support
  Program Office in Proposal Development.
• Perform
  any other duties as may be required from time to time.

• The applicant for the Project Coordinator-
  Nutrition job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition
  and Dietetics/ Food Processing Technology.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a
  reputable organization with valid Riding Permit.
• Broad
  knowledge and deeper understanding and commitment to principles of child
  rights and child protection.
• 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.

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