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• Coordinating
  the implementation of the Projects’ activities in close cooperation with
  all local implementing partners in Uganda.
• Continuously
  monitor progress of the Projects in Uganda.
• Spearheading
  implementation of FTA outputs in the IMPACT Project.

• Overall
  programme coordination for the projects (ACL Programme and Fairtrade’s
  IMPACT
• Projects)
  in Uganda based on a joint country programme and workplan.
• The
  co-development and constant review of the local implementation strategy
  with the Project Managers of the IMPACT Project and ACL Projects in
  Uganda.
• Development
  of annual work plans, in close cooperation with the Project Manager(s) and
  respective Program Team(s), the facilitation and coordination of programme
  development, country alliance communication and certain external relations
  pertinent to the Projects.
• Monitoring
  the implementation of the project plan and activities at field level with
  diverse stakeholders, both local and international.
• The
  coordination of local activities of different parties involved in the
  Projects and communication between the local partners.
• Supporting
  the in-country programme team to deliver optimal results and flagging
  areas where more action is needed.
• (Co)-organisation
  of in-country workshops, planning and review meetings with implementing partners
  and assisting in the reporting.
• Facilitation
  of shared learning and joint initiatives with regard to programme
  implementation and PME activities at country level.
• Establish
  and maintain stakeholder relations, including relations with the
  government departments in all tiers (local and administrative) as well as
  key CSO’s and development agencies / networks to enhance stakeholder
  engagement in the project.
• Regular
  follow up and visits to local program sites and engagement with community/local
  organizations and stakeholders for larger impact of the project.
• Project
  representative at local level and Fairtrade’s liaison for the Gold
  category in Uganda.
• Assist
  with context sensitive training materials on formalisation and responsible
  mining to Local Partners and ASMOs.
• Support
  in the roll out of ASMO Assessments and ASMO Improvement Plans in
  Fairtrade’s IMPACT Project.
• Travel
  in Uganda and occasionally internationally will be required.

• The
  applicant must hold a graduate level degree
• Three
  years of relevant work experience.
• Experience
  in social development, working with Community Groups/ Rural Enterprises.
• Experience
  with Artisanal and Small-scale Miners or in Child Protection programmes
  will be an advantage.
• Experience
  working with consortia of project partners and proven record of bringing
  multi-stakeholder projects successfully to an end.
• Knowledge
  or experience in sustainability standards such as Fairtrade can be
  desirable.
• Skills
• Excellent
  written and spoken English and working knowledge of Swahili/ Luganda.
• Good
  track record in Project Management (report writing, programme planning,
  etc.)
• Strong
  administrative and planning skills.
• Community
  engagement, alliance building, negotiation and mobilisation skills
• Microsoft
  Office computer skills.
• Proactive
  and can-do attitude.
• Result
  oriented, and able to use their initiative to reach objectives set.
• Able
  to handle varied, demanding and complex tasks.
• Ability
  to work independently.
• A
  flexible and enthusiastic approach to work with the ability to be part of
  a team.

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