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• Coordinate Project partners and project staff
• Tasked with the development of annual and
  quarterly implementation plans and budgets.
• Lead the technical design of project PSGC interventions and development of
  technical guidance and tools for field staff
• Collaborates with partners regarding
  implementation and coordination of services
• Prepare and share quality project reports as
  per donor requirements and the project monitoring & evaluation plan
• Ensure all project documentation is filed and
  organised for accountability purposes
• Ensure project learning’s and achievements are
  documented and disseminated widely
• Coordinate and monitor partnerships with
  implementing organisations,
  including to ensure efficient utilization and timely accountability of
  funds allocated to implementing partners
• Manage project resources efficiently and
  effectively in accordance with Plan Uganda policies and guidelines
• Manages the project budget for the purpose of
  ensuring compliance with financial project goals and objectives and
  donor/grant requirements
• The incumbent will also organise performance
  review meetings to assess project progress and communicate any changes in
  strategy with the key
  project stakeholders
• Ensure adequate stakeholder consultation and
  participation at all stages of the project implementation
• Organise training and coaching for project
  staff and partners on children & youth participation
• Ensure Plan’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines are adhered
  to in project implementation
• Maintain a framework of standards,
  documentation, technical process and other organisational collateral to
  provide structure to the team and other key areas of interface.

• The
  applicant for the Plan International Project Coordinator – Participatory
  School Governance (PSG): Decide, End Child Marriage job opportunity must
  hold a Bachelor’s in Education, post graduate diploma in Education will be
  added advantage; Project Planning and Management.
• Five years’ experience in coordinating school
  based/ education projects
  with technical expertise in the school governance processes
• Proven abilities in planning, budget and
  reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both in written
  English and in face-to-face presentations
• Willingness to undertake extensive travel throughout Uganda (at least 50% time
  on average per month)
• Excellent project management and team
  leadership skills
• Experience in preparing and maintaining
  accurate records using pertinent software applications working collaboratively with others
  within and outside of the
  District, which includes being experienced with community collaboration
  and youth development, a positive working relationship with area school
  systems and community agencies
• Experience in advocacy and civil society
  strengthening is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical
• Ability to work with people from diverse
  cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams
• Computers skills in MS Office and Internet
• Skilled at data collection and electronic data
  management; and competent
  in basic grant writing and program reporting.
• Seen as a source of expertise in the field
• Acts as a positive role model in all
  interactions with program participants (e.g. students, parents,
• Understands Plan’s needs and behaves
  strategically
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing
• At least three years prior experience of
  managing partnerships as well as implementing donor projects
• Knowledge of key donor requirements.
• Knowledge of the dynamics in children and community
  programming.
• Appreciation of gender concerns in children
  participation.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work
  cooperatively with partners
• Proven skills & experience in report
  writing, computer, team management & budget management. Excellent
• Project management skills, including
  partnership management and team leadership.
• Experience in advocacy and child participation.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking.

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