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• Defines the scope of the project in
  collaboration with senior management.
• Develops a comprehensive and detailed
  implementation plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed
  to successfully complete the project.
• Determines the resources (time, money,
  equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
• Develops a schedule for project completion
  that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
• Reviews the project schedule with senior
  management and all other staff that will be affected by the project
  activities; revise the schedule as required.
• Launches the project and define key
  communication mechanisms with the different stakeholders.
• Determines the objectives and measures
  upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

• In consultation with the National
  Programme Manager (NPM), recruit, interview and select volunteers with
  appropriate skills for the project activities.
• Manages project volunteers according to
  the established policies and practices of the organisation.
• Initiates and manages the process of
  contracting qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate.

• Executes the project according to the
  project plan.
• Liaises with the MER team to develop forms
  and records to document project activities.
• Sets up files to ensure that all project
  information is appropriately documented and secured.
• Monitors the progress of the project and
  make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the
  project.
• Establishes a communication schedule to
  update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the
  progress of the project,
• Reviews the quality of the work completed
  with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the
  project standards.
• Ensures that the Programme Quality Policy
  and Procedures are followed in his/her project.
• Ensures gender equality related action
  plans are planned, implemented with clear gender transformatory outcomes.

• Manages the partners implementing the
  project activities following the Partnership Framework and Guidelines.
• Responsible for proper capacity assessment
  of all partners.
• Responsible for all legal documentation is
  in place before bringing partners on board.
• Supports their capacity building process
  and manage relationship building.
• Ensures that the partners follow all the
  requirements stipulated by the donor.

• Measures the project progress and identify
  appropriate corrective action in situation where the project’s performance
  deviates significantly from the plan.
• Writes high quality reports to donors
  following the donor compliance guidelines.
• Follows the communication protocols with
  donors and the Resource Mobilization team and provide information as
  outlined in funding agreements.
• Monitors all budgeted project expenditures
  and cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to
  senior management on a regular basis.
• Manages all project funds according to
  established accounting policies and procedures, ensuring value for money
  and strong accountability.
• Ensures that all financial records for the
  project are up to date.
• With support from Finance Department,
  prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as
  outlined in funding agreements. Ensures consistency between narrative and
  financial reports.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are
  on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Evaluates the outcomes of the project as
  established during the planning phase.
• Optimise the use of the SAP system to
  manage project outputs, budget, and expenditure and project closure.
• Manages project risks, ensuring they are
  effectively tracked and reported. Manages audit process and follow up
  audit action list.

• Represents Plan International at district
  to implement the advocacy activities as stated in the project.
• Supports with technical documentation of
  evidences from the project and write stories of change when required.
• Ensures close technical and operational
  collaboration and coordination with Government Agencies &  WASH Net works
• Responsible for aligning the project with
  the Advocacy Strategy and the SDG influencing plan.

• Implements all the transition activities
  to ensure proper closure of the project (lessons learned, financial and
  contractual closure activities, etc.)
• Promotes full integration of the project
  with other initiatives implemented in the same location in close
  coordination with the Programme Unit Manager.
• Participates and provide valuable input
  into the technical network meetings.
• Supports the Resource Mobilisation Unit
  and the National Programme Manager in developing proposals that may
  facilitate the continuity of the project.

• Child Protection Policy Responsibilities
  (mandatory for all staff)
• Adheres to the Child Protection Policy,
  Code of Conduct and reporting any CPP issues. 
• Responsible for the implementation of the
  CPP standards as they apply to area of responsibility plus the development
  of actions to address identified gaps and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Ensures that all Plan International
  partners, visitors and associates in his/her area of responsibility are
  provided with, are made aware off and have signed and returned a copy of
  the child protection policy. Inform the partners, visitors and associates
  that they must comply with the policy in all contacts and communications
  with children during their visit.
• Ensures that Plan International’s global
  policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion
  (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and
  requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and
  Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes,
  but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and
  understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan
  International’s Code of Conduct, their relevance to their area of work,
  and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate
  procedures.

• Designs and supports implementation of
  programmes that are aligned with the Sponsorship Commitments, ensuring
  that the interventions benefit Sponsored Children.

• The applicant for the Plan International Project
  Coordinator –ATWATSAN Project- WASH project job opportunity must hold a
  degree (preferred) in Engineering, Social Sciences, Public Health,
  Environment or its equivalent, with professional training on WASH
  programming.
• At least 3 years of managerial or technical
  advisory experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of WASH
  programmes, including donor compliance.
• Knowledge of environment and current
  effective practices of WASH in Uganda, including existing networks, CSOs
  and government stakeholders
• Knowledgeable of key sanitation
  approaches  including CLTS
• Excellent project management and team
  leadership skills
• Demonstrated skills and experience in
  report writing, donor compliance and budget management.
• Identification and synthesis of best
  practices and lessons learned directly linked to grant implementation,
  promote knowledge management, document best practices and lessons learned
  from project implementation, and facilitate dissemination in appropriate
  format to relevant stakeholders.
• Extended experience in implementing
  project through partners, with skills in capacity building and civil
  society strengthening.
• Influencing and skills in working with
  advocacy networks at national and district level.
• Knowledge and dynamic in working with
  vulnerable young girls and boys.
• Promotes high performance among project
  staff and provides vision and direction.
• Establishes effective partnerships with
  external organisations.
• Coaches project staff and leads others.
• Excellent communication (verbal and
  written) and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from
  diverse cultures
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of
  Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation,
  Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research.
• Experience of gender mainstreaming gender
  equality and inclusion in WASH  

• Communicates Effectively: Speak, listen
  and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and
  effective communication tools and techniques. Strong verbal communication
  skills, including networking, negotiating ability and influencing others.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and
  unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new
  opportunities.
• Lead: Positively influence others to
  achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to
  determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions
  which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organise: Set priorities, develop a work
  schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track
  details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the
  organisation forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and
  evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations
  to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate
  possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the
  ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and
  motivate people to work in teams
• Good understanding and ability to use
  participatory approaches for involvement of stakeholders and creating
  program ownership.
• Excellent skills of working with children,
  facilitating child participation and gender equality

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