Job Title: Regional
Coordinator
Coordinator
Organization: Northern
Uganda Resilience Initiative Programme (NURI)
Uganda Resilience Initiative Programme (NURI)
Funding Source: DANIDA
Reports to:
Programme Management Adviser
Programme Management Adviser
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Danida is funding
NURI (Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative) programme. The Northern Uganda
Resilience Initiative (NURI) is one of three engagements under the Uganda Programme
on Sustainable and Inclusive Development of the Economy (UPSIDE), which is
a thematic programme of the Danish
Country Programme for Uganda 2018-2022, for which a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) has been signed between the Government of Denmark and the Government of
Uganda.
NURI (Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative) programme. The Northern Uganda
Resilience Initiative (NURI) is one of three engagements under the Uganda Programme
on Sustainable and Inclusive Development of the Economy (UPSIDE), which is
a thematic programme of the Danish
Country Programme for Uganda 2018-2022, for which a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) has been signed between the Government of Denmark and the Government of
Uganda.
Job Summary: The Regional Coordinator will provide
technical leadership and managerial oversight for the NURI programme in the
region. Further the Regional Coordinator will ensure timely implementation and
reporting of NURI programme activities in the region. The regional coordinator
will provide ongoing program technical support, supervision, guidance, capacity
building and motivation to ensure effective performance and retention of NURI
programme staff.
technical leadership and managerial oversight for the NURI programme in the
region. Further the Regional Coordinator will ensure timely implementation and
reporting of NURI programme activities in the region. The regional coordinator
will provide ongoing program technical support, supervision, guidance, capacity
building and motivation to ensure effective performance and retention of NURI
programme staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation of NURI
- Work closely with the District Local
Governments about implementation of NURI - Participate in District Technical
Planning Committee Meetings when relevant - Advise the implementing partners on
programme implementation - Review work plans and progress reports
from the implementing partners - Hold coordination meetings with the
implementing partners - Participate in development and
maintenance of implementation guidelines for agricultural training, animal
traction and collective marketing. - Participate in development of
agricultural training materials - Organise training courses for extension
staff - Supervise the implementation of the
agricultural activities - Provide technical backstopping for
implementation of agricultural activities - Monitor developments in region and
update the Programme Management Advisor about new developments. - Promote NURI in the region and be a good
role model for the programme - Supervise and plan the work for the
Regional driver.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s or
bachelor’s degree in agriculture - Five years’ experience in project
implementation and agricultural extension with experience in developing training
materials - Well-developed and effective
communication skills – both verbal and written - Presentation skills
- Ability to work independently, often
under pressure to meet deadlines. - Fully conversant with MS Office
applications - Hold a valid driving license
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates should endeavor to send their updated CVs and cover letter
with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below.
qualified candidates should endeavor to send their updated CVs and cover letter
with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below.
Plot 8 Kitante Close
P.O. Box 12405
Kampala. Uganda
Email to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deadline: 14th January 2019
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