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Job Title:     Project
Coordinator, Entrepreneurship

Organization: Akola Project

Duty Station: Jinja,
Uganda

Reports to:
Program Manager

About US:

Akola Project is a
non-profit, social business that empowers women by facilitating vocational
training, employment opportunities, savings and loans associations, education
programs, support groups and leadership development.

Job Summary:  The Project Coordinator, Entrepreneurship will
be responsible for education and mentorship in entrepreneurship and small
business management skills.  The Program
Coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager to design and deliver
participatory training content to 150 women and provide follow-up support.  This is a full-time position based in Jinja,
Uganda, with travel to the field as necessary.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Leadership

• Understand and embody the organization’s goals and objectives
• Develop and maintain program activities that support the achievement
  of the Organization’s goals and promote a positive work culture
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to 150 beneficiaries (the
  “members”)
• Lead implementation of all activities, including training logistics
  and communication to staff and members

Training and
Mentorship

• Work collaboratively with the Program Manager and team members to
  design needs- and evidence-based training content
• Deliver training to members on a monthly basis
• Provide supportive mentorship to members to monitor progress and
  provide targeted support

Administration

• Ensure training documentation and record-keeping is managed
  accurately and efficiently
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation activities, when needed, to
  track progress and impact

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in community development
  or related field
• Professional experience in developing curriculum, administering
  trainings, or working in an educational context essential
• Experience in non-profit setting and a cross-cultural development
  context preferred
• Knowledge of entrepreneurial and business management principles
• Experience working with marginalized communities
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in both
  English and Lusoga
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work collaboratively with people
  in a respectful and productive manner
• Hunger to continually learn and improve

Competencies

• You understand that your role is a full-time position that should be
  taken seriously.
• You share a heart for the vision, mission and values of Akola
  Project.
• You agree with Akola’s approach to Christian ministry in Uganda.
• You are comfortable working in a cross-cultural working environment.
• You possess strong organizational skills, self-initiative, problem-solving
  abilities, and an interest in women’s empowerment.
• You possess a respectful and mature attitude towards different
  cultures, faiths, customs, ways of life.
• You are willing to work long and unpredictable hours and travel long
  distances as necessary.
• You are willing to take initiative and do what is necessary to
  further the vision of the organization.
• You are a self-starter and are able to follow through on ideas with
  minimal guidance.
• You approach unexpected challenges with patience and confidence, using
  your talents to find new ways of accomplishing tasks.
• You are willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed and
  be flexible as needed
• You are able to effectively communicate with others and efficiently
  delegate tasks as needed.
• You exhibit the utmost integrity and transparency when handling
  company finances.
• You are able to work independently and as part of a team.
• You have the capacity to juggle multiple requests and consistently
  meet deadlines.

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their updated resume, cover letter (including salary expectations)
and contact information for two references to jennifer@akolaacademy.org with
subject line “Application: Project Coordinator.” 

Deadline: 18^th June 2019.

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