Project Coordinator – ProFuturo ICT4D Project NGO Careers – World Vision International

 

Job Title:    Project
Coordinator – ProFuturo ICT4D Project

Organisation: World
Vision International

Reports to:  Grants Manager

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

 

About US:

World Vision Uganda
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to
make it so.”

 

Job Summary:    The Project Coordinator – ProFuturo ICT4D
Project is responsible for monitoring, compliance, coordination and overall
implementation and reporting for the ProFuturo ICT4E project. He/She will
provide the day-to-day leadership in the implementation of the project ensuring
that all project activities are implemented in a timely, efficient, and
effective manner and according to the agreed World Vision Uganda, and Donor
guidelines.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Project
Management and Implementation

·       
Provide overall leadership, management and guidance to the
implementation of the project

·       
Guide and provide technical support to project staff and
implementing schools.

·       
Manage and coordinate project activity implementation.

·       
Strengthen capacity of implementing partners when and
where necessary as per project design.

·       
Supervise the implementation of all activities in the
project’s annual planning, the activities carried out by the Project officers
(in relation to training, student management, reports, etc.), equipment
management and inventory, while ensuring that all the incidents are reported to
the support team.

·       
Conduct the process of deep training in the issues of the
Project such as technology, tools, methodology and contents, as well as the
different processes.

Project
Monitoring and Evaluation, documentation and reporting.

·       
Facilitate effective monitoring, documentation and
reporting in compliance with agreed standards.

·       
Timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual
reports in line with World Vision Uganda Grants reporting and compliance
guidelines.

·       
Effectively document all information related to project
success, innovations and promising practices and disseminate through
appropriate mechanisms.

·       
Send the monitoring reports and ensure the sending of the
data that is managed in the educational platform of ProFuturo.

·       
Ensure effective documentation of all the information
related to the project successes, innovations and promising practices and
disseminate through appropriate mechanisms.

Performance
management and supervision.

·       
Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff to
implement, monitor and report on the project activities as required including
ensuring that work within the team is planned and organized to meet the
projects needs in the most cost effective manner

·       
Conduct quarterly and annual staff performance appraisals.

·       
Monitor and document performance of partners.

·       
Ensure staff are fully engaged and actively contributing
to various initiatives.

·       
Establish a staff partnership mechanism aligning
performance to WVI global strategy and ensure that all staff are aware of and
comply with WVU policies and procedures.

Finance/budget
and asset management.

·       
Manage project finances and assets in line with WV and
donor policies.

·       
Budget management and control- project budget expenditure
is within the planned time frame and approved budgets.

·       
Financial management – work with the project accountant(s)
to ensure timely financial reporting and accountability in line with donor
policy guidelines.

·       
Provide required support during project audit.

·       
Risk management – Monitor and address or report any risks
to management.

·       
Asset management – manage assets for the project in line
with assets and other policy and set guidelines.

Local
level Networking and Collaboration

·       
Build and maintain effective strategic linkages,
relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other local
stakeholders for effective implementation of the project

·       
Organize and hold regular reflection and/or learning
meeting with project stakeholders as planned

·       
Promote the participation of the education community PTAs
(Parents and Teachers Associations) in the project

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal applicant for the World Vision Project
Coordinator – ProFuturo ICT4D Project
job must hold a Degree in Education, Information Communication Technology
or Computer Science from a recognized University.

·       
Possession of a post graduate diploma in project planning
and management from a recognized institution.

·       
Experience in implementing ICT4E projects in a reputable
organization.

·       
Excellent ICT Skills.

·       
Must possess good communication skills and be courteous in
working with communities and schools

·       
Experience in managing Digital education Learning.

·       
Ability to build effective teams, promote coordination and
collaboration

·       
Knowledge of M&E, documentation of programme impact/success
and reporting

·       
Proven experience in people and project management,
developing partnerships and Private sector engagement

·       
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

·       
Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and
dependable

·       
Ability to work with minimal supervision

·       
Effective in written and verbal communication in English

·       
Must be able to ride a motor cycle with a clean riders’
license, class A

·       
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above
denominational diversities.

·       
Willing to attend and participate/lead in daily devotions
and weekly Chapel services.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete
Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s
e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

 

Click
Here

 

Deadline: 21st August 2020

 

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