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Job Title:   Project Coordinator, Livelihoods Diversification

Organisation: ZOA Uganda

Duty Station:   Uganda

Reports to: Associate Project Manager

About US:

ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.

Job Summary:  The Project Coordinator (Horticulture & apiary) will take the lead in identifying, coordinating and supporting linkages between progressive horticulture farmers with input dealers, produce buyers, market and financial institutions. The Project Coordinator, with support from the Associate Project Manager, is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the activities of Livelihood Diversification project in Amudat.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements project activities in relation to the project proposal to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
• Contribute to project planning and provide detailed written activity plans;
• Support supervisor to timely purchase requisition of project goods/services.

Technical support and innovation

• Actively participate in (technical) working groups and coordination meetings;
• Provide technical support and build capacity of other staff for quality implementation of project activities;
• Make suggestions for improvements and innovations in the project, based on evidence, learning and findings;
• Strengthens the culture of innovativeness among the field staff;
• Participate in new project development and sharing ideas, as requested.

Documentation and reporting, MEAL

• Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
• Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
• Prepare and submit well written success stories;
• Contribute to any other project reports;
• Organize monitoring and data recording systems of activities in the project in coordination with MEAL colleagues, and ensure timely data collection and entering in ZOAM for easy retrieval.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Degree or diploma in Agriculture or other related relevant field;
• At least three years of successful experience in a similar position, specific experience in supporting market linkages within livelihoods projects is required;
• Experience in implementing projects in pastoralist community and specifically in Karamoja is an added advantage;
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and languages is an added value;
• Excellent spoken and written command of English.
• Good communication, writing and facilitation skills;
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
• Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
• Able to ride a motorbike in field conditions, holding a valid driving license.
• High level of personal integrity
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment;
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below

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Note:

• CV’s of no more than 2 pages in length and Cover Letter of 1 page are appreciated.
• Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment.
• Qualified female candidates and or individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 24^th December 2021 

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