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Job Title:  Project Coordinator

Organisation: Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO)

Duty Station: Kamuli, Uganda

Reports to: Programs Director

About the Company:

Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO) Is an Independent, Non-governmental and not for profit agricultural organization founded in 1986 by a group of university students in response to challenges of poverty, which was a result of the social and economic disruptions caused by military conflicts of 1980-86. VEDCO started as a self-help organization working with other relief organizations operating in Luwero, where there was insecurity as a cause of poverty at the time.

About Project:

Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO) is implementing a project titled “integrated and Sustainable Production for Inclusive and Resilient Economies (INSPIRE) in Kamuli, Dokolo and Amolatar districts. The project focuses on sustainable, inclusive development and increased productivity and sustainable land use by Small Holder Famers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take lead in coordination and implementation of the project activities as spelt out in the INSPIRE project design.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project staff in the implementation of project activities in line with the  INSPIRE  project  design,  VEDCO
• mandate and strategic plan.
• Train and provide technical support to small holder farmers to achieve higher income and resilient livelihoods to climate and market deficiencies.
• Develop project operational work plans/ budgets and write progress reports in line with INSPIRE project design and objectives.
• Develop and maintain an updated data base of the project activities.
• Conduct annual project staff performance appraisals in line with VEDCO Human Resource Manual.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agri- business, Agricultural Economics or Social Sciences.
• A Master’s  degree  will  be  an  added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in livelihood and Environment.
• Good knowledge of Value chain actors and market linkages and related issues.
• Good communication and networking skills and ability to advocate on issues.
• At least 3   years’   experience   in Programme/Project planning and management.
• Proven track record of leadership skills, project management, and budget and resource management.

Critical Competences:

• Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.
• Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation skills.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Demonstrated people management and supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

Interested and duly qualified candidates should submit their applications, detailed CVs with addresses of three (3) traceable referees and copies of relevant academic credentials to; vedcohr@gmail.com not later than 16th August, 2024. Applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager. Please quote the job reference and desired duty station (where applicable) of the position you are applying for.

Deadline: 16th August 2024

NOTE: VEDCO is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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