Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organisation: War Child Alliance
Duty Station: Kyegegwa or Kikuube, Uganda
Salary: 5,572,382 – 7,626,190 Sh per month
About the Company:
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator (PC) will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and oversight of the project across Kyegegwa and Kikuube districts. The role involves working with multiple partners, including PSFU, ThinkIT, local authorities, financial institutions, and community groups to ensure that all project activities are effectively planned, delivered, monitored, and reported.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner Support & Training
- Quality Assurance & Monitoring
- Learning, Adaptation & Reporting
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Business Management, Education, or a related field.
- A master’s degree in any of the fields above is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project coordination or management in livelihoods, agribusiness, vocational training, or youth employment.
- Proven experience working with refugees, youth, and women in rural or semi-rural settings.
- Strong understanding of agricultural value chains, especially coffee and horticulture.
- Familiarity with VSLAs, cooperative development, and financial inclusion programming.
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and engaging with both government and private sector actors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Knowledge of local languages is an asset.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and communities.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications at the link below. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
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