Job Title: Program Coordinator
Organisation: FH Association
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
About Organisation:
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
Job Summary: The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the design, implementation of programs and projects, build community capacities, provide technical support, mentor Development Facilitators (DFs), monitor and evaluate all FH programs within their assigned Area Program, ensuring alignment with FH’s mission, Heartbeat and mindset values. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of community development principles with special attention to core areas in Child Engagement, Productive learning, Asset creation, Physical health and mental wellbeing and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: As the Program Coordinator your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):
- Program Development & Management
- Financial Management
- Team & Stakeholder Coordination
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection, and Learning (MERL)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in program management within the humanitarian or development sector, preferably with an NGO.
- Proven experience in managing multi-sectoral programs, including child Engagement (sponsorship), Asset creation (Livelihoods), Productive Learning (education), and Physical health and mental wellbeing (health).
- Education/Certifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Agriculture, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related discipline. A Post Graduate Diploma in Project planning and management is an added advantage.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in project management and financial management.
- A strong commitment to FH’s heartbeat and mindset values and mission.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36