Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organisation: Ability Sports Africa
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
About Organisation:
Ability Sports Africa (ASA) is a grassroots organization based in Gulu, Uganda that runs adaptive and inclusive sports programs for children and youth with disabilities to provide equal opportunities for disabled people to enjoy the holistic life benefits of sports. ASA uses adaptive games and sports as a platform for social inclusion, advocacy, and raising awareness to promote disability rights and equal participation for disabled people in society. In partnership with Light for the World (LFTW) an organization that has significantly contributed to strengthening eye health systems and amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities, ASA is jointly implementing a three-year project titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Adaptive Sports for Inclusion and Transformational Change,” funded by the Adidas Foundation.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of ASA’s inclusive and adaptive sports projects. The role ensures that project activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with donor, safeguarding, and organizational standards, while promoting the rights, inclusion, and well-being of children with disabilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Lead the planning and coordination of project activities in line with approved project proposals, work plans, and budgets.
- Coordinate project staff, coaches, teachers, volunteers, and partners to ensure smooth implementation.
- Develop and regularly update detailed activity plans, implementation schedules, and timelines.
- Project Implementation Support
- Oversee implementation of inclusive and adaptive sports activities in schools and communities and ensure they are implemented in accordance with approved plans and budgets.
- Provide operational and logistical support for project activities, meetings, workshops, and field visits.
- Ensure activities reach targeted children with disabilities, especially girls, in a safe and inclusive manner.
- Ensure quality delivery of training for teachers, parents, and community stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal teams (Finance, Procurement, MEAL, HR) to facilitate smooth project delivery.
- Financial & Administrative Support
- Support budget tracking and expenditure monitoring in collaboration with the Finance and Accounting teams.
- Initiate procurement and payment requests in line with organisational procedures.
- Ensure timely submission of accountability documents and activity-related expenses.
- Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
- Track project progress against agreed indicators, outputs, and outcomes.
- Ensure timely collection of monitoring data, success stories, and lessons learned.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and learning processes.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and donor reports in line with organizational and donor reporting requirements.
- Support visibility and communication activities related to the project where required.
- Stakeholder & Partner Coordination
- Act as a key liaison with implementing partners, community stakeholders, and service providers.
- Support coordination meetings and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.
- Follow up on partner deliverables and reporting requirements.
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify implementation risks and flag issues to the Executive Director in a timely manner.
- Support compliance with donor requirements, safeguarding, and organisational policies.
- Ensure cross-cutting issues such as gender, inclusion, and safeguarding are integrated into project activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Masters in project management or international development field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in project management or coordination
- Must be good in planning and coordinating activities as planned
- Project cycle management: planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation, monitoring & evaluation (Mat), and reporting.
- Basic IT literacy: Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, spreadsheets, email, simple data platforms; comfort using mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK) is advantageous
- NGO experience would be a plus
- Some experience in inclusive development and working with individuals with disabilities is recommended
- He or she must be passionate about sports and the physical well-being of children.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following documents as one PDF file:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Relevant academic and professional documents
Send applications to: career@abilitysportsafrica.org and copy to:
faruk@abilitysportsafrica.org OR Hand delivery at our office at Elephante Commons along Jomo Kenyatta Road
Deadline: 6th February 2026
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ability Sports Africa is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36