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Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organization: CESVI Uganda
Duty Station: Palabek Kal, Lamwo,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Area Project
Manager
Manager
About Us:
Cesvi is an international NGO mandated to work in emergency, recovery
and development settings. It has been operational in Uganda since 2001, working
mainly in the following sectors:
and development settings. It has been operational in Uganda since 2001, working
mainly in the following sectors:
- Food
security interventions (agricultural inputs, agro and agro-pastoralist
field schools); - Livelihoods
and economic development (market rehabilitation, access to land, income
generation initiatives); - Service
delivery sectors including water, education, health (HIV/AIDs, sanitation
and hygiene promotion).
About Program:
Cesvi in partnership with UNHCR is implementing the 6-month Emergency
Response programme in Palabek Settlement, Lamwo District that will focus on
livelihood, environmental and community support interventions targeting both
the South Sudanese refugees and host communities.
Response programme in Palabek Settlement, Lamwo District that will focus on
livelihood, environmental and community support interventions targeting both
the South Sudanese refugees and host communities.
Job Summary: The Project
Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the proper implementation,
monitoring and reporting of the Emergency Response in Lamwo District. S/he will
manage and mentor a team of field officers and community based extension
workers to successfully implement the project ensuring that the objectives and
targets are met. S/he will also mentor and work in close collaboration with the
Uganda Based NGO supported by Cesvi. S/he will also be expected to contribute
to further expansion of the programme by seeking for new opportunities that
will strengthen and help grow the existing portfolio.
Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the proper implementation,
monitoring and reporting of the Emergency Response in Lamwo District. S/he will
manage and mentor a team of field officers and community based extension
workers to successfully implement the project ensuring that the objectives and
targets are met. S/he will also mentor and work in close collaboration with the
Uganda Based NGO supported by Cesvi. S/he will also be expected to contribute
to further expansion of the programme by seeking for new opportunities that
will strengthen and help grow the existing portfolio.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Prepare
and oversee project implementation process to ensure timely, efficient and
transparent delivery of programme activities. - Mentor
and supervise six field officers and eight community based
extension workers, provide expertise and technical assistance in agronomy
and agribusiness, marketing, IGA, environment and business enabling
environments. - Offer
technical support to the Ugandan Based NGO and monitor the project activities
by them implemented. - Support
in the development of vocational skills trainings and monitor the
beneficiaries’ performance. - Ensure
that the environmental component is constantly taken care of during the
project implementation. - Ensure
regular monitoring, data collection, data entry, data analysis and
reporting on trends and results. - Provide
support in the development of assessment tools and conduct baseline
surveys, needs, monitoring and evaluation assessments according to the
project monitoring framework. - Ensure
that gender is streamlined at all levels of project implementation. - Work
closely with the leaders in conducting activities that promote
peaceful coexistence between refugees and host communities. - Develop
weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly work plans with clear targets and
strategy on how to achieve them and ensure the implementation of
activities stated. - Prepare
and submit high quality reports, both internal and external, including
narrative and quantitative information and reporting on relevant
indicators and outcomes. Ensure that all reports are delivered according
to high quality standards and are always submitted on time within
the requested schedule. - Conduct
participatory market research, market opportunity identification and link
beneficiaries to markets. - Work
closely with the relevant district, sub-county, parish, and local community
authorities and leaders, to ensure proper implementation of the project
and representation of Cesvi on all relevant forums. - Liaise
and coordinate with donor, other partners and agencies on activities
related to livelihood, environment and peaceful coexistence. - Work
in close cooperation with and under the supervision of Area Project
Manager. - Perform
any administrative duties that may be required, including preparing
budgets, timely and transparent accounting for project expenses incurred. - Fulfil
any other related duties as may be requested by the Area Project Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
applicant for the Project Coordinator vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture,
agribusiness or development studies. A Degree in other area will also be
considered if complemented with substantial experience in relevant
areas. - A
minimum of five years’ experience in the field of livelihood/ environment. - At
least two years of proven experience in managing a programme with a
substantial activity portfolio and budget is essential. - Detailed
knowledge of the specific context, issues and challenges related to
livelihood/ environment in Northern Uganda. Experience of working in the
region essential. - Previous
experience in working in a refugee settlement is an advantage. - Excellent
track record of engaging multiple stakeholders and facilitating
effective partnerships between farmers and other actors along the value
chain. - Previous
exposure and experience in team management and leadership within the
context of project implementation. - Excellent
writing and reporting skills, reporting against targets and
outcomes within strict deadlines are essential. - Concern
for accountability, transparency, quality and standards. - Excellent
interpersonal, communication, negotiation and advocacy skills. - Keen
attention to detail, good time management and organisation. - Strong
computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint). - Fluent
in English and Acholi/Luo. - Good
motorcycle riding skills and valid riding permit.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply by
sending their updated CVs, cover letters (outlining their reasons for applying
and how they fit in the required profile), contacts of three professional
referees and copies of academic qualifications to Cesvi Kitgum office, at Bwana
Gweno road, within the Kitgum District Farmer Association (KIDFA) premises or
via e-mail to uganda@cesvioverseas.org (attachments max 2MB). Please state
“Project Coordinator” in the email subject or on the envelope.
sending their updated CVs, cover letters (outlining their reasons for applying
and how they fit in the required profile), contacts of three professional
referees and copies of academic qualifications to Cesvi Kitgum office, at Bwana
Gweno road, within the Kitgum District Farmer Association (KIDFA) premises or
via e-mail to uganda@cesvioverseas.org (attachments max 2MB). Please state
“Project Coordinator” in the email subject or on the envelope.
Deadline: 24th August
2017 by 5:00 pm.
2017 by 5:00 pm.
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