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Title:           Project Coordinator

Organization: Windle International Uganda (WIU)

Duty Station:  Uganda

Reports to: Projects
Manager

About US:

Windle International Uganda (WIU) is a registered INGO whose
mission is to promote peace and development in communities through provision and
coordination of Education and training for Refugees and people affected by
conflict.

About EU SEP Project:

With funding from the European Union, WIU is implementing
the Skills for Employment Project (SEP) which seeks to build the productivity
of refugees and host community youth and young women to overcome livelihood
constraints to consequently enhance and sustain their socio-economic status.

Job Summary:  The Project Coordinator will provide
leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the
project. He/ She is responsible for ensuring that the project meet targets and
deliverables on-time and within budget. He/ 
She will also be responsible for the coordination, monitoring and
Evaluation of vocational skills training activities under the EU Project in the
districts of Koboko, Yumbe and Obongi.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Take the Lead in providing professional guidance
to the project task team for effective implementation of activities under the
Project.

·       
Monitor the progress of project activities and
ensure that targets are met

·       
Conduct regular support supervision visits to
verify activities at the field stations; provide comprehensive reports on
project progress for management and draft donor reports

·       
Ensure the production of sensitization materials
for community mobilization towards sustainability of schools and girl’s
education

·       
Competently supervise and monitor activities and
performance of the Project Assistants and Project Officers based at the field
locations

·       
Develop suitable and effective educational
monitoring and evaluation tools

·       
Ensure preparation of quality success stories
for the project that enhance WIU visibility

·       
Ensure that monthly and quarterly budgets are in
place and financial performance reports are prepared thereof

·       
Monitor financial performance of each project
and ensure alignment to the project goals and timelines

·       
Liaise with and communicate effectively with
donors and partners and all implementing partners in their assigned regions

·       
Represent WIU at inter agency and coordination
meetings pertaining to the Auxiliary Projects education programme

·       
Facilitate community participation in education
affairs under the Projects

·       
Document all project activities and ensure
comprehensive performance reports are drawn in accordance with set schedules to
inform decision making

·       
Receive, review and analyze the reports provided
by Project Coordinator, M&E Officers for correctness, completeness and
verify the data and information therein

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in
Education, Development studies, Social Sciences or any related courses;

·       
A postgraduate qualification in Project
Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education Management or any related
field

·       
At least three (3) years of progressive
experience gained within a humanitarian NGO is preferred.

·       
Strong analytical and documentation skills in
project management

·       
Experience in dealing with donors

·       
Experience of working with multimedia tools
(i.e. broadcast and video or radio technology, social media)

·       
Proven knowledge of Uganda Educational systems
and wide networks with key Education institutions

·       
Able and willing to travel frequently to rural
areas and work in project environment

·       
Ability to develop and supervise a team of
professionals

·       
Ability to work independently within guidelines
and clear expectations.

·       
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint essential), and

·       
Excellent command of the English language,
(written, oral, comprehension) including highly developed drafting skills;
communication and presentation skills

·       
Excellent social media and multimedia skills 

Personal Attributes

·       
High level of integrity, commitment and
professional responsibility.

·       
Strong interpersonal skills

·       
Ability to establish and maintain professional
relationships with relevant stakeholders.

·       
Strong team building skills, including the
ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.

·       
Ability to tolerate educational and religious
diversity in the work place

·       
Capacity to work under pressure.

·       
Ability to work comfortably and efficiently with
other students and members of the communities within the Refugee settlements

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.

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Deadline: 24^th
February 2020

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