The Role
The Programme Coordinator shall oversee the coordination of all aspects of the Mastercard Foundation Higher Education Access Program including planning, organizing, implementing, leading and controlling programme activities. She/he is to ensure value for money, effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services in line with the FAWE’s and funding partner’s expectations.
The Programme Coordinator is expected to ensure the programme employs good practices to deliver the expected results (outputs and outcomes). She/he is to ensure that high quality services are provided to the beneficiaries that need them the most and their work directly contributes to sustainable impact on the beneficiaries.
Key Performance Areas/Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities
Planning, Budgeting and Implementation
Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the programme as per the expected targets.
Participate and provide technical support in the general organizational annual planning process.Lead the annual planning and budgeting process for the programme.
Participate in the organizational planning and budgeting process.
Prepare quality and comprehensive reports on programme achievements and outcomes and submit both summary and narrative reports in a timely manner as per established reporting schedules by both the organization and the funding partner.
Establish a formal communication and reporting structure to ensure that whatever is planned, is implemented as evidenced by the necessary reports.
Actively participate in the programme participant identification process.
Ensure that day to day decisions are in line with the agreed programme strategy and guidelines.

Leadership and People Management
Prepare performance plans and participate in performance evaluations and appraisals as scheduled.
Ensure that all team members have agreed performance objectives and implementation is in line with those objectives in order to achieve the desired outcomes.
Supervise line staff by articulating performance expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships.
Regularly review and evaluate individual employee and team performance and make the necessary interventions to either sustain or improve performance.
Together with team members, identify training needs and work with the HR Office to organize relevant trainings to bridge the existing performance gaps and strengthen capacity.
Improve operations by strengthening capacity and building a high performance team, identifying and enhancing talent as well as managing performance.
Handle all employee related issues under the programme in a professional manner and in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Networking, Advocacy and Stakeholder Management
• Organize regular meetings with both internal and external stakeholders to foster positive relationships.
• Prepare and submit reports to key stakeholders through the Programmes Manager within the agreed timeframes.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders as and when required ensuring that they are kept up-to-date with progress made in different areas.
• Support the designing and implementation of effective advocacy strategies.
• Assist with the development of public relations and communication strategies to support programme goals and increase awareness about the programme.

Documentation, Replication and Mainstreaming
Collect useful and relevant information and maintain an up-to-date databank that can be used in programme quality improvement.
Assist the Chapter with the documentation and sharing of success stories and good practices as well as lessons learned arising from programme implementation, for sharing and replication.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
Review terms of reference for M&E activities.
Actively participate in the monitoring of programme activities.
Review field monitoring reports and periodic reports for quality assurance.
Ensure timely and quality reporting to the Foundation through FAWE RS.
Identify areas requiring research for both programme improvement and learning purposes.

Finance, Accountability, Administration Activities
Make timely requests and provide accountability for all funds required/use for programme implementation.
Maintain a high standard of stewardship and accountability for all funds and assets entrusted to you.
Ensure safety of all assets under your charge and report all faults to administration.
Liaise with the administration team for logistics on programme activities as may be required.
Others Perform any other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
A Masters’ Degree in Project Planning and Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or other related fields is essential.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies,
Adult and Community Education or related field is essential.
A post graduate diploma in Project Planning and Management is desirable if the main qualification is not in this field
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Statistical Packages) is essential

EXPERIENCE
At least seven years’ experience in programming in a reputable NGO, three of which must be in managing scholarship programmes.
Experience working on girls’ education and development issues is essential.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of education programmes.
Experience in managing consultants.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Proven strategic and implementation ability with strong conceptual and analytical skills for planning, monitoring, impact assessment and learning
Possession of strong people leadership and management skills and abilities and proven ability to work effectively with others to achieve results
Actively seeks out feedback on their performance (both results and behaviors) with a view to continuous learning and growth
Building relationships – ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
Demonstrated understanding of concepts and application in organizational learning and knowledge management
Demonstrated understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and proven commitment to addressing inequalities in all key areas of responsibility

Demonstrated report writing skills
A thorough understanding of the main gender issues and tools for analysis and gender mainstreaming
Self-driven and able to work under minimal supervision
An excellent understanding of the concepts and practices of participatory development approaches
Financial Management skills
Excellent Communication skills

How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address and e-mail below. Applications may not exceed 2MBs.
Email: application@ppg.co.ug