About US:
ActionAid is an International Development Agency (NGO) working in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAid’s mission is to work with the poor and the excluded people in the world to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustices and the inequity that cause it.
About EU VAC Project:
With funding from European Union, ActionAid Uganda and four partner organizations (FIDA, USDC, FENU and UCRNN) and six associates (Kapchorwa, Kween, Bukwo and Amudat District Local Governments, UNATU and REACH) is implementing a three year project titled, “Empowering Children and their communities to address Harmful Practices and Violence against Children in Eastern Uganda.” The project covers Kapchorwa, Kween, Bukwo and Amudat Districts in Eastern Uganda. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the reduction and prevention of violence and exploitation of children especially girls in districts of Eastern Uganda. The specific objective is to prevent and respond to violence and exploitation of children (especially girls) by promoting violence free school environments, improved referral mechanisms and increased community awareness of abuse issues.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will support the ActionAid EC-VAC Project by overseeing the project partners in ensuring effective program implementation and adherence to all EC Rules and Regulations and project proposals/contracts. The incumbent will provide guidance to various partner organizations on annual, quarterly, and monthly progress reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer leadership in the planning, implementation, and reporting on the performance of the project in accordance with the donor guidelines and procedures;
Carry out strategic project site visit, monitoring, information gathering, sharing, and operational research to identify gaps and share findings as well as ways of addressing gaps identified;
Steer the preparation and submission of concise, high quality documentation and dissemination of project experiences, achievements, lessons learnt, training manuals developed and other best practices to different stakeholders;
In charge of mobilizing, coordinating and supporting the building and strengthening of networks, coalitions, and relationships with stakeholders on children’s rights at local, national and link with international levels on similar work;
Technically support project partners to prepare quality and timely quarterly/annual/ project plans, work plans, budgets and progress reports according to donor guidelines;
Create and sustain positive working relationships with the district local government, line ministries, CSO partners, associates and other key stakeholders;
Responsible for documenting, sharing and promoting best practices on violence against children to maintain an up to date understanding of key thematic, development trends on child protection against violence;
Coordinate and supervise partnerships to ensure timely and quality delivery of project results, learning and taking of joint actions to promote and ensure access to justice for children;
Actively participate in and coordinate CSOs contribution to relevant networks, alliances, fora, workshops, and meetings at different levels in line with project goals and objectives;
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the ActionAid EC Project Coordinator should hold a degree in Human Rights, Social Sciences, Education or its equivalent and/or related training in Child Protection/Rights
A minimum of five years’ managerial experience in implementing child related programmes
Three or more years’ experience in managing multiple partnerships implementing donor projects.
Working knowledge of key donor requirements. Familiarity with EC rules and regulations is of added advantage
Proven ability in meeting strict donor reporting deadlines involving working with partners and associates
Proven report writing, team and project management experiences and skills
Strong demonstrated analytical, strategic thinking, advocacy and budget management skills
Good working knowledge of MS EXCEL, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Outlook, Social Media and MS Project
Excellent documentation and report writing skills
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should send their applications by hand or via E-mail to: Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org clearly addressed to: The Director Human Resource/Organizational Effectiveness, ActionAid Uganda, Plot No. 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, Opposite Kampala International University, P.O Box 676 Kampala. Uganda.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 3rd July, 2015 by 5:00 pm.