About US:
Community Integrated Development Initiatives (CIDI) is a National NGO that coordinates and implements several projects in Uganda. CIDI works at the vanguard of community development focusing on four thematic areas; water and sanitation promotion, sustainable agriculture for food and incomes, health promotion, conflict prevention and peace resolution. CIDI with branches across the country works amongst the poor and vulnerable communities in both rural and urban areas to improve their livelihoods. In partnership with PATH, CIDI will implement a 4 years USAID funded program (Advocacy for Better Health) implemented in Kayunga, Luwero, and Nakasongola.

Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will primarily be responsible for the management and technical oversight of the Advocacy for Better Health project including planning, technical advice and direction, management and supervision of project staffs, partners and CBOs. He /s she will also support project M&E, project visibility and resource mobilization to ensure program development and sustainability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing the Project including day to day project administration, implementation and supervision.
Works closely with CIDI senior management is responsible for the CIDI/PATH partnership agreement especially the programming component.
Ensure effective planning, implementation and monitoring of the project activities.
Works closely with M&E team to ensure that the project is implemented according to agreed upon performance standards
Work with other project staffs ensure that they carry out the field duties as required of them in line with their work plans and budgets.
Responsible for advocating, networking and collaborating with other development partners including local entrepreneurs identified vocational skills training centers, government department and other stakeholders.
Actively participate in district, sub-county coordination meetings to identify key advocacy issues and share reports.
Develop advocacy messages and document success stories.
Responsible for convening project review meetings and for lobbying and Advocacy activities in pursuance of Project objectives at celebrity news lower and higher government levels.
Works in liaison with other staff, prepare and submit progress reports on a regular basis as required by CIDI and the donor.
Works in close collaboration with the finance department ensure transparency and accountability in the use of program funds.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by CIDI Executive Director or his assignees

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a suitable qualification in some of the following fields; Social Sciences, Development Studies, SWASA, Project Planning and Management and any post graduate qualification in relevant field or its equivalent is an added advantage. Possession of an additional qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Master’s Degree and previous work experience with Community Health Advocacy programs, Lobbying and Advocacy projects is an added advantage.
The applicant should have at least four to five years’ experience in similar positions especially doing Health promotion Advocacy.
Working knowledge of maternal, child health and nutrition is an important requirement.
Possess excellent lobbying and advocacy skills at both district and national levels.
The applicant should have excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with minimal supervision and beat tight celebrity deadlines.
The applicant should as well demonstrate knowledge of financial management and accounting skills, and good working knowledge of modern computer applications and emails/internet skills.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should hand deliver their applications with detailed updated CV together with copies of academic certificates, recent passport photograph with at least three professional referees with day-time telephone number/email addresses to:
Human Resource Manager
Community Integrated Development Initiatives (CIDI)
P.O. Box 692, Kampala. Uganda.
Plot 2809 Tankhill Road Muyenga
Tel: 0414 510358

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 27th February 2015.