About US:
Product of Prison (POP) is a young Dutch non-profit organisation that was founded in the beginning of 2011. POP’s mission is to assist prisoners in developing countries with their successful rehabilitation and reintegration by giving them the skills and opportunities necessary to rebuild their lives and to return to their communities.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will support Product of Prison (POP) in implementing and monitoring project activities in Kampala and Jinja.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Oversee and manage the development and implementation of project activities in Kampala and Jinja and assist with projects in Gulu, Lira and other areas of Uganda;
· Develop project plans, including project scope, goals, timelines and deliverables, and associated communications documents;
· The incumbent will also oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of projects needed to achieve project goals, including acquisition of materials, coordination of training, overseeing the production of high-quality products by project participants, quality control, and delivery of products;
· Build, develop and maintain working relationships with project participants, Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), partner organisations and suppliers;
· Identify, build and manage relationships with clients in cooperation with the Business Development Manager and adhere to deadlines for product delivery;
· Manage the financial administration of project activities;
· Participate in fundraising and sales events and carry out other tasks where needed to promote POP;
· Ensure the safety and proper utilisation of project equipment, materials and other resources;
· Prepare project participants for release, provide reintegration support to released participants and assist them with developing and realising long-term plans for successful reintegration;
· Actively monitor project success and progress, identify and resolve problem areas and (potential) risks and develop progress reports on a regular basis;
· Work together with the M&E officer to implement M&E activities;
· Carry out a project evaluation to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements and develop an evaluation report with lessons learned, best practices and recommendations;
· Prepare input for fundraising applications, donor reports, POP’s Annual Report and any other reports where required;
· Perform any other duties assigned by the Founding Director that may be reasonably requested.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Project Coordinator should possess a relevant academic background (e.g. International Development Studies).
· At least three years’ experience in the coordination of projects with a willingness to work within a small NGO to support prisoners.
· Prior exposure and experience in project management and working with non-governmental organisations;
· Clear and effective written and oral communication skills in English;
· Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
· Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in computer programs, especially Microsoft Office;
· Accurate, eye for detail and excellent organisational skills;
· Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility, adaptability and creativity to work in a challenging environment;
· Working knowledge and interest in supporting prisoners and former prisoners;
· Ability to drive a motorcycle would be an advantage;
· Comfortable with local and national travel by public transport.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to email their applications (in English), including a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae to Celesta Duivenvoorde at info@productofprison.org.
Deadline: 4th October, 2015.