About Plan:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations (non-profit / INGOs) in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
About Switch Africa Green Project:
The Switch Africa green project aims to increase Livelihoods opportunities for youth through promoting the sesame value chain using eco-friendly agriculture. The project aims at providing relevant organisations (formal and informal farmers) equitable access to and use of eco-markets opportunities.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall leadership and delivery of the Switch Africa project. The incumbent will manage the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project. He / she will also ensure mutual learning, effective coordination amongst partners and project stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The Project Coordinator will manage the overall delivery of the project making sure project plans are on course, deliverables are on time and of good quality, well integrated with other on-going Plan International Uganda initiatives.
· In charge of carrying out the planning function of the project, making sure there are periodic project plans that are realistic and costed to guide project implementation and monitoring.
· Manage the project partners and stakeholders, ensuring proper implementation planning, timely communication, regular meetings and review events for effective project delivery.
· Manage the project reporting function through delivery of good quality timely reports in line with donor requirements
· The incumbent will also be responsible for managing the project costs ensuring value for money, effective budget management and proper accountability of project funds in line with donor requirements and Plan international accounting standards.
· Manage the project Monitoring and Evaluation function ensuring proper documentation, timely delivery of M&E outputs, learning and sharing.
· The Project Coordinator will oversee the Plan International Uganda project and ensure project donor visibility at different levels within and outside the project.
· Manage the project risks, through effective Planning, documentation, monitoring and reporting.
· Represent and link Plan International Uganda to the bigger program fraternity within the Switch Africa Green Partnership, Government entities and the Local government.
· Ensure Plan International’s child protection policy and guidelines are adhered to in project implementation.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants for the Plan International Project Coordinator should hold a degree in Agriculture, Forestry or any other related field. Possession of a Post-graduate training in project planning and management.
· Additional training in organic agriculture is an added advantage.
· A minimum of three years’ experience in working with NGOs in this field
· Good project management skills
· Proven skills and experience in report writing and budget management
· Past exposure and experience working in partnerships.
· Excellent communication and coordination skills
· A good team player
· Ability to work with diversity.
· Computer literacy skills i.e. working knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their letters of application, together with updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history and send to:
The Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email to: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
NB: As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a Child Protection Policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
Deadline: 11th September, 2015
Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 11th November, 2015