Under the Equity and Quality in Education (EQE) project Plan International Uganda is working in partnership with Educate a Child (EAC) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) through the District Education Offices in Lira and Kamuli to support 60,000 OOSC enroll and stay in school over a four year period. The project focuses on girls, children with disabilities, children affected by conflict, children living in extreme poverty and orphans. The project set targets for both enrollment and completion of primary education for OVCs at risk of not enrolling on time, at risk of dropping out and those who have already dropped out and are wishing to reintegrate into school.
The purpose of this position is to provide on ground coordination and day – to – day delivery of the planned EQE project activities based on approved work plans by the supervisor. She/he will support the project manager in planning, implementation, partnership management and reporting of the project.
The successful candidate will report to Project Manager – EQE with dotted line to Program Unit Manager.

Specific Job Responsibilities:
• Effectively implementing programme activities to achieve project outcomes in line with donor procedures and targets.
• Manage agreed operation of the project on a day-to-day basis, including planning and problem-solving tasks and escalation to the Project Manager of risks to achieving project goals or deadlines.
• Contribute to the implementation of action plans that will improve enrollment and retention of OOSC.
• Provide information to inform quarterly progress reports to the Donor.
• Support the Project Manager in the implementation of other relevant tools for the successful implementation of project plans.
• Responsible for managing and coordinating the data collection, assist in data analysis and report writing.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the project progress in terms of the status of the project plan and regularly report to the Project Manager.
• Every month ensure that the project progress log is completed in SAP.
• Ensure the project plan is delivered against agreed timescales as directed by the Project Manager.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of progress reports on the learning arising from the project.
• Organise regular district specific performance review meetings to assess progress but also to agree on and communicate any changes in strategy with the key project stakeholders.
• Ensure Plan’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines are adhered to in project implementation.

Skills and qualifications
• Bachelor degree (preferred) in Education, Gender studies, Social work, Law, Human Rights or equivalent in experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in coordinating school based/ education projects in Equity, Access and Quality projects.
• Experience working collaboratively with community organizations, schools, community agencies, and District Government structures.
• Experience in advocacy and civil society strengthening is preferred.
• Local Knowledge and understanding of development education aims, methodologies of Kamuli district.
• Fluent in English and any of the languages commonly spoken in Kamuli district (Lusoga).
• Proven track record in coordinating initiatives, networks or projects.
• Ability to ride motorcycle.
• Proven track record of at least three years working experience in participatory governance
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and management skills.
• Excellent facilitation skills including facilitation of children and youth.
• Skills in budget monitoring.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with community and school scorecards would be an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae, including their contacts, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of 3 references plus salary history touganda.recruitment@plan-international.org, not later than 28 August, 2015.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 28 October, 2015.