World Vision Uganda Project Coordinator- Karamoja Locusts Response Jobs
World Vision Uganda Project Coordinator- Karamoja Locusts Response Jobs
Purpose of the positionTo oversee and ensure that all activities related to project are implemented in a timely and efficient manner according to the agreed World Vision Uganda, and Donor Guidelines, and provide leadership and coordination for all aspects related to project activities in the designated 3 districts.
Key Outputs/Responsibilities
Project Management and Development
Provide overall leadership, management and guidance to the implementation of the project
Guide and provide technical support to project staff.
Manage and coordinate project activity implementation.
Strengthen capacity of implementing partners when and where necessary as per project design
Review project documents
Project Monitoring and Evaluation, documentation and reporting
Facilitate effective monitoring, documentation and reporting in compliance with agreed standards
In liaison with the Evidence and learning specialists, ensure a functional project M&E system
Timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Effectively document all information related to project success, innovations and promising practices and disseminate through appropriate mechanisms
Performance Management and Supervision
Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff to implement, monitor and report on the project activities as required including ensuring that work within the team is planned and organized to meet the projects needs in the most cost effective manner
Conduct quarterly and annual staff performance appraisals
Monitor and document performance of partners
Ensure staff are fully engaged and actively contributing to various initiatives
Establish a staff partnership mechanism aligning performance to WVI global strategy and ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with WVU policies and procedures
Finance/budget and Asset Management
Manage project finances and assets in line with WV and donor policies
Budget management and control- project budget expenditure is within the planned time frame and approved budgets.
Financial management – work with the project accountant(s) to ensure timely financial reporting and accountability in line with donor policy guidelines.
Provide required support during project audit
Risk management – Monitor and address or report any risks to management.
Asset management – manage assets for the project in line with assets and other policy and set guidelines.
Local level Networking and collaboration
Build and maintain effective strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other LOCAL stakeholders
for effective implementation of the project.
Engage and work closely with district and national level networks/institutions/organizations relevant to promoting and increasing adoption of quality declared seeds through local seed business model
Ensure project advocacy initiatives are implemented in line with WVUs Advocacy agenda
Organize and hold regular reflection and/or learning meetings with project stakeholders as planned
Qualifications
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Masters’ degree in: Environmental Management, Forestry, Agriculture, Renewable Energy or related discipline from reputable university.
At least 5 years’ post graduate experience preferably with an International NGO in facilitating humanitarian response projects.
Experience working in the Karamoja sub region is desirable
Has an in depth knowledge in the functioning of evergreen agriculture/natural resource development programmes/projects
Practical skills in facilitating communities’ understanding and application of evergreen agriculture/FMNR approaches in agricultural production and marketing
Particular skills in facilitating farmer collective actions for sustainable agricultural production and marketing
Has skills and experience in facilitating development of sustainable market linkages with chain actors
Knowledge and Skills in gender analysis and participatory methodologies
Has good networking and communication skills
Has a good understanding of district, national and eastern African regional and global natural resource management and market dynamics
Is creative and has a sense for innovation and experiments
Has excellent interpersonal, facilitation and business negotiation skills.
A working knowledge of strategic Learning through Evaluation Accountability and Planning is an asset
Ability to work and communicate in cross-cultural environment;
Experience in developing natural resource program strategies, approaches and models.
Experience in program design, proposal writing, and resource mobilization.
Experience in networking and strategic relationships management.
Good research, evidence-generation, policy debate and advocacy skills.
Self-motivated and ability to make decisions;
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision Uganda Project Coordinator- Karamoja Locusts Response Jobs
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