Project Coordinator

Job title:                                 Project Coordinator

Reports to:                             Programmes Director

Supervisee:                            Project Officers

Functionally supports:         Project Teams

Project location:                   Wakiso/Ssenge – Uganda

Main Purpose of the Job

Job Summary

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, managerial responsibility and oversight to the TASO/GF funded project that is implemented in partnership with UGANET/HRAPF. She will work with a multi-disciplinary team and serve as the project focal person to promote the project goals, objectives and achievements/successes. 

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Lead implementation and management of the project;
2. Lead advocacy activities at district and national level;
3. Strengthen capacity of local CBOs (organizations of people affected by malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS) to implement HIV and HIV related activities;
4. Lead dialogues with different stakeholders in implementation of human rights responsive programs;
5. Responsible for production of work plans, budgets and reports for the project;
6. Maintain and monitor project plans, project schedules, budgets and expenditures; including ensuring that project deadlines are met;
7. Direct the establishment of effective and efficient management and operating structures and systems
8. Provide appropriate guidance to the staff of the Project, and continuously ensure that the Project has all the necessary resources to achieve the set targets.
9. Conduct project staff performance appraisals in conjunction with the Programmes Director;
10. Establish effective linkages that will help in effective and efficient achievement of project deliverables;
11. Ensure compliance with TASO and Project policies, regulations and standards in all the activities of the project;
12. Develop and implement strategies for achieving maximum project results/outcomes;
13. Monitor and track progress toward achieving stated project outcomes;
14. Ensure that the project adheres to the necessary national level frameworks and donor related guidelines and that all documentation is appropriately maintained;
15. Organize, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings; and ensure that stakeholder views are well documented and inform continuous project improvement;
16. Document and follow up on important actions and decisions relating to the Project;
17. Assess project risks/challenges, issues and recommend and or implement mitigation measures where applicable;
18. Provide administrative support as needed; and where necessary; and
19. Undertake other project tasks/assignments as required and/or assigned by the supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Development Evaluation, Project Management and Planning or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years demonstrated experience in project planning, management, coordination and evaluation obtained at least from an NGO Sector or the UN or similar settings but (3) three of which should have been at a Project Coordinator Level

Essential Knowledge and competences

• Knowledge of major International donor rules/regulations and track record of implementing donor funded projects;
• Knowledge of Global Fund, its funding cycles and operations (including Country Coordinating Mechanisms);
• Technical knowledge of HIV&AIDS, TB, Malaria, SRHR, and working with people living with and/or affected by HIV, TB and malaria;
• Clear understanding of the national and international legislations, policies and practices on HIV&AIDS, TB, Malaria;
• Extensive knowledge in community work – particularly working with networks of people living with HIV, Key affected populations and people with disabilities;
• Previous knowledge in use of social accountability mechanisms especially the scorecard;
• Knowledge of district decentralized structures and operations;
• A keen sense of understanding of advocacy, campaigning and;
• Human Rights and Gender programming and considerations

Key Skills:

1. Strategic leadership skills;
2. General Management skills;
3. Financial management skills;
4. Leadership and Team Building;
5. Advocacy and Negotiation;
6. Communication Skills;
7. Analytical Skills
8. Interpersonal Skills
9. Report Writing Skills
10. Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
11. Computer Skills (especially Statistical and database packages, and programming)

 

Other Qualities/Attributes

• Accuracy
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

How to apply:

Please only submit your application if it meets the above criteria. Female candidates and women living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Send all your applications to: hr@icwea.org by 20^th May 2021

Or delivered to:

International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa

Plot 1106, Ssenge – Kawanda Road, Off Kayunga

Kampala – Hoima Road,

P.O.BOX 32252, Kampala, Uganda

 

 

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