Jobs at International Institute of Rural Reconstruction - Project Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Leadership:

• Provide overall leadership to project execution
• Develop and monitor the implementation of annual and quarterly consolidated work plans, procurement plans and budgets in line with project goals/objectives
• Offer technical support to team in making annual and quarterly activity work plans and budgets and ensure the plans are executed as scheduled
• Regularly monitor and track project’s progress and handle any issues that arise
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Manage the translation of plans into operations and monitor their implementation
• Monitor and supervise timely and quality implementation of project annual plans and targets Serve as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants

2. Resource Mobilization and Sub-grant Management:

• Develop fundable proposals in collaboration with other IIRR members and other key stakeholders for the sustainability of various programs in the region in line with IIRR strategic objectives
• Regularly review and monitor sub-granting processes among implementing partners and follow-up accountability of the grants

3. Performance Management and Staff Issues:

• Track project performance in alignment to project objectives
• Develop performance objectives with and appraise staff
• Carry out capacity gaps assessment and build (train, mentor, and support supervise) staff for effective project execution
• Supervise and implement support activities to maintain a competent & motivated staff
• Anticipate and ensure staff gaps are filled in a timely manner

4. Partnerships, Networking and Advocacy:

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships and networks with district key stakeholders and other partner organizations involved in programs and advocate for comprehensive, relevant and harmonized interventions in the region in line with various program objectives and Central and Local Governments.
• Represent IIRR in local, national and international forums
• Facilitate staff capacity enhancement on aspects of partnering, collaboration and networking
• Facilitate effective management of sub-granting to different implementing partners
• Facilitate periodic mapping and updating of the partners database at the programme level
• Ensure partner review and reflection events are held on a periodic basis.

5. Resource Management and Accountability:

• Ensure periodic reports are written and shared with relevant stakeholders in time and in agreed formats
• Ensure assets and equipment are prudently utilised and well maintained according to policy and set guidelines
• Implement policies that promote accountability of resources
• Use project management tools to monitor budget, plans and expenditure
• Manage budget according to project budget expenditure within planned time frame and approved budgets
• Monitor and manage over or under spending in a timely manner in line with standards
• Ensure adherence to financial management and accountability in line with policy guidelines
• Risk management – Monitor and address or report any risks to management
• Ensure appropriate filing and availability of documents required for internal and external communications, accountability, audits, and evaluation purposes and reporting

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management and Masters is an added advantage. Certificate in PMDPro, PMP is desired
• A minimum of three years’ experience in managing Livelihoods programs/projects with a reputable international NGO, and experience with Central and Local Governments and donor relations
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and of project management tools
• Effective communication skills (written and spoken) in the English language

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via email by sending an up-to-date CV and cover letter including contacts of three referees and current remuneration package (Mandatory) to:

Country Director,

International Institute for Rural Reconstruction,

Uganda Program,

P. O. Box 35536, Kampala, Uganda.

Email to: uganda@iirr.org, evelyn.amone@iirr.org

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 26th June, 2016