4 District Project Coordinator USAID Project Jobs – Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)
Job Title: District Project Coordinator (4 Job Positions)
Organisation: Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: OVC Manager
About US:
ACORD-U (Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda) is an indigenous Non Governmental Organization (NGO) working for social justice and development. ACORD has been working in Uganda since 1979 with operations in over 25 districts across Uganda. The ACORD-U works in conjunction with people who have been denied their basic rights, helping to better understand, to challenge, and to change the situation in which they find themselves.
About USAID ICYD Project:
The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U), received grants from USAID, to implement the “Integrated Children and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity” in Central and Western Uganda (Mityana, Gomba, Luwero, Kyenjojo and Kakumiro Districts)
Job Summary: The District Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing overall leadership and project management support of ICYD activities in the district. You will be responsible for coordinating, networking, supervising social workers and ensuring services delivery at household level by Para social workers is on course and representing the project, compiling work plans and reports among others. Work with the M&E Officer to ensure that quality data is collected and entered in the ICYD MIS
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Social work and Social Development, Education, Community psychology, Counselling and guidance or a related field.
- A post graduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage.
- At least three years’ consistent experience in a technical advisory/ support role with an NGO.
- Must have worked in local government systems, managing private/public partnerships.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter with 2 work related referees and a table showing your past 3 year salary history to: Human Resource Officer, Agency for Cooperation in Research & Development, P.O Box 280 Kampala, Uganda by email: hr@acorduganda.org or Hand deliver to Plot 1272, Block 15, Nsambya, Ggaba Road or ACORD Mbarara Field Offices.
Deadline: 26th November, 2020.
NB: ACORD Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thus, if you do not hear from us by 4th December 2020 you are not considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.