Programme Coordinator NGO Jobs – Restless Development
Job Opportunity: Programme Coordinator at Restless Development
Organization: Restless Development
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Salary: Gross monthly Salary UGX 5,026,041
Reports to: Programme Manager
Direct Reports: Programme Officer
Travel: Occasional domestic travels may be required
About Restless Development: Restless Development is a global non-profit focused on empowering young leaders. With a presence in nine countries, the organization runs youth-led programs addressing key issues and runs the Youth Collective network.
Job Summary:
The Programme Coordinator will support the “Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2)” project in Uganda, focusing on empowering girls to lead and shape inclusive climate policies and actions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the G2C2 project.
- Coordinate girl-led needs assessments and evidence-building processes.
- Facilitate training and skills development in green entrepreneurship and climate activism.
- Conduct community dialogues on gender norms and climate activism.
- Participate in developing girl-led climate advocacy action plans.
- Establish mentoring and coaching models for girls and grassroots youth-led CSOs.
- Ensure stakeholder understanding of G2C2 and other Restless Development programs.
- Develop partnerships and report to senior management.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Graduate-level degree in Environment, Climate, Advocacy, Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
- Postgraduate in Project Planning is an advantage.
- Experience in program management and budgeting.
- Excellent budget management skills.
- Experience in staff management, including performance management.
- Ability to analyze problems and make sound operational decisions.
- Excellent organizational skills and a methodological approach to program management.
- Communication skills, experience in M&E systems and research, and understanding of gender mainstreaming.
- IT skills and risk management capabilities.
- Motorcycle riding skills with a valid permit.
Benefits:
- Transparent global salary scale with pension contributions and other benefits.
- Recognition of values and achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.
- Work-life balance with generous annual leave, birthday leave, flexible working, and study leave.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and mentoring.
- Travel and medical insurance for work-related travel.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an updated resume and a cover letter (max 750 words) with tangible examples of relevant skills and experience. Apply online through the provided link.
Application Deadline: 10th January 2024
For more information, visit Restless Development’s website or contact their offices directly. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant project empowering young girls in climate action and leadership.