Project Coordinator NGO Jobs – Africa 2000 Network Uganda (A2N)
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organization: Africa 2000 Network Uganda (A2N)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Africa 2000 Network Uganda (A2N) is a local Non-Governmental organization that was conceived in 1986 at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Special Session on the Critical economic Situation in Africa. Later in 1990, the idea developed into a United Nations Development Program that was implemented in 13 African Countries supporting community based projects aimed at environmental protection and promotion of ecologically sustainable development for improved livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the project, coordinate the implementation of activities, and report on results..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic guidance to the project staff according to the designed and agreed strategy
- Prepare work plans in order to guarantee and coordinate the smooth implementation of the project
- Compile project technical and financial reports on a regular basis as may be required
- Mobilize and sensitize farming communities and other stakeholders about the project goals and strategies
- Design, organize and facilitate training courses to address identified training needs of farmer groups
- Build strategic partnerships with other organizations and institutions within the project area
- Represent the project in seminars and meetings and prepare presentations and briefs/notes
- Supervise project staff and appraise their performance in line with A2N-Uganda HR Policy
- Ensure proper use of project funds and other assets in line with the A2N Uganda’s project guidelines
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree related to either Agriculture or Environmental science/management
- Six years of working experience with farmer communities and natural resource management
- Demonstrable skills and experience in project management (human and financial)
- Excellent skills for networking and collaboration at local and international levels
- Excellent communication and report writing skills in English
- Demonstrable skills and competences of working with diverse multidisciplinary teams
- High integrity, honesty and intrinsic motivation for sustainable rural development in Uganda
- Possession of a PhD in a relevant field or demonstrable research affinity
- Ability to provide extension services to both male and female farmers
- Experience in interdisciplinary development projects, preferably also with international staff
- Experience in organizing stakeholders’ meetings and workshops at district and watershed levels
- Able to speak Lugisu
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit their applications comprising of a letter explaining your motivation in applying for this job (max 2 pages), your CV (max 4 pages) and copies of academic papers and testimonials to: a2n@a2n.org.ug or deliver hard copies addressed to; The Executive Director of Africa 2000 Network Uganda (Plot 70 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya, Lower Kololo; P0 Box 21990, Kampala).
Deadline: 12th April 2019
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