Project Coordinator NGO Jobs – Youth Advocacy and Development Network (YADNET Uganda)

Project Coordinator NGO Jobs – Youth Advocacy and Development Network (YADNET Uganda)

Job Title:    Project Coordinator

Organisation: Youth Advocacy and Development Network (YADNET Uganda)

Project Name: SHE LEADS PROJECT

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: National Coordinator/E.D

About US:

Youth Advocacy and Development Network (YADNET Uganda) is an organization /coalition registered in Uganda with registration number INDR153454304NB that brings together partners/CSOs that work with and for young people on SRHR, Economic Empowerment and Environment. The membership organization has coordination structures of members in all regions of uganda with regional coordination offices in Arua, Lira, Mbale, Hoima, Mbarara, Kamuli and Moroto with National office in Najeera, Kampala.

 

About SHE LEADS PROJECT:

She Leads is a programme developed for the Power of Voices Strategic Partnerships with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. The programme focuses on strengthening capacity of civil society organisations in the field of lobby and advocacy, with a specific focus on strengthening lobby capacity of young women and girls (GYW) and the civic space wherein they operate. Consortium partners are Terre de Hommes, Defence for Children-Ecpat and FEMNET. The number of targeted groups are; 28 girl – led groups, 35 CSOs. In total 3000 girls and young women will benefit. The districts to be covered are Kampala, Kamuli and Buyende. There will be many stakeholders in the project (Government, CSOs), in this regard Plan International Uganda mutually agrees with Youth advocacy and development network (YADNET) on how to collaborate in the implementation of the aforementioned project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Ensure the project is implemented as planned and reported on time.
• Design, develop and implement the project workplans, tools and schedules in the 3 project sites of Kamuli, Kampala and Kamuli.
• Establish and strengthen Girls and Young Women groups in the project sites.
• Preparing presentations to update senior management on the project’s progress and showcase the project’s value.
• Tracking and communicating project risks and opportunities.
• Looking for ways to increase the project’s profitability and reduce expenses where possible.
• Ensuring deadlines are met.
• Organizing and attending stakeholder meetings.
• Providing administrative support.
• Organizing project team meetings and recording minutes.
• Liaising with donors to determine and track the project’s objectives.
• Handling financial queries and needs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field of study from a recognized university/institution. Having Master’s degree in any field relevant to project management or post graduate qualifications, is an advantage,
• At least three years of previous experience in project coordination
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of file management, transcription and other administrative procedures
• Ability to work on tight deadlines

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications to: kyadnet@gmail.com

Deadline: Friday 26th March 2021 at 17:00hours/5:00pm

 

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