Project Coordinator Non-profit Careers – Save the Children International
Job Title: Project Coordinator – West Nile Region
Organisation: Save the Children International
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing the implementation of Child Protection Programme activities in SCI emergence locations, mentoring and coaching staff and to represent and advocate for Save the Children’s work and organizational priorities in child protection with a wide range of external parties including Government (OPM), communities, donors during field visits, and other humanitarian agencies operating in the area. The incumbent will be expected to provide leadership and guidance to the project implementing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is consistently dissatisfied with the status quo, but enough of a realist to understand when to drive for change and when not to; to help ensure positive and lasting change in the lives of the most marginalized and vulnerable children.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the Save the Children Project Coordinator – West Nile Region job placement must hold a Degree in Education specializing in Early Childhood Development/ Education Additional or post graduate qualification in Public health or community health is an added advantage.
- Three years of progressive working experience in planning and implementing Education programmes with INGOs.
- Having at least two years of teaching experience in primary schools.
- Must be willing to be based in the field.
- Previous experience of working with the Local Government and local partners with focus on improving the learning environments is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the title link below.
Deadline: 2nd April 2019
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