Organization: Action for
Community Development (ACODEV)
Funding Source: U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID)
Project Name: Sustainable
Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
Action for Community Development (ACODEV) is a Non-Governmental
Organization that serves and empowers individuals, families and communities in
East and Southern African region through promotion of innovative solutions in
the areas of Human Rights, Health Promotions and Institutional Capacity
Strengthening.
ACODEV will be implementing Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth
in Central and Western Uganda over the next five years. The Project will
improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of
vulnerable populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect to a
minimum of 625,000 children and 101,500 households in 17 districts in central
and western Uganda. The Project is being
implemented by a consortium of partner consisting of CRS being the lead,
Futures Group, ANPPCAN and TPO.
Job Summary: The Regional Coordinator will primarily
be responsible for the identification of potential partners and hosts update
sector and sub-sector analyses. S/he will also support in M&E and impact
assessment.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the effective implementation of
programmes practical protection of children from abuse, neglect and
exploitation through community mobilization, awareness and education on
the rights of children at national, district and community level. - In charge of developing and implementing
programmes and activities for empowering children with knowledge and
skills to protect themselves from abuse and neglect and exploitation as
well as promote their meaningful participation in the protection and
promotion of their rights at all levels. - Ensuring the systematic provision of
legal, medical, psychosocial and other support necessary for the recovery
and reintegration of abused children and maintain links and nurture
partnerships with the relevant service providers and key actors. - Ensuring the preparation of appropriate
reports on programmes as may be required from time to time. - Providing overall management and
Supervision of Project staff in all project areas. - Responsible for ensuring quality controls
in implementation and effective monitoring and evaluation of Projects in
Collaboration with District Project Coordinators. - Strengthening and building Partnership and
collaborations with all project stakeholders in the region and other
development Partners. - Keenly monitoring the project
implementation comparing with the stated results using the developed
monitoring and Evaluation frameworks. - Overseeing and mentoring the program staff
and ensuring that they are delivering results. - Appraise staff on annual basis in
comparison with their Job descriptions. - Actively coordinate the Regional Program
Management meetings on quarterly basis to evaluate program performance in
the region. - Coordinate the implementation of the
Programs at the Regional Level. - Take part in the documentation of key
success stories from the Community about the project. - Review reports from the District
Coordinators, Grants and Compliance Specialists and other project staff
before submission to Project Manager. - Provide strategic direction in the
Development of annual work plans and budgets.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a BA/BS degree in a relevant field. Possession of an M.A. in development
related field is preferred. - At least three years’ administrative or
project management experience. - Five or more years’ experience working
with National or USAID funded programs. - Good knowledge and understanding of
administration, finance and logistical/procurement management. - Previous experience in working in
partnership with other local and international personnel. - S/he must have detailed knowledge of
individual partnerships in order to efficiently serve as a backup to the
Project Manager. - Comprehensive knowledge and / or
experience in results-based management & results oriented approach to
project implementation - Excellent interpersonal, networking and
team building skills - Excellent oral & written communication
skills with analytic capacity & ability to synthesize project outcomes
and relevant finishing into quality papers and reports, intended for a
range of audiences; - Shares knowledge and experience actively,
mentors project staff - Capacity to produce high quality
communication and outreach materials to inform stakeholders and project
partners - Possess the ability to work
collaboratively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Ability to build capacity and develop
strong working relationships with senior national staff. - Ability to initiate, consult as
appropriate, and see tasks through to completion - Proven project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive approach to responsibilities and
problem- solving skills - High degree of creativity
- Team player and ability to work
independently - Ability to manage multiple priorities
concurrently - Self-guided, strong organizational and
planning skills - Ability to establish healthy, cooperative
and positive relations with partners and hosts, volunteers and other
stakeholders. - Excellent oral and written communication
skills - Past experience with and enthusiasm for on
the job training. - Computer literacy i.e. Knowledge of
Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) required. - Desire to work effectively in a team
oriented environment.
ACODEV’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to
protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. It is
ACODEV’s policy not to solicit money for the entire recruitment process.
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover
letter, updated CV and three work references (names and contact information
only) to: Plot 98/99 Masoli Road 600M off Gayaza Road. Kampala. Uganda.
Deadline: Wednesday, 6th
May 2015
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