Job Overview
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.
Position Summary:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for Overseeing and ensuring that all activities related to project are implemented in a timely and efficient manner according to the agreed Donor Guidelines, standards and budget, and provide leadership and coordination for all aspects related to the projects/ Programs.
Responsibilities and duties:
Key Result #1: Project management and coordination
• Provide overall leadership, management and guidance to the development of project designs.
• Guide and provide technical support to implementing staff.
• Guide project staff in design and development of Annual Activity Plans and budgets
• Manage and coordinate project activity implementation, in line with approved activity plans and budgets.
• Strengthen capacity of implementing partners, if applicable
Key Result #2: Coordination and reporting
• Provide overall leadership, management and guidance to the development of project designs.
• Guide and provide technical support to implementing staff.
• Guide project staff in design and development of Annual Activity Plans and budgets
• Manage and coordinate project activity implementation, in line with approved activity plans and budgets.
• Strengthen capacity of implementing partners, if applicable
Key Result #3: Project monitoring and evaluation
• Facilitate effective monitoring, documentation and reporting in compliance with agreed standards
• Share M&E findings with staff and other relevant stakeholders
• Working closely with the M&E officers, ensure a functional project M&E system
Key Result #4: Finance management
• Manage project finances and assets in line with FHU policy
• Project budget management and control
Key Result #5: Performance management and supervision
• Manage, supervise and build capacity of project staff in project development, management and implementation.
• Carry out bi-annual performance appraisals of project staff
• Monitor and document performance of partners, if applicable
Key Result #6: Project resource mobilization
• Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners, other NGOs, government, church and local leaders, and other stakeholders in planning and implementation.
• Develop platforms for sharing information with partners and stakeholders
• Guide and participate in joint campaigns, advocacy initiatives for beneficiary empowerment with partners and stakeholders
• Ensure project advocacy initiatives are implemented in line with FHU mandate
• Identify key funding sources in line with FH fundraising strategy and closely work with sector specialists and
• supervisor to acquire these funds.
Key Result #7: Documentation and reporting
• Review and file all relevant project documents
• Timely submission of end of monthly, bi – annual and annual reports and donor specific reports
• Documentation and sharing of best/promising practices to strengthen FHU`s institutional memory and learning
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural extension, Science in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agriculture Economies or related fields is a must. Post-graduate degree is desirable.
• A significant (at least 5 years) experience working with an INGO in increasing positions of reporting and responsibility.
• Experience (2 years) developing and implementing Agriculture and Livelihoods sector activities.
• Minimum 5 years’ Experience with donor compliance and reporting, budgets and tracking of project resources
• Solid experience of community mobilization approaches and coordination with governments / local authorities.
• Good leadership qualities and ability to interact effectively with donors, counterparts and organizations.
• Experience with donor compliance and reporting, budgets and tracking of project resources.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Logistical planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience living and working in dynamic, insecure environments and with local communities.
• Ability to live and work from within a remote post.
• Demonstrated written and oral English communication skills (must be able to provide an independently created and relevant writing sample).
• Demonstrated budget and expense management skills.
• A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.
• Maintains an attitude and behavior or readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of Food for the Hungry.
Language
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive and may be changed at any time.
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? submit your application now to recruitment-fhuganda@fh.org
More Information
- Address Uganda, Uganda, East Africa
- Salary Offer Not disclosed USD not-disclosed Month
