Project Coordinator – Hoima

at Catholic Relief Services
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted February 29, 2024
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

•Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
•Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
•Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.

Basic Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration required or a degree in International Relations or in the field of agriculture, agroforestry would be a plus.
•Minimum of 8 years work experience in project support, ideally in the field of agriculture and livelihoods and for an NGO.
•Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Required Languages – Ability to speak English and any of the local languages.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% within the areas of operation and to Kampala offices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
•Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners.
•Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
•Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications
•Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
•Staff supervision experience a plus.
•Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
•Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
•Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
•Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
•Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
•Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
•Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:
•Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
•Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
•Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Key Working Relationships
•Supervisory: Project Officers, MEAL Officers, Agroforestry Officers, Driver, and Administrative Assistant, Office Maintenance.
•Internal: works closely with area program managers on land restoration and value chains.
•External: work closely with key stakeholders and partners.