Job Title: Project Coordinator-REAL
Organisation: Plan International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About US:
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.
Job Summary: Project coordinators report to the Project Manager – REAL Project and will provide technical leadership in the coordination and delivery of planning and implementation of the SRHR, Positive Parenting, Male engagement, and YEE elements of the project in Moyo and Adjumnai districts. Specifically, the incumbent will provide leadership to ensure effective coordination of partnerships and collaborations, timely and effective day-to-day work-planning, budget management and reporting according to the grant agreement / donor requirements and Plan’s policies.
Dimensions of the Role
- Key member of Health Program Thematic area supported by the Technical Advisor Health based at Country office.
- Provides overall project leadership in planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities to achieve the set project objectives and targets.
- Manage partnerships and coordinate collaborations for the project
- He/she is responsible for the delivery of the Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for out and In-school Adolescent girls and boys and Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE), positive parenting, and GBV component of this project.
- He/she supports in strengthening equitable access to and utilization of integrated quality services to out of-School Youth and marginalized women & girls across the target population.
- He/she supports in providing emergency GBV, SRHR and YEE support to girls and boys affected by sexual violence targeted by the project.
- He/she supports in strengthening GBV, SRHR and YEE response strategies to improve self-reliance and resilience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Accountabilities
Working in close consultation and supervision of the Project Manager – REAL Project the Project Coordinator performs the following roles to implement SRHR, GBV and YEE component of this project:
Project Planning:
- Support in the Development and periodical review of operational plan, annual / quarterly plans and budgets for effective project implementation.
- Support the technical design of the project interventions, development of technical tools with adequate consultation and participation of staff and other key stakeholders at all stages of project implementation.
- Coordinate, supervise and appraise REAL Project Officers of Yumbe and Adjumani.
- Ensure efficient utilisation and timely accountability of funds and other resources allocated in accordance with grant conditions
- Develop and submit quality Project Annual Plans based on the phased project budget, procurement plan and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) in line with PIU and donor requirements before the set deadline.
- Develop and share a monthly GBV, SRHR and YEE project work plan.
- Attend and execute / follow-up on actions resulting from planning, review and reflection meetings with the donor (UNFPA) and respective Ministry Technical Working Group (TWG) / member office representative or District Health, Education / Community Development Service.
- Develop timely and quality monthly, quarterly and annual work plans shared with the line manager.
- Monitor GBV. SRHR and YEE project activities to ensure quality, timeliness and adherence to both PIU and donor policies and procedures.
Project implementation Management
- Effectively manage the day-to-day implementation of the GBV, SRHR and YEE project operations to ensure compliance with the approved annual plan, phased budget, procurement plan, donor requirement, essential standards and policies.
- Ensure efficient utilisation and timely accountability of funds and other resources allocated in accordance with grant conditions.
- Prepare and submit quality and timely project reports to project stakeholders as per donor requirements and the project monitoring & evaluation plan.
- Initiate, develop and nurture cordial relations with relevant government agencies both at central and local government levels, project partners and wider stakeholder fraternity.
- Maintain high standard of integrity, transparency and accountability in the course of project implementation.
- Provision of regular operations and implementation updates on project progress and challenges to allow for timely interventions and corrective actions by management.
- Ensure that project interventions are effectively documented with evidence before, during and after
- Develop a system for capturing, documenting and disseminating project experiences, achievements, lesson learnt and best practices to stakeholders while maintaining project records for accountability purposes.
- Organise and hold regular performance review meetings to access progress and to agree on any change in strategy with the key project stakeholders
- Develop concepts and proposals for possible funding as need may arise.
- Ensure clear quarterly accountability of all project inputs/resources given out or offered to the community.
- Identify and participate in operational research /related to the project.
- Risk management – Monitor and address or report any risks to management.
Advocacy and Coordination
- S/he will participate in GBV, Gender and SRHR advocacy and coordination activities and networks in close collaboration with Technical Advisor – Health, Country Advocacy & Influencing Specialist, and Gender specialist in strengthening linkages with relevant stakeholders and government agencies (Ministry of Health, Education, Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development as well as other GBV, SRHR & YEE Implementing Partners), mobilizing partners and stakeholders in the establishment of Technical working groups for GBV, SRHR within respective district of jurisdiction.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or any Health-related discipline with experience in Gender Transformative, and ASRHR programming, knowledge in GBV and YEE will be an added advantage
- Post graduate training in either Public health, Project Planning & Management, Health Systems Strengthening, Community Health, Reproductive Health and Gender etc. will be of added advantage.
- At least three years’ minimum hands –on progressive experience in planning and implementation of school / community-based health Programme targeting Adolescents / Young people in and out-of-school especially on GBV and SRHR including in emergency situations where at least 2 years MUST have been at project / budget management level.
- Knowledge of the guidelines and international conventions governing hosting of refugees is an added advantage.
- Hands-on experience of working in rural settings and refugee settlements.
- Practical knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring of community-based GBV, SRHR and YEE programs.
- Experience in working with respective District Local Government and Implementing Partners in GBV, SRHR, YEE and / or Child Protection is an added advantage.
- Experience in working with respective District Local Government, local partners and training in ASRH, with a focus on humanitarian setting is an added advantage.
- Experience in SRHR – related capacity building for health facilities, school and community health structures is an added advantage.
- Willingness to work in a typical rural district and travel 80% of the time in field.
- Excellent budget management skills
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong skills in teamwork and networking
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in networking with other development partners in the field.
- Excellent skills in documentation and report writing
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills in multi-cultural contexts
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point.
- Motorcycle riding skills and permit is required.
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 16th September 2022
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