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Deputy Project Coordinator job at Ministry Of Agriculture Animal Industry And Fisheries (MAAIF) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is a Government Ministry charged with creating an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector. It is commonly known as Ministry of Agriculture and carries out its role by enhancing crop production, improving food and nutrition security, widening export base and improved incomes of the farmers.
The Ministry is the overseer of the Agricultural sector where it formulates, reviews and implement national policies, plans, strategies, regulations and standards and enforce laws, regulations and standards along the value chain of crops, livestock and fisheries
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Deadline:
1 Mar 2024
Deputy Project Coordinator job at Ministry Of Agriculture Animal Industry And Fisheries (MAAIF)
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
The Government of Uganda has received funding from the World Bank towards financing a six (6) year Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP). The Project is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).
The overall Project Development Objective is to increase productivity, market access and resilience of selected value chains in the project area (69 districts) and to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency.
The project consists of five components: (a) Strengthening Climate Smart Agricultural Research, Seed. and Agro-Climatic Information Systems; (b) Promoting Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies and Practices; (c) Market Development and Linkages to Selected Value Chains; (d) Contingency Emergency Response Component; and (e) Project Management, Coordination, and Implementation. The project is seeking to recruit qualified and suitable person for the position of Deputy Project Coordinator
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Coordinate the preparations by the line Departments and Agencies of project briefs, detailed annual costed work plans, budgets, and other working documents as required in the financing agreement;
Development of strategies to keep UCSATP on track, and updating of the project's results framework; Follow up supervision of selected consultants and contractors for contracted project activities to ensure compliance with agreed performance standards and prepare monthly (or more frequently if necessary) reports for Project Coordinator's attention;
Working closely with Project Coordinator to ensure the line departments appoint competent teams for the review and quality assurance of goods and services delivered under the project:
Participating and providing sound technical advice on project management in all technical meetings related to all project components;
Following up the payment of consultants, suppliers, and contractors and confirm from contract managers that the work done, or goods and services supplied is commensurate to payment; and that necessary documentation is submitted to relevant authorities for timely payment: vii. Assist the Project Coordinator to ensure that financial facilitation for planned activities and office requirements are processed and approved in time, properly utilized and duly accounted;
Assist the Project Coordinator to track the achievement of results in line with the project results framework: ix. Processing information needs of key stakeholders and providing timely feedback on the project.
Providing advisory services about relationship management, risk management, conflict resolution, project and quality assurance, project monitoring, change management and any other aspects to ensure successful delivery of the project.
Coordinating the timely implementation of recommendations from line departments, monthly reports, audits, and reports from Government Inspection Agencies, such as Auditor General, PPDA, IGG, etc and recommendations by the World Bank and include findings in the monthly report.
Follow up the implementation of the environmental and social management framework (ESMF) and Refugee Protections Framework (RPF) based on information received.
Appraisal of the project staff performance on a six months' basis.
Undertake any other responsibilities related to the project as requested by the Project Coordinator


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S/He must have a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Sciences. Fisheries, Environmental Sciences, Rural Development, Economics, Public Administration, Project Planning and Management or any other relevant course from a recognized University.
The ideal candidate should have a Post Graduate Degree in any of the fields above.
A Post Graduate qualification in project planning and management, or monitoring and evaluation, or business administration is an added advantage.
Experience and competencies:
At least 7 years working experience in a reputable organization five of which should have been in Project
Management/Leadership responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience in financial management, procurement management and monitoring and evaluation during project implementation.
Experience working in the agricultural sector.
Experience in use of computer programs for project management and reporting. Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word and MS Excel and internet/email is a mandatory requirement.
Experience in implementing externally funded projects
Good oral and written communication skills. Should be fluent in English.
Strong interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams in an organization at all levels.
Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
A track record of integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources.
Reporting
The Deputy Project Coordinator shall report to the National Project Coordinator UCSATP.
Duration of the Assignment
The Deputy Project Coordinator shall be appointed on a six months probation period and a final contract period of 18 (eighteen) months renewable after satisfactory performance during the probationary period.
JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All candidates should send their written applications with copies of academic credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating contact details of (03) referees addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture. Animal Industry and Fisheries, and delivered to the Procurement Unit located at Plot No.14 Lugard Road Entebbe, P.0. Box 102, Entebbe - Uganda


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