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Project Coordinator (LF Uganda Project) job at Sightsavers | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Sightsavers is a global organization dedicated to preventing and treating avoidable blindness and promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities. With a mission to transform the lives of millions of people through health and education initiatives, Sightsavers is recognized for its commitment to improving the well-being of those in marginalized communities, particularly in low-income countries. Known for its innovative programs in eye health and disability inclusion, Sightsavers works in collaboration with local partners to bring about sustainable impact.
The organization's work culture emphasizes inclusivity, flexibility, and a commitment to diversity, offering employees a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. Job opportunities within the organization are geared toward individuals who share a passion for global health and social justice, with roles offering opportunities for growth and development. Sightsavers' history dates back to 1950 when it was founded to support people suffering from blindness, and it has since evolved into a leading advocate for accessible healthcare and disability rights.
The organization’s business model integrates social impact with partnerships that ensure long-term sustainability in health programs. Sightsavers operates in over 30 countries and has made significant contributions to eye care and disability inclusion worldwide. Its core values are centered on integrity, respect, equality, and collaboration. Sightsavers actively supports corporate social responsibility through its advocacy and community-focused health and education initiatives. For more information, visit www.sightsavers.org.
Sightsavers is an International Development Organization which works with partners to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities in over 33 developing countries across Africa, Asia and America. Sightsavers seeks to achieve a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers offers a great place to work within easy reach of London and Brighton.
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Project Coordinator (LF Uganda Project) job at Sightsavers
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Job Description
Job Title: Project Coordinator (LF Uganda Project)
Organisation: Sightsavers
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Sightsavers Uganda office is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to work with the local district government (DLGs) of Acholi Sub-region to ensure that LF Uganda NTD project is planned implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible standards, as laid out in Sightsavers Programme & Implementation manual (PIM).
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
As the Project Coordinator you will develop relationships with District Local Governments (DLGs) of Teso Sub-region to achieve the objectives of the project. You will support partners to manage all aspects of the project cycle, assist project partners in the preparation of budget and forecast, and ensure that that the DLGs are supported to deliver high quality project deliverables on timely basis.
Further duties and responsibilities involve:
Supporting partners in the identification of their capacity development needs, in line with Sightsavers partnership policy and guidelines, and facilitate capacity building activities to meet those needs
Negotiate partnership agreements or memorandum of understanding, MOUs with the DLGs of Teso sub-region
Represent Sightsavers in DLG and development partners meeting in Teso subregion
Work with partners to identify needs for technical support in relation to trachoma elimination estimates
Support partners to ensure that all project documentation, reports and related support documents like maps are made available in a timely and accessible way
Attend to project visitors and facilitate their activities
Monitor expenditure of project financial or actively returns
Ensure that partners submit timey financial or activity returns
Represent Sightsavers to District Local Governments and development partners in the target regions
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
As the successful candidate you will hold a tertiary qualification (bachelor’s or above), or equivalent working experience in social sciences, public health, development studies.
You will possess experience implementing programmes, in particular health programmes and/or neglected tropical disease programmes with a focus on Monitoring and Evaluation, have knowledge of the WHO SAFE approach to trachoma elimination, and have experience working with District Local Governments health departments.
Experience in data processing and management of large-scale surveys
Demonstrated experience of statistical and or data analysis packages (SPSS, STATA, Excel, Power BI)
Prior experience carrying out qualitative and quantitative data collection
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Knowledge and experience of working with district local governments and district health systems
Knowledge and experience of the NGO sector
Experience in advocacy work in health and in general development
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the Apply Button below. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Deadline: 5th January 2025
