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Job Title:
Project Coordinator LIFT
Employer:
ZOA Uganda
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 10 March 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
ZOA Uganda is a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing emergency relief, development, and livelihood support to vulnerable communities affected by conflict and disaster in Uganda and the wider East African region. The organization's mission is to promote self-reliance and improve the quality of life for people in need by empowering them with sustainable solutions and practical resources. With a strong reputation for its impactful work, ZOA Uganda is widely recognized for its dedication to humanitarian aid, having garnered trust and respect among both international donors and local communities.
The work culture at ZOA Uganda is centered around professionalism, collaboration, and a deep commitment to helping others, offering employees a meaningful opportunity to contribute to social change while developing professionally in a supportive environment. The organization provides various job opportunities across different sectors, with work arrangements that promote flexibility and inclusivity. Founded to address the urgent needs of displaced populations, ZOA Uganda has evolved from a small-scale relief effort into a comprehensive development partner, delivering long-term solutions in areas such as food security, education, and protection for vulnerable populations.
ZOA Uganda's innovative business model focuses on community-based approaches, fostering resilience through partnerships and locally-driven initiatives. With its reach expanding across Uganda and neighboring countries, the organization continues to grow in size and influence. Core values of integrity, accountability, compassion, and empowerment guide its mission, and through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, ZOA Uganda strives to build stronger, more self-sufficient communities. For more information, visit their website at www.zoa-uganda.org.
Are you looking for Management Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Project Coordinator LIFT (livelihoods / peacebuilding) Lamwo district job at ZOA
Full-time
Deadline:
10 Mar 2024
Project Coordinator LIFT (livelihoods / peacebuilding) Lamwo district job at ZOA
ZOA Uganda
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
ZOA is an international NGO that is inspired by its Christian identity with headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operates in fifteen countries providing relief and recovery to people affected by conflict or natural disasters.
In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Gulu), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works with our local partners on the themes of food security & livelihoods, primary education, and peacebulding with a special focus on land rights. ZOA is looking for a Project Coordinator for the LIFT project, based in Lamwo district, as part of the Acholi programme.
About the project
Over the next 3 years (2024 – 2027) ZOA plans to partner with local organisations and local groups in Lamwo district, to support refugees and host communities, with resilient livelihoods and secure access to land, and reduce dependencies on short term aid.
By building local capacity and ownership of activities, we seek to support households, groups, local organisations and communities to take informed decisions, and which consider the needs of vulnerable people, particularly empowering women, youth and persons with disability.
The INCEPTION PHASE runs from April to June 2024, when we will carry out a baseline study, identify local partner(s) and develop a full proposal and implementation plan. The Project Coordinator will first coordinate the roll out of the inception phase activities then be responsible for supporting local partners during implementation.
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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General
Supports local partners and project staff to implement the project activities in line with the agreed plans;
Ensures project outputs are consistent with the overall project plan, log frame and in line with quality standards, and ountry policies.
Coordinates with relevant partners in Acholi on livelihoods and peacebuilding
Organise regular project review meetings with partners
Responsible for beneficiary accountability within the project
Local partner support
Review reports submitted by partners (narrative and financial)
Conduct quality checks on partner implementation and joint monitoring visits
Supports partner capacity building initiatives in coordination with Programme Quality and support teams
Coordinate partner activities to ensure the project objectives are met
Reporting
Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
Prepare and submit well written success stories;
Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;
Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;
Representation and coordination
Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups;
Participate in relevant coordination meetings concerning the project.
Regular coordination with local government actors and relevant district offices; OPM, UNHCR and other NGO partners.
Contact with other project specific actors, e.g. consultants or service providers.
Human Resource support
Ensure the staff under supervision have weekly and monthly targets;
Conduct weekly or monthly meeting to achieve targets;
Conduct staff appraisal/evaluation as per ZOA’s policy;
Provide technical support through coaching and mentorship of staff for quality implementation of project activities.
Procurement and finance
Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;
Provide appropriate codes for expenses.
Accountability
Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures


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University degree in international development, social science or similar;
At least 3 years successful experience in an NGO working on project implementation;
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields: Food security, land rights, inclusion and gender, lobby & advocacy, MEAL
Experience implementing projects in the refugee setting, and working with local partners is a plus;
Understanding of the local context, culture, and languages is a plus
Skills:
Networking capacities, with interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity
Advocacy skills
Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
Motivated to work independently / self-managing
Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding licence
Attitude/behaviour:
Commitment to inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
High level of personal integrity;
Flexibility and adaptability;
Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment
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