Project Coordinator (Full Time)

Association de santé publique de Genève (UDHA) strives to empower, promote and strengthen key health and development interventions in communities we work. We envision a society in which people are fully empowered to manage their health and development needs. UDHA is Sub Recipient to Global Fund (UGA-C-TASO 1449) under the new funding model implemented in partnership with TASO and aims to support the implementation of Uganda’s Response to the HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis. UDHA requires the services of dedicated, competent, innovative and result-oriented individuals for employment on a contract basis for the posts below;

Job Title: Project Coordinator (Full Time)

Reports to: Executive Officer

Location: UDHA headquarters in Iganga, with frequent travels in the districts of operation

Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership to the project staff implementing
activities in areas of operation and ensure timely reporting and accountability
for all project activities in areas of jurisdiction.

Job Specifications,
qualification and Requirements of the Post

• Bachelor’s Degree in
  Social Sciences, Education, Development studies or related disciplines.
• Post Graduate
  qualifications in Development studies, Project planning and management,
  training in HIV/AIDs care and programs, M&E and related courses will be an
  added advantage.
• The suitable candidate
  must have at least 3 years working experience in SRHR, HIV, TB, family
  planning, and health Systems strengthening and programming
• Familiar with working
  with Non-Governmental organizations in a rural settings of Uganda, and familiar
  with health system functions.
• Presentation,
  facilitation and training ,analytical and report writing skills
• Good communication
  skills and positive attitude to team work
• Ability to work under
  minimum supervision
• Ability to multi task
  and meet tight deadlines

Job responsibilities

Project managements and Co-ordination:

• Experience of
  coordinating, planning and reporting and ability to actively support project
  teams to manage competing work priorities.
• Prepare monthly,
  quarterly and annual project work Plans and Budgets
• Supervise  staff within jurisdiction, while mentoring
  them to deliver Project results and deliverables
• Supervise and monitor
  implementation and compliance with the approved donor budget and work Plans

• Ensure proper utilization and
  accountability for all resources allocated to staff
• Represent UDHA in the Sector Working Groups
  at district levels
• Build sound and mutually respectable
  relations with the communities and stakeholders served by the project
• Time management skills with strong organizational
  management skills.
• Knowledge of programme
  management standards, tools and techniques applicable to the project.
• Self-motivated,
  ability to use own initiative, flexibility.
• Decision making Sound
  judgment and the confidence to take independent action; a high degree of
  initiative and persistence combined with high levels of discretion and
  diplomacy.
• Ability to analyze and
  synthesize complex information, use initiative in seeking solutions.

Grant Management

• Support in the
  effective monitoring of donor grants allocated to projects, ensuring
  appropriate reporting and documentation is in place

Communication

• Ability to build
  productive working relationships, influence and engage others, excellent
  interpersonal skills, working effectively with others, listening, understanding
  and achieving appropriate results.

Internal Reporting:

• Compile reports and
  success stories on the project, developing and enforcing protocols for storage
  and use of information.

Logistics and Administration:

• Support and organize
  key project meetings and events, Maintain records – set up and maintain project
  files, establishing document control procedures, Maintain quality register,
  other registers and logs as necessary.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Ensure project
  documentation is collected and maintained in such a way to assist donor
  reporting and the M&E requirements of the programme
• Prepare timely
  periodic progress reports as determined by the Executive Officer for submission
  to donors and UDHA board
• Perform
  any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Executive
  Director or
  his/her designee.          

Application Procedure:
Interested competent and qualified persons should send their applications,
curriculum vitae, certified copies of Academic transcripts, day time telephone
contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees not later than 21^st February
2020, 5:00 p.m. addressed to the; – The Acting Executive Officer, Uganda
Development and Health Associates, P. O. Box 77, Iganga. Electronic
Submissions (not exceeding 2MBS in PDF) can be sent to .

Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and women
are particularly encouraged to apply.