About the Role

YSAT is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide overall operational leadership, coordination, and technical supervision for its OCHA-funded Refugee Response Programme across Rhino Camp, Imvepi, and Bidibidi — overseeing cash assistance, WASH, community-based protection, and community engagement.

Recruitment is contingent upon confirmation of funding by UNOCHA's Uganda Humanitarian Fund.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the operational rollout, monthly activity execution, and coordination across Rhino Camp, Imvepi, and Bidibidi settlements
• Coordinate participant targeting, profiling, verification, and mobilisation with OPM, UNHCR, district authorities, RWCs and other stakeholders
• Oversee cash-based interventions including CVA targeting, financial literacy training, and establishment of VSLA groups
• Coordinate quality implementation of WASH interventions: PSN latrines, tippy taps, hygiene supplies, and Community Hygiene Promoters
• Serve as YSAT's focal person for the Refugee Response project in sector working groups and inter-agency coordination forums
• Prepare and submit high-quality consolidated reports in line with OCHA reporting guidelines and timelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Planning & Management, Development Studies, Social Work, International Relations, or related Social Sciences; Master's or PGD highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience coordinating multi-sectoral emergency humanitarian programmes in refugee/displacement contexts in Uganda
• Proven track record in Cash Transfers Programming and CVA Multipurpose Cash Grants, including coordination with Financial Service Providers
• Minimum 3 years in a multi-site field coordination or supervisory position in a refugee setting
• Demonstrated expertise managing OCHA-funded projects; knowledge of OCHA OneGMS is an added advantage

• Direct the operational rollout, monthly activity execution, and coordination across Rhino Camp, Imvepi, and Bidibidi settlements
• Coordinate participant targeting, profiling, verification, and mobilisation with OPM, UNHCR, district authorities, RWCs and other stakeholders
• Oversee cash-based interventions including CVA targeting, financial literacy training, and establishment of VSLA groups
• Coordinate quality implementation of WASH interventions: PSN latrines, tippy taps, hygiene supplies, and Community Hygiene Promoters
• Serve as YSAT's focal person for the Refugee Response project in sector working groups and inter-agency coordination forums
• Prepare and submit high-quality consolidated reports in line with OCHA reporting guidelines and timelines

• Cash Transfers Programming
• CVA Multipurpose Cash Grants
• Coordination with Financial Service Providers
• OCHA-funded project management
• OCHA OneGMS (advantageous)

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Planning & Management, Development Studies, Social Work, International Relations, or related Social Sciences
• Master's or PGD highly desirable