Coordinator, Project
2025-06-11T07:39:31+00:00
ChildFund
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FULL_TIME
Masaka
Masaka
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Social Services & Nonprofit
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
About This Role
The Project Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management in the implementation of a community-based Child Rights Monitoring and Remediation System (CRMRS) in selected coffee farming communities in the Greater Masaka region, Uganda – specifically in relation to community-based child protection and child protection case management. The overall objective is to ensure children's fundamental protection rights are respected and promoted in and around the coffee farms and their communities in the specified geographical area.
The project Coordinator will ensure that the project deliverables are met as per the proposal. She/He will provide supervision and technical assistance to project staff and coordinate with partners both at the community and district level to ensure effective implementation of the project.
Primary Responsibilities
- Remain alert and responsive to any Safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the ChildFund Safeguarding Policy.
- Lead the planning and implementation of the CRMRS activities according to the approved proposal, ensuring deliverables and targets are met.
- Manage the project budget ensuring timely resource utilization as per approved budget and adhering to both ChildFund International and donor requirements.
- Ensure continuous monitoring of the implementation of project activities to ensure quality implementation.
- Ensure project data is captured, well documented and contribute to knowledge management.
- Lead project coordination with relevant stakeholders and partners for successful implementation of the project including participation in coordination meetings to foster partnerships.
- Ensure timely submission of quality project progress reports, and other data and information as may be required.
- Ensure establishment of adequate project documentation and correspondence is available for monitoring and future reference.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to project staff to ensure growth and delivery of service.
- Undertake any other duties as shall be delegated by the supervisor
Required Experience and Education
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a closely related field is required.
- A Master’s degree in a related discipline is considered an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within an international NGO setting.
- Atleast 3 years motorcycle riding experience with a valid riding permit.
- Proven experience in leading medium to large-scale Child Protection programs in development contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-quality, donor-funded projects.
- Experience working within a consortium of partners is highly desirable.
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
- Teamwork: Fosters team camaraderie, collaboration, and cohesion. Motivates the team towards achieving goals and exceeding expectations. Demonstrable attitude for teamwork.
- Communication: Demonstrates understanding of the feelings, motivations, and perspectives of others, while adapting communications style based on target audience to influence action
- Results orientation: Clearly outlines and communicates performance expectations and metrics to staff, aligning them with departmental and organizational goals. Provides regular feedback and suggests alternative approaches to meet organizational objectives.
- Decision making: Coaches others to analyze information from varied sources to understand the root cause of problems and identify the best solution. Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate tasks and ruthlessly prioritize and triage.
- Resilience: Maintains professionalism in difficult situations and unforeseen changes, supporting others in adjusting to change. Activates networks for others by making meaningful connections where appropriate.
- Digital literacy: Identifies and experiments ways to incorporate technological solutions to departmental work processes. Encourages and models application of new technology at the departmental level by articulating the importance of digital transformation.
Other Required Competencies
- Proven leadership and staff supervision skills, with a track record of building and sustaining high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in computer applications and digital tools relevant to project management.
- Written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in a local language is an advantage
- Willingness to regularly travel across the project sites.
- Proficient in stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Manage multiple projects effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Remain alert and responsive to any Safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the ChildFund Safeguarding Policy.
Lead the planning and implementation of the CRMRS activities according to the approved proposal, ensuring deliverables and targets are met.
Manage the project budget ensuring timely resource utilization as per approved budget and adhering to both ChildFund International and donor requirements.
Ensure continuous monitoring of the implementation of project activities to ensure quality implementation.
Ensure project data is captured, well documented and contribute to knowledge management.
Lead project coordination with relevant stakeholders and partners for successful implementation of the project including participation in coordination meetings to foster partnerships.
Ensure timely submission of quality project progress reports, and other data and information as may be required.
Ensure establishment of adequate project documentation and correspondence is available for monitoring and future reference.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to project staff to ensure growth and delivery of service.
Undertake any other duties as shall be delegated by the supervisor
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a closely related field is required.
A Master’s degree in a related discipline is considered an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within an international NGO setting.
Atleast 3 years motorcycle riding experience with a valid riding permit.
Proven experience in leading medium to large-scale Child Protection programs in development contexts.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-quality, donor-funded projects.
Experience working within a consortium of partners is highly desirable.
JOB-684932b3cc44b
Vacancy title:
Coordinator, Project
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
ChildFund
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025
Duty Station:
Masaka | Masaka | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
About This Role
The Project Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management in the implementation of a community-based Child Rights Monitoring and Remediation System (CRMRS) in selected coffee farming communities in the Greater Masaka region, Uganda – specifically in relation to community-based child protection and child protection case management. The overall objective is to ensure children's fundamental protection rights are respected and promoted in and around the coffee farms and their communities in the specified geographical area.
The project Coordinator will ensure that the project deliverables are met as per the proposal. She/He will provide supervision and technical assistance to project staff and coordinate with partners both at the community and district level to ensure effective implementation of the project.
Primary Responsibilities
- Remain alert and responsive to any Safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the ChildFund Safeguarding Policy.
- Lead the planning and implementation of the CRMRS activities according to the approved proposal, ensuring deliverables and targets are met.
- Manage the project budget ensuring timely resource utilization as per approved budget and adhering to both ChildFund International and donor requirements.
- Ensure continuous monitoring of the implementation of project activities to ensure quality implementation.
- Ensure project data is captured, well documented and contribute to knowledge management.
- Lead project coordination with relevant stakeholders and partners for successful implementation of the project including participation in coordination meetings to foster partnerships.
- Ensure timely submission of quality project progress reports, and other data and information as may be required.
- Ensure establishment of adequate project documentation and correspondence is available for monitoring and future reference.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to project staff to ensure growth and delivery of service.
- Undertake any other duties as shall be delegated by the supervisor
Required Experience and Education
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a closely related field is required.
- A Master’s degree in a related discipline is considered an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within an international NGO setting.
- Atleast 3 years motorcycle riding experience with a valid riding permit.
- Proven experience in leading medium to large-scale Child Protection programs in development contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-quality, donor-funded projects.
- Experience working within a consortium of partners is highly desirable.
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
- Teamwork: Fosters team camaraderie, collaboration, and cohesion. Motivates the team towards achieving goals and exceeding expectations. Demonstrable attitude for teamwork.
- Communication: Demonstrates understanding of the feelings, motivations, and perspectives of others, while adapting communications style based on target audience to influence action
- Results orientation: Clearly outlines and communicates performance expectations and metrics to staff, aligning them with departmental and organizational goals. Provides regular feedback and suggests alternative approaches to meet organizational objectives.
- Decision making: Coaches others to analyze information from varied sources to understand the root cause of problems and identify the best solution. Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate tasks and ruthlessly prioritize and triage.
- Resilience: Maintains professionalism in difficult situations and unforeseen changes, supporting others in adjusting to change. Activates networks for others by making meaningful connections where appropriate.
- Digital literacy: Identifies and experiments ways to incorporate technological solutions to departmental work processes. Encourages and models application of new technology at the departmental level by articulating the importance of digital transformation.
Other Required Competencies
- Proven leadership and staff supervision skills, with a track record of building and sustaining high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in computer applications and digital tools relevant to project management.
- Written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in a local language is an advantage
- Willingness to regularly travel across the project sites.
- Proficient in stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Manage multiple projects effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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