Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, United States of America and Japan. FH's primary goal is to end all forms of poverty Worldwide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
Vacancy announcement (To be hired on Rolling Basis) FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings below on a rolling basis;
Job Title: Project Coordinator- Cultivating Agro-ecology Transition (External and Re-Advertised)
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Amudat
Number of Positions:01
Reports to: Program Area Manager
Contract Length: 2 years (Fixed/with possibility of extension
Start Date: Immediate

Position Summary:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for Overseeing and ensuring that all activities related to project are implemented in a timely and efficient manner according to the agreed Donor Guidelines, standards and budget, and provide leadership and coordination for all aspects related to the projects/Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Project management and coordination
• Project Management, Coordination and reporting
• Project monitoring and evaluation Finance management
• Performance management and supervision
• Project resource mobilization
• Documentation and reporting
Job Level Specifications
• Good leadership qualities and ability to interact effectively with donors, counterparts and organizations.
• Maintains an attitude and behavior or readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of Food for the Hungry
• Demonstrated budget and expense management skills.
Note: A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural extension, Science in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agriculture Economies or related fields is a must. Post-graduate degree is desirable. A significant (at least 5 years) experience working with an INGO in increasing positions of reporting and responsibility.
• Experience (5 years) developing and implementing Agriculture and Livelihoods sector activities.
• Minimum 5 years' Experience with donor compliance and reporting, budgets and tracking of project resources
• Solid experience of community mobilization approaches and coordination with governments / local authorities.
• Experience with donor compliance and reporting, budgets and tracking of project resources.
• Experience living and working in dynamic, insecure environments and with local communities
Language
Proficiency in spoken Swahili and written English is an added advantage. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and the general public in English.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
NOTE: *Complete Job Descriptions are available by contacting iaber@fn.org Employment with FH offers an attractive package which includes; a good salary commensurate to one's role, a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, provident fund, GPA and provision for other statutory requirements. FHU is an equal opportunity employer.
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one pdf file not more than 25MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/ contact details of three referees, addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Food for the Hungry Uganda
Email: recruitmentfhuganda@fh.org
not later than Monday 11th April, 2022 at 4:30pm. Consider your application unsuccessful if you don't hear from us by 29th April 2022
Safeguarding & Protection Clause: FH strives to provide an environment free from Sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and Fraud in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against Sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and Fraud. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat, Anti-Fraud, Safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including

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