European Union EU Project Coordinator Job Vacancy in Uganda

ure for food and incomes, health promotion, conflict
prevention and peace resolution. CIDI with branches across the country works
amongst the poor and vulnerable communities in both rural and urban areas to
improve their livelihoods.

• Responsible for
  managing the Project including day to day project administration,
  implementation and supervision.
• Ensure effective
  planning, implementation and monitoring of the project activities.
• Work closely with other
  project staffs ensure that they carry out the field duties as required of
  them in line with their work plans and budgets.
• Take part in and
  participate in organizing and conducting the targeted youth trainings in
  business skills development or on-farm activities.
• Responsible for
  advocating, networking and collaborating with other development partners
  including local entrepreneurs identified vocational skills training
  centers, government department and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for
  convening project review meetings and for lobbying and Advocacy activities
  in pursuance of Project objectives at lower and higher government levels.
• Working in liaison with
  other staff, prepare and submit progress reports on a regular basis as
  required by CIDI and the donor.
• In close collaboration
  with the finance department ensure transparency and accountability in the
  use of program funds.
• Perform any other
  duties as may be assigned from time to time by CIDI Executive Director or
  his assignees for furtherance of organizational.

• The candidates should
  have suitable qualification in some of the following fields; agriculture
  extension, entrepreneurial skills development, social sciences,
  development studies.
• Additional
  qualifications in project planning and management, monitoring and
  evaluation and previous work experience with youth development programs
  are an added advantage. A valid riding license is a requirement.
• The ideal candidate for
  this position must have excellent training skills, agriculture extension
  or entrepreneurial development skills.
• He/She must have a good
  grasp of the Ngakarimojong language to be able to deliver trainings to the
  youth majority of who are illiterate.
• A minimum of four to
  five years’ work experience in similar positions.
• The applicant should
  have excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills,
  able to work with minimal supervision and beat tight deadlines.
• The applicant should as
  well demonstrate knowledge of financial management and accounting skills,
  and good working knowledge of modern computer applications and
  emails/internet skills.