Program Coordinator Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 30 May 2023
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Women Human Rights Defenders Network Uganda (WHRDN-U)
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| Women Human Rights Defenders Network Uganda (WHRDN-U) |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Job Station Whrdn-U Secretariat, Plot 1789 Old Kira Road Bukoto
Reporting Lines Executive Director
Job Purpose
The Program Coordinator leads the operational functions of program management and oversees the coordination of all aspects of ongoing and new programs including; planning, organizing, implementation leading, and controlling program activities.
Overarching Responsibilities/Terms Of Reference For The Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator shall be responsible, but not limited to the following duties;
1. Fundraising
• Actively secure adequate resources and ensure a diverse funding base for WHRDN-U
• Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services to the organizations and WHRDs at risk or under threat
• Track proven record and experience in writing winning proposals and have experience in securing funds.
• Maintaining productive working relationships with donors and partners
2. Implementing & Managing programs:
• Take the lead in the overall formulation of projects and programs and in the development of the program and fundraising strategies using WHRDN-U’s Feminist Holistic Protection framework for WHRDs.
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Supervising overall implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all programs undertaken by WHRDN-U
• Supervising and implementing general administration following organizational policies;
• Monitoring and analyzing legal and political developments, human rights and rule of law, and security and safety situation of Women Human Rights defenders in different regions in Uganda.
• Responsible for the implementation of communication and Advocacy activities of WHRDNU-
• Participate in the implementation of capacity building and Protection & Rapid Response activities
• Ensures compliance with and implementation of all donor-related and project specific-policies
• Briefing and position papers for management, Board members, partners, and donors
• Responsible for developing program management schedules, activity plans, and monitoring and evaluation criteria against program goals as well as recommending reviews and proposals to ensure that program activities address actual needs.
• Actively participate and represent the organization in various meetings, seminars, workshops, etc to share WHRDN-U’s perspectives on various issues
• Oversee the performance and supervise program staff, volunteers and consultants/resource persons
• Have strategic oversight on content and finances to ensure that program goals are met
3. Leadership
• Serve as a member of the Management Committee of WHRDN-U
• In consultation with the Accountant oversee the development of an institutional budget and operating plan for the different programmatic areas of capacity building, protection and emergency support, advocacy, and networking.
• Supervising the entire program team, including planning and organizing events, training, and workshops
• Developing new programs and resource mobilization to support the strategic direction of the organization Creating and managing long-term goals.
• Support the recruitment, inductions, appraisals, salary planning, staff benefits, staff development, and training;
• Any other duties as may be requested by the Executive Director.
Essential Values and Competencies
• Track proven record and experience in writing winning proposals and have experience in securing funds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and coordination skills.
• Must be results-oriented: Have a track record of achievement and a passion for producing results rather than being immersed in the process, preservers despite obstacles.
• Program management skills: Stays on top of multiple projects without dropping any, plans and anticipates obstacles, identifies and involves stakeholders appropriately, and uses resources wisely
• • Documentation and accountability: Experienced in the preparation of reports for donor-funded activities.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in human rights, law, social sciences, political science or related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in program/project management, Good conceptual and analytical capacity, very good budgeting, project management and report writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel across the country.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision to meet multiple deadlines, at times under pressure;
• Commitment to and experience with feminism, women’s rights, human rights, intersectional analysis,
• Proven track record and experience in management and programming, coalition or network realted to gender/women’s rights, G
Application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and addressed to the Executive Director and submitted to info@whrdnuganda.org
Posting Date: 2023-04-28
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