Area Coordinator Jobs at ACTED in Uganda

Job Title: Area Coordinator

Company: ACTED

Job Location: Uganda  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management of a local and expatriate staff team;
• Close supervision and monitoring of the finance, administration and logistics teams;
• Oversee program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
• Management and supervision of ACTED's programmes in Karamoja/Pokot North and their timely implementation according to financial and programmatic frame;
• Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation;
• Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes;
• Monitor security situation in the region and oversee implementation of ACTED security procedures;
• Responsible for internal reporting to Country Coordination;
• Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the area, in line with ACTED Uganda’s overall strategy;
• Work in liaison with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, including local authorities, and communities;
• To advocate for our beneficiaries and ensure that their interests are taken into consideration by all external stakeholders.
• To act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to coordinate existing and new programmes;
• Facilitation of needs assessment;
• Fundraising and project/proposal development;
• Ensure external reporting requirements for projects are met.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Masters Degree;
• At least 3 years of field experience in program management and coordination;
• Good familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
• Excellent communication and writing skills;
• Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills;
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
• Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
• Ability to organize and plan effectively;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
• Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
• Experience in conflict affected areas and difficult living conditions, ideally in Africa
• Knowledge on issues related to early recovery, IGA and/or infrastructure rehabilitation



Terms and Conditions:

1. Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus

2. Additional monthly living allowance

3. Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)

4. Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance

5. Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package



How to Apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : PM/UG/SA

Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013