Project Coordinator job at World Vision International

Key Responsibilities:

Reports to: Regional Programme Manager

Location: WV Hoima Regional Office

Key Result Areas:

Project Implementation and sustainability 

• Implements activities as described in project proposal based on WVU country policy and donor requirements
• Take lead in project planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of progress in line with donor requirements.
• Responsible for financial cash flow planning and expenditure monitoring, approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project budgets.
• Human Resource Management (at individual- and team level) for all the 11 staff under the Project.
• Supervision and periodical evaluation of the performance of the staff members of project Team.
• Maintaining effective coordination and working relations with consortium partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders at field level
• Supervise and support 300 Community Based Volunteers (TOTs) across 30 sub-counties in the 8 districts of project implementation, to ensure successful awareness creation about the project, including identification and enrollment of farmers for tree planting.
• Responsible for generation of all farmers’ registration and consent forms, scanned and uploaded in donor database system.
• Supervise and support Tree Monitors to ensure survival of planted trees, measurement of land using GPS in alignment with donor specifications, identification and mapping of FMNR trees in the districts of project implementation.
• Lead tracking and documentation of carbon credit initiatives on the project.

Spearhead key assessments

• Lead project baseline and other assessments done in WV operation areas.
• Coordinate field staff engagement in the baseline and other assessments done in WV operation areas.
• Ensure consultants are facilitated as necessary while conducting assessments.
• Draw key learnings from assessments and share with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate participation and engagement of the community, partners and government officials to learn about Child Wellbeing Situations.
• Facilitating community to identify and shared vision, objectives and approaches contribute to sustainable environment and natural resources management.

Community engagement and advocacy

• Take overall lead in the coordination of FMNR, agroforestry and livelihood component of the project.
• Develop farmer's capacity to improve production and productivity of selected enterprises of desired quality by the market through demonstrations to farmer's
• Mobilize and facilitate engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops and other fora. 
• Ensure integration of project with other ongoing Resilience and Livelihood activities including that of World Vision and government.

Stakeholders engagement, networking and collaboration

• Engagement with key stakeholders for influence, learning and resource development.
• Actively represent WVU in the consortium meetings led by CRS.
• Engage and build relationships with key partners and government counterparts.
• Work with the Project Management Unit lead to identify key parameters for successful implementation of the project and stakeholders important for that success.  
• Network and collaborate with District Local Government, Ministry of Water and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries focal persons at the district level and other relevant stakeholders in the Project Area.

Documentation, reporting and knowledge management 

• Writes and submits comprehensive quarterly progress reports, specific activity reports, and any other reports when necessary to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Reporting - monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilization; narrative and financial project reporting;
• Semiannual and Annual reviews of progress towards project objectives;
• Take lead in documentation and sharing of Impact, success stories and best practices to promote learning. 
• Organize quarterly review meetings for partners and communities at the project sites to reflect on project approaches, tools, impact of interventions, best practices, exit and sustainability strategies as well as create spaces and opportunities for action-learning

Child Protection and Wellbeing

• Monitor the wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any incidents in line with child protection policy and guidelines.
• Work with local leaders to protect children from child violations and abuses.
• Sensitize children including most vulnerable, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Agroforestry, Agriculture or other relevant field is a requirement (post-graduate degree is an advantage).
• Broad knowledge and understanding of emerging sustainable and appropriate natural resource management practices, energy technologies and renewable energy
• Broad knowledge of supporting a comprehensive approach to biodiversity, community participatory approaches, disaster risk reduction and/or climate change.
• Extensive experience of working in natural resources, environmental management, climate change, mitigation and adaptation
• At least five years’ (5) experience working with vulnerable communities and familiarity with humanitarian programming and implementation.  
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in field-based programme management roles working in natural resources, environment and food security with International NGOs or local government.
• Experience with relevant technical models such as farmer managed natural regeneration approach, Village Savings & Loans, Local Value Chain Development and Ultra-Poor Graduation Model.
• Experience in Programme Designing, Assessments, Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Acquaintance with donor relations and evidence based programing 
• Capacity in relationship management/networking, leadership and coordination is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to program design.
• Proven facilitation skills and track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable
• Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable.
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities

• Implements activities as described in project proposal based on WVU country policy and donor requirements
• Take lead in project planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of progress in line with donor requirements.
• Responsible for financial cash flow planning and expenditure monitoring, approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project budgets.
• Human Resource Management (at individual- and team level) for all the 11 staff under the Project.
• Supervision and periodical evaluation of the performance of the staff members of project Team.
• Maintaining effective coordination and working relations with consortium partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders at field level
• Supervise and support 300 Community Based Volunteers (TOTs) across 30 sub-counties in the 8 districts of project implementation, to ensure successful awareness creation about the project, including identification and enrollment of farmers for tree planting.
• Responsible for generation of all farmers’ registration and consent forms, scanned and uploaded in donor database system.
• Supervise and support Tree Monitors to ensure survival of planted trees, measurement of land using GPS in alignment with donor specifications, identification and mapping of FMNR trees in the districts of project implementation.
• Lead tracking and documentation of carbon credit initiatives on the project.
• Lead project baseline and other assessments done in WV operation areas.
• Coordinate field staff engagement in the baseline and other assessments done in WV operation areas.
• Ensure consultants are facilitated as necessary while conducting assessments.
• Draw key learnings from assessments and share with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate participation and engagement of the community, partners and government officials to learn about Child Wellbeing Situations.
• Facilitating community to identify and shared vision, objectives and approaches contribute to sustainable environment and natural resources management.
• Take overall lead in the coordination of FMNR, agroforestry and livelihood component of the project.
• Develop farmer's capacity to improve production and productivity of selected enterprises of desired quality by the market through demonstrations to farmer's
• Mobilize and facilitate engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops and other fora.
• Ensure integration of project with other ongoing Resilience and Livelihood activities including that of World Vision and government.
• Engagement with key stakeholders for influence, learning and resource development.
• Actively represent WVU in the consortium meetings led by CRS.
• Engage and build relationships with key partners and government counterparts.
• Work with the Project Management Unit lead to identify key parameters for successful implementation of the project and stakeholders important for that success.
• Network and collaborate with District Local Government, Ministry of Water and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries focal persons at the district level and other relevant stakeholders in the Project Area.
• Writes and submits comprehensive quarterly progress reports, specific activity reports, and any other reports when necessary to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Reporting - monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilization; narrative and financial project reporting;
• Semiannual and Annual reviews of progress towards project objectives;
• Take lead in documentation and sharing of Impact, success stories and best practices to promote learning.
• Organize quarterly review meetings for partners and communities at the project sites to reflect on project approaches, tools, impact of interventions, best practices, exit and sustainability strategies as well as create spaces and opportunities for action-learning
• Monitor the wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any incidents in line with child protection policy and guidelines.
• Work with local leaders to protect children from child violations and abuses.
• Sensitize children including most vulnerable, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities.

• Broad knowledge and understanding of emerging sustainable and appropriate natural resource management practices, energy technologies and renewable energy
• Broad knowledge of supporting a comprehensive approach to biodiversity, community participatory approaches, disaster risk reduction and/or climate change.
• Extensive experience of working in natural resources, environmental management, climate change, mitigation and adaptation
• Experience with relevant technical models such as farmer managed natural regeneration approach, Village Savings & Loans, Local Value Chain Development and Ultra-Poor Graduation Model.
• Experience in Programme Designing, Assessments, Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Acquaintance with donor relations and evidence based programing
• Capacity in relationship management/networking, leadership and coordination is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to program design.
• Proven facilitation skills and track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable
• Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Agro-Forestry, Agriculture or other relevant field is a requirement (post-graduate degree is an advantage).