|
Regional Programs Coordinator (Independent Contractor) job at Free Wheelchair Mission
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Jul-27
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title:
Regional Programs Coordinator (Independent Contractor) [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]
Jobs at: Free Wheelchair Mission
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 09 2024 Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 26 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about Free Wheelchair Mission
Free Wheelchair Mission jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS:
About the job
This is a contract position for a highly organized professional with outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong sense of initiative. The Regional Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Free Wheelchair Mission international distribution partners in Africa. This position requires domestic and international travel and administrative reporting.
Share the vision and mission of Free Wheelchair Mission.
• Manage a portfolio of Free Wheelchair Mission distribution partners by coordinating and completing program activities.
• Conduct and lead events such as Trainings and Audits.
• Cultivate relationships with the partners to understand needs and communicate expectations.
• Provide feedback to partners concerning wheelchair provision and program implementation.
• Report to the Sr. Programs Manager about partners’ wheelchair provision and their feedback on the wheelchair products.
• Communicate with Free Wheelchair Mission staff, including compiling and preparing reports and performing administrative duties, as necessary.
• Assist in coordination of travel for Free Wheelchair Mission staff and donors.
• Domestic and International Travel up to 40% of time.
Minimum Experience and Required Skills:
• Minimum 2 years of university or relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Proficiency in a second language is strongly preferred, especially French, Kiswahili, Amharic, or Arabic.
• Minimum 1-year of experience in wheelchair provision strongly preferred.
• Credential in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in leading or instructing groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a team.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent communicator, who takes initiative and will proactively share updates with Free Wheelchair Mission staff through emails, Zoom calls, or WhatsApp.
• Well-organized with proven ability to prioritize duties and manage time effectively.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with Smart Sheet and Salesforce preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Have a valid passport
• Can obtain travel Visas to US and countries in Africa.
Working conditions/environment:
• Must have a good set up to work from home effectively.
• Must attend regular meetings, as required, during Irvine, California time zone hours (Pacific Time US)
• Must live in one of the following countries:
• Eswatini
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Mozambique
• Somaliland
• South Africa
• Uganda
Physical Demands:
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The contractor must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms).
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Job application procedure
Please send cover letter and resume addressing your experience in regard to the responsibilities and qualifications listed above to tstansbury freewheelchairmission.org with Regional Programs Coordinator in the subject line.
All Jobs QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION
|