Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, April 29 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Reports to: Commissioner Labour, Industrial Relations, and
Productivity
Duty Station: MoGLSD Headquarters (Kampala)
Duration of contract: 24 months

Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of the day-to-day management of project activities including but not limited to planning and directing the project implementation team to ensure timely implementation of project activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Steer the process and project activities in order to achieve the project objectives.
b) Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the GROW project staff through regular supervision and feedback on performance.
c) Supervise the review of the Project Operations Manual and the development of other necessary documents and manuals.
d) Ensure that all project activities are implemented based on the agreed financing agreement and Project Operations Manual.
e) Ensure the provision of basic office services including space management, equipment, communications, and security to enhance staff safety and productivity.
f) Working with the Deputy Coordinator- PSFU, prepare consolidated project Annual Budgets,
Work plans, progress reports, including preparation of briefings to the project Steering
Committee and the Project Technical Committee.
g) Ensure efficient utilization of GROW resources and proper coordination of various stakeholders including line ministries, departments and agencies, PSFU, and civil society organizations.
h) Coordinate training activities to ensure effective operational performance and efficiency.
i) Develop status reports of different components and procurement management, financial management, safeguards compliance, etc., for joint World Bank/GOU support, review missions and a plan of agreed actions produced.
j) Ensure regular supervision and technical support to the Districts during the implementation of the project.
k) Provide leadership in the implementation of corrective recommendations made from reviewers, filed visits, implementation support missions, mid-term evaluations, etc in order to ensure that they are effect on time.
l) Carry out regular monitoring of project performance and timely production of performance report and ensure timely accountability of resources allocated.
m) Coordinate all project related activities with Development Partners supporting this project.
n) Coordinate all project related activities with other agencies supporting implementation of the project such as Office of the Prime Minister, Makerere University Business School,
CARE Uganda etc.
o) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Commissioner, Labour, industrial relations and Productivity.

Qualifications and Competencies
a) A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economic Policy and Planning or any related Master’s Degree from a recognized institution.
b) Any other qualification/training related to project management is an added advantage.
c) A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience, at the national and/or international levels in project programming, reporting, and implementation, resource mobilization, budget, and human resources.
d) Must have six years’ work experience in World Bank/IDA funded projects and a minimum of three years specifically in a Project Coordination role.
e) Self-reliant and highly motivated to ensure effective programme outcomes.
f) Outstanding relation management skills, including proven listening skills, ability to focus on client’s needs and problem-solving skills.
g) Robust analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and present creative practical solutions and leadership.
h) Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
i) Excellent written and communication skills.

Deliverables
i. Monthly reports on the status of all project activities including project resources.
ii. Annual reports on the progress of the project development indicators.
iii. Approved annual project work plans and budgets
iv. Timely progress, monitoring and budget performance reports submitted including quarterly reports, and annual reports

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic
Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George
Street Not later than 1700hrs on May 16, 2023. Applications should include the Reference Number and Position applied for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street
P.O Box 7136
KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 347 854
Email: ps@mglsd.go.ug 


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