Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
African Evangelistic Enterprise–Uganda (AEE-U) is an evangelical Christian, interdenominational, nonprofit making, humanitarian organization established in 1971. AEE-U is an affiliate of African Enterprise International (AEI), an international evangelical and development agency operational in 10 African countries.

In Uganda, AEE-U implements several holistic and transformative social action programs which demonstrate the love of Christ to vulnerable and marginalized communities. These programs include advocacy for Early childhood and primary education, water and sanitation, Vocational education, Health and HIV Education programs, Livelihood and climate-smart programs, community self-help groups and more. We are currently implementing programs in the districts of Kampala, Wakiso, Jinja, Luuka, Mayuge, Hoima, Masaka, Arua and Terego. African Evangelistic Enterprise-Uganda (AEE-U) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with these beneficiaries. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

We are now seeking for qualified and passionate individual willing to share in our vision and join the team in the following roles

Our Mission:
To evangelise the cities of Africa through Word and Deed in partnership with the church.

Job Title: Program Coordinator
Department: Programs
Employment Type: Full-time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Location: Luuka and Terego districts

Responsibilities:
• Provide technical leadership on key program activities with sustainability strategies incorporated.
• Support program assistants in program areas listed above.
• Implement Program strategies and protocols to meet established program goals.
• Lead, support and manage a high performing team, to deliver program goals.
• Oversee administration and finance functions of the program office.
• Ensure compliance with AEE’s budgetary ethics and professional standards.
• Improve work product of team members through training, mentoring and oversight.
• Support Programs department during project design, proposal writing and reporting to internal and external partners.
• Foster relationships with various stakeholders to identify opportunities and advance program goals.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on implementation of strategic Program Plans and budgets.
• Create networks with relevant power actors.
• Promote AEE’s mandate to evangelize in word and Deed.

Skills and Experience:
• Degree in relevant field. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree will be of added advantage.
• Five or more years’ experience in managing programs of a similar nature.
• Three or more years’ experience in leading teams.
• Experience working with cross cultural teams
• Excellent critical thinking, oral and writing skills.
• Fluency in Lusoga or Luganda will be an advantage, but not required.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Critical Qualities:
• Passionate commitment to AEE’s mission and values.
• Mature Christian faith.
• Attention to detail, self-driven, organized and disciplined.
• Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing and oral communication.
• Works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude
• Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity.
• Intelligent, creative and proactive problem solver.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Apply to the National Coordinator-AEEU on uganda.coms@aeint.org, specifying the position applied for in the email subject line, e.g _Program Coordinator-Terego_. Applications should include a cover letter, CVs, academic documents and names of three referees. Application ends 29th February 2024.

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