Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 09 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Purpose of the Position:
The objective of this assignment is to ensure that the project is completed on time, within the budget and meet high quality standards. He (she) will develop, implement and coordinate strategies and activities for the project. He (She) will build partnerships with key stakeholders institutions. partners and agencies and maintains contacts with key policy analysts and policy makers.
Have the overall responsibility of ensuring that the project achieves its expected outcomes and overall objectives with focus on Results areas 1.2 and 3 and Ensure donor compliance with all the requirements of the project including development of work plans and Budgets. Disbursement of funds, Progress Reports, Project Audit reports and Narrative Reports.
Project Coordinator will also regularly schedule and attend meetings between stakeholders. clients, employees, TAT and the UCDA Project Liaison Officer. He (she) will prepare the presentation items for the meetings and will share their meeting notes with the appropriate
stakeholders. When any important decisions or action items are made during the meeting, the Project Coordinator will make sure to follow up on
these with the necessary parties who are assigned these responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of project activities in close collaboration with the project staff. UCDA Liaison Officer and the TAT.
• In line with the project budget and work plan, identify the need for international and national consultants/experts, participate in the drafting terms of reference for the selection and participates in the recruitment process, and ensures deliverables.
• Provide technical support to the project and analysis of assessments, studies and missions, and conduct technical support missions to field activities.
• Liaising with UCDA and other stakeholders to identify and define project requirements.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
• Make sure that clients' needs are met as projects evolve.
• Analyse risks and opportunities.
• Oversee project procurement management. Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
• In collaboration with the UCDA Liaison Officer, Initiate appropriate match grant scheme contracts for approval (e.g. contracts and terms of agreement).
• Coordinate the preparation of project reports, detailed action plans, monitor progress of activities and identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints and ensure that the budget is properly monitored. Working with the Coffee and Cocoa Experts, Support matching grants management and compliance.
• Liaise with the TAT/technical specialists in coordination of technical development and support to the project.
• Take lead responsibilities on specific project phases to include Project Start Up. Close Out, managing sub-contractors, etc. Collaborate with Project Management team to identify and manage risks and opportunities. Initiate and participates in project steering committee meetings.
• Perform other duties as required by UCDA.

Relevance and experience
• Master's degree in international development, agriculture, business administration, or other relevant field. University degree in agriculture, food value chains or relevant fields:
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in agriculture and food value chain development projects; with a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience supporting donor-funded programming (or Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant work experience).
• Experience in project management and in running large-scale projects. preferably on sustainable agriculture management, climate change, and sustainable and resilient agriculture.
• Experience with grants management preferred.
• Capacity to promote new approaches and practices as well as demonstrated commitment in promoting participatory and bottom-up approaches:

Competencies
• Knowledge of agriculture, private sector development, and/or nutrition preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written).
• Advanced knowledge and skill with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Proficiency in English a must.
• Ability to take initiative and accomplish tasks with minimum supervision:
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with the value chain stakeholders especially the senior executives and government officials.
• High degree of integrity and honesty.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should submit their applications, accompanied by a detailed CV. copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone).
Visit the Q-sourcing Website to apply: https://qsourcing.com/ 
Note:
Deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, 23 February 2024.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. UGANDA COFFEE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (UCDA) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.


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