Area Programme Coordinator NGO Jobs – World Vision Uganda

About the Organization

World Vision International is an ecumenical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization. It was founded in 1950 by Robert Pierce as a service organization to provide care for children in Korea. In 1975, emergency and advocacy work was added to World Vision's objectives.

Job Description

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Technical programs and projects designed and effectively and efficiently implemented

Engagement & Advocacy

Support Evidence-based local and National level advocacy influencing polices, practices and systems/structures for sustainable development

Sustainable Impact

Mobilize Children and Empower Communities for sustainable development

Urgency for Execution

Improved timeliness and communication of Programmes information for better decision making

Talent Management

Competent program teams nurtured and motivated to deliver on strategy

Learning & Application

Effective, functional M&E , learning system established and informing programming

Systems Strengthening

Established operating system that leverages increased yield to the community through cost-effective programs and resource mobilization
Sponsorship operations effectively managed at the AP

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

Essential

Education: A minimum of a University Degree in Social Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, Education or any relevant field.
Post Graduate Qualification in Project Planning and Management will be an asset
Experience: At least five years’ experience facilitating community development in sectors of Health, Livelihood, Education and Child Protection.
Experience working with local partners and District Local Governments in all sectors and Community Based Services.
Must be willing to be based in local settings

Technical skills:

Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Excellent time management and planning capacity.
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
Knowledge of local language of Area of posting

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

List academic requirements, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position.
Must be highly reliable and independent.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
You must be able to ride a motor cycle with a clean riders’ license.
Networking and advocacy skills
Person of high integrity and willing to work with minimal supervision
Proven and solid experience and excellent skills in capacity building if systems, staff, partners and others actors related to child rights governance and child protection.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Strong results oriented, with ability to challenge existing mind sets