Project Coordinator – Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) – HOPE Project | ZOA Uganda

Job Summary

About ZOA Uganda

About the HOPE Project

• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• Livelihoods and Food Security
• Land Rights
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
• Community Empowerment
• Gender Equality
• Localization and Capacity Building

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) activities.
• Ensure project implementation aligns with approved work plans, log frames, donor requirements, and ZOA policies.
• Supervise three Project Officers responsible for PIP implementation.
• Monitor project progress and ensure achievement of planned outputs and outcomes.
• Support establishment of demonstration plots for conservation agriculture and learning.
• Promote beneficiary accountability throughout project implementation.
• Support households to develop and implement Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) plans.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Project Officers and Community-Based Facilitators.
• Coordinate livelihood interventions for refugees and host communities.
• Promote sustainable agricultural practices and community empowerment.
• Support implementation of gender-responsive and inclusive development approaches.
• Strengthen community ownership of project interventions.

• Develop implementation plans and activity schedules.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and project success stories.
• Collect monitoring data according to ZOA MEAL systems.
• Monitor project quality and recommend improvements.

• Represent ZOA in district coordination meetings and technical working groups.
• Coordinate with:
  • Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
  • UNHCR
  • District Local Governments
  • Community leaders
  • NGOs
  • Development partners
  • Service providers
• Strengthen partnerships supporting livelihoods and refugee programming.

• Supervise Community-Based Facilitators and Project Officers.
• Set weekly and monthly staff performance targets.
• Conduct staff coaching, mentorship, and performance appraisals.
• Build team capacity to improve project quality.

• Prepare timely procurement requests.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Ensure proper coding of project expenses.
• Support efficient utilization of project resources.

• Promote ZOA's feedback and complaints mechanisms.
• Ensure safeguarding and "Do No Harm" principles are integrated into project implementation.
• Document complaints and feedback according to organizational procedures.
• Promote accountability, inclusion, and protection of vulnerable groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Education
  • Development Studies
  • Project Planning
  • Related field

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience implementing livelihoods or community development projects.
• Experience coordinating humanitarian or development programmes.
• Experience implementing Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) approaches is highly desirable.
• Experience working in refugee settlements, especially Kiryandongo, is an added advantage.
• Experience with localization, food security, land rights, gender inclusion, MHPSS, WASH, or MEAL.
• Experience working with NGOs, government agencies, and humanitarian partners.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning and coordination skills.
• Excellent leadership and team supervision abilities.
• High networking and stakeholder engagement capacity.
• Strong advocacy and community mobilization skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Good understanding of refugee and humanitarian programming.
• Knowledge of participatory community development approaches.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to disability inclusion and gender equality.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Valid motorcycle riding permit with practical riding experience (Mandatory).

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive NGO salary package
• Medical and staff welfare benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to international humanitarian programming
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within ZOA
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Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior Project Coordinator
• Programme Officer
• Livelihoods Manager
• Area Programme Manager
• Humanitarian Programme Manager
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL) Manager

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How to Apply

• Updated CV (Maximum 5 Pages)
• Contact details for at least 3 professional referees from previous employment within the last five years

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