Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO) in partnership with World Food Program (WFP) is implementing a three-year project, “The Agriculture Market Support (AMS)” in the Districts of Kaabong, Karenga, Abim and Kotido in Karamoja region. The project aims at contributing to the achievement of the AMS vision of Smallholder Farmers and Micro & Small Agricultural Enterprise (MSE) owners, especially the youth, women and refugees to participate in, contribute to, and benefit from economic participation in agri-food systems to achieve food security, nutrition and resilience to shocks. VEDCO is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, experienced, dynamic and highly motivated individuals for the following positions:
Job Details
Job Ref: VED – 2024–AMS – 1
Title: Project Coordinator
Report to: Programs Director
Contract period: Three years
No. of positions: 01
Qualifications & Experience
1. A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or Social Sciences.
2. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
3. A minimum of 5 years working experience in managing agricultural food security livelihood interventions.
4. Good knowledge of Value chain actors and market linkages and related issues.
5. Good communication and networking skills and ability to advocate on issues.
6. At least 3 years’ experience in Programme/Project planning and management.
7. Proven track record of leadership skills, project management, budget and resource management.
Critical Competences:
1. Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multidisciplinary project.
2. Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation skills.
3. Excellent report writing skills
4. Good decision making and problem-solving skills
5. Ability to work under minimum supervision
6. Demonstrated people management and supervisory skills.
7. Strong interpersonal skills.
Key Result Areas
1. Take lead in coordination and implementation of the project activities as spelt out in the AMS project design.
2. Provide technical guidance and support to project staff in the implementation of project activities in line with the AMS project design, VEDCO mandate and strategic plan.
3. Train and provide technical support to farmer institution and develop strategies to improve and upgrade on the existing markets.
4. Develop project operational work plans/ budgets and write progress reports in line with AMS project design and objectives.
5. Develop and maintain an updated data base of the project activities and clientele.
6. Conduct annual project staff performance appraisals in line with VEDCO Human Resource Manual.
To apply for this job email your details to mutebialvinalvienzo@gmail.com
