About US:

VVOB – Education for Development is a non-profit organisation that focuses on improving the quality of education. WOB partners with Ministries of Education at national and sub-national levels, and with public education institutions in nine countries globally. Through the provision of technical assistance, the capacity of national governments and local education authorities for the design and implementation of education policies and/or innovations is improved.

WOB has its headquarters in Brussels (Belgium), and became operational in Uganda in 2019. VVOB has offices in Kampala and in Gulu and is expecting to set up field offices in Arua and Isingiro soon

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The project coordinator is a leader and role model, who guides and coordinates the project and supports and motivates project staff (technical, operational team of around 10 people for each programme) to achieve results.
• The project coordinator reports to the programme manager who acts as country representative, and the deputy programme manager.
• The project coordinator is a custodian of quality, who ensures the impact, sustainability, relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project activities at country level, and is able to identify and communicate this to a wide range of stakeholders (partners, donors, internally).
• The project coordinator is an expert, who advises, guides, and supports colleagues in their work to contribute to organizational development and project results.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree, preferably in education or public policy, or a related field.
• At least five years of demonstrated progressive project coordination experience, preferably working to strengthen government systems and structures.
• Strong time and project management skills (planning, budgeting, monitoring, and report writing).
• Experience with change management and capacity development processes in the context of educational institutions like teacher training institutions, in-service providers for teachers and school leaders and ministries of education.
• At least ten years of experience working closely with multiple partners.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in managing budgets, managing procurement processes, and consultants.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Function specific competencies

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Closing Date : 12th June 2020.