Background
The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED), plans to implement the Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) Project with funding from the World Bank (IBRD/IDA). The Project Objective is to promote private sector investment and employment by mitigating the shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting new economic opportunities, including in refugee and host communities. The INVITE Project will be implemented over a 5-year period (FY2023/24 – 2027/28) through two subsidiary entities: Bank of Uganda (BoU) as custodian of the INVITE Trust which manages the credit windows and Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) as manager of the grants windows.

2. Job Description
Job Purpose: To assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of the project within MoFPED.
Responsibility: The project coordinator will be accountable for the implementation of project activities, needs assessments, risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination and engagement.

Reporting: The Project Coordinator will report to the Commissioner- EDPR MoFPED
• Steer the process and project activities to achieve the project objectives.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the INVITE Project Implementation Teams through regular supervision and feedback on performance.
• Supervise the review of the Project Operations Manual and the development of other necessary documents and manuals.

3. Qualifications and Experience:
a) A Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or any related Master’s Degree from a recognized institution.
b) Any other qualification/training related to project management is an added advantage.
c) A minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated relevant work experience, at the national and/or international levels in public investment management, project programming, reporting, and implementation, resource mobilization, budget, and human resources.

4. Competencies
• Self-driven, results-oriented and highly motivated
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and present creative practical solutions and leadership.
• Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

5. Deliverables
1. Approved annual project work plans and budgets
2. Comprehensive annual and quarterly implementation status and performance progress reports against project results framework
3. Stakeholder engagement reports
4. Management briefs
5. Timely quarterly and annual monitoring, and budget performance reports submitted

6. Duty Station:
1. The PMS will be deployed on a full-time basis and the duty station shall be the MoFPED Office in Kampala with frequent travel upcountry.
2. Out-of-pocket expenses towards work-related travel will be reimbursed as per rules and regulations applicable to the INVITE.

7. Facilities to Be Provided by The Employer:
The Employer shall provide office space, with connectivity to the internet, printer, and access to other office amenities during the term of his contract.

8. Duration of Services:
The PMS will be appointed on a contractual basis for an initial period of two (2) years with a possibility of renewal based on performance, business need, and budget availability.

Deadline:07/03/2024