The Program Coordinator supports implementation oversight and field coordination for the UNICEF-funded education initiative in West Nile and surrounding districts. Based in Arua, the role bridges program managers, district local government structures, and community actors across Speed School and Self-Help Group (SHG) interventions. The position provides technical guidance, quality assurance, and monitoring to expand education access for out-of-school children.
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Category
Community Development
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Arua, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
10/31/2026
6 days left
Employer / Company

Geneva Global
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Serve as primary field liaison between Kampala headquarters, District Education Offices, CCTs, and community structures.
- Coordinate program delivery across districts in West Nile, Northern, and Western Uganda.
- Provide technical guidance to Program Officers and facilitators on Speed School and Self-Help Group (SHG) methodologies.
- Plan and facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops, capacity-building sessions, and community Back-to-School campaigns.
- Conduct regular supervisory field visits, enforce data quality standards, and submit field monitoring reports to senior management.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, or Social Work (Postgraduate qualification is an advantage).
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in program implementation and coordination in education or community development.
- At least 2–3 years of experience in a coordination, supervisory, or team leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience working with district local governments, schools, and refugee-hosting communities.
Skills & Competencies:
- Multi-district program coordination, field team supervision, and local government engagement.
- Accelerated education model facilitation, SHG community mobilization, and teacher training.
- Field data monitoring, reporting, and safeguarding compliance.
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