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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

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Description (Public)

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.

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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