Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operational delivery, implementation, and monitoring of the project, specifically focusing on tracking the progress and status of project activities. This role will be offered on a four (4) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
About GAIN
GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation that was launched in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition.
About the role
The Project Coordinator in close collaboration with the Marketing Advisor, will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational delivery, implementation, and monitoring of the project, specifically focusing on tracking the progress and status of project activities. They play a coordination role in GAINs cross-functional project teams and supporting the maintenance of relationships with partners and stakeholders.
They are responsible for liaising with stakeholders within their assigned project components and ensuring that project outputs and activities are successfully implemented within approved plans, budget, timeline, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities include.
- Managing the project schedule, activity plan and planning milestones, supporting the tracking of progress and deliverables from project partners and implementing countries.
- Contributing to, in close collaboration with the Marketing Advisor, the design and planning of the scope, activities and objectives of the project.
- Drafting the necessary project documentation during the design, planning and end-to-end implementation of the project as per the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMG) i.e results framework, work plans etc. Conducting assessments and take part in proposal development.
- Identifying, escalating, tracking and resolving project issues on an ongoing basis, and proactively engaging the project team on issues which require wider attention and resolution.
- In collaboration with the Marketing Advisor, monitor risks and develop contingency plans to respond to emergencies. Making an assessment and reviewing the status of projects and providing recommendations to the project team on approaches and procedures for project implementation
- Liaise with relevant environment, gender and safeguarding specialists to ensure that themes are present and relevant in project activities.
- Contribute to building strong partnerships with civil society, INGOs, government entities, private sector and other organizations.
- Develop Terms of Reference for project consultants/suppliers hired on a short-term basis and ensure proper delivery of technical services and submission of technical and other report within ethical and procurement standards and guidelines.
About you
The ideal candidate should have experience coordinating and influencing the formulation, implementation, monitoring of international development projects. Possess excellent writing skills, with analytical capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality project reports. They should be experienced in delivering projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance.
The post holder should be knowledgeable in donor contracting and budget management, demonstrate skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship building alongside collaboration with global teams. They should have strong project management skills with ability to drive and coordinate multiple components within a project.
Previous experience working in agriculture value chain projects would be an added advantage. The post holder will have experience in group facilitation to ensure effective stakeholder participation and consensus building. The candidate should have a bachelors’ degree in business management, international relations, sustainable development, economics, development studies, peace and conflict studies or related field. Accreditation in project management would be good to have.
About our offer
The starting gross salary on offer for this role is from UGX 55,735,884 – UGX 63,752,316 per annum, depending on experience.
GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance. We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible and hybrid working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments, and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Our working culture and environment
We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.
All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations.
GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.
This advert closes on 29th March 2023. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.