Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI)
NGO
Closing date: 31 May 2010
Location: Uganda - Pader
Location: Uganda - Pader
Project background
Within the framework of IDPs returning back to their original homes, this projects intends to support the returning population and the local institutions.
The beneficiary population is mainly getting its income from agricultural activities and after more than 20 years of war there is the need of boosting up the rural economy.
The project will contribute to the recovery strategy implementation in place for Northern Uganda in view of a more consolidated developmental context.
Project main areas of intervention
Agriculture and livestock: beneficiaries training courses; fair trade; introduction of new technologies; meteorological data center; storing facilities and strategies; products marketing; land properties issues; livestock improvement; coordination with local authorities and other stakeholders.
Water and sanitation: drilling and rehabilitation of boreholes; solar powered water pumping systems; rain harvesting systems, beneficiaries training; coordination with local governments and other stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
- To coordinate all the project activities guarantying the achievement of the defined objectives and expected results
- To guarantee proper financial and administrative project management
- To supervise the local staff
- To coordinate the project logistical aspect
- To timely submit to the Country/Regional Representative technical and financial reports of the project, according to the donor requirements
- To proactively collaborate in the procurement for the project activities, respecting the rules and regulations of COOPI and the donor
- To work in coordination with and under the supervision of the Country/Regional Representative
- To work within the coordination framework of the project in Uganda
Candidate Requirements
- Experience in development agricultural projects in Africa as program manager
- Experience in water and sanitation projects
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken; certificates are welcome)
- Administrative/financial background or related managerial experiences
- Planning and monitoring skills
- Excellent reporting and project writing skills
- Flexibility
- Experience in local community training
- Excellent team work skills
- Capacity of coordinate and supervise other staff
- Capacity of working with local authorities
- Logistical and office organization skills
- Ability to use computer and office software (word editor, spreadsheet, Internet)
- Able to live in shared house and African rural environment
Previous experiences with COOPI or other INGOs in the same sectors, and an appropriate degree (agriculture, engineer) and/or post degree specialization (master, specialized course), will be considered as added values.
How to apply
Send your CV using the following link: http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/567/Reference Code: RW_857B98-47