Project Coordinator
Quick answer
GOAL is hiring a Project Coordinator for the GREEN Project in Mbale, Uganda, with a focus on leadership, management, and coordination of a 28-month initiative. The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in agriculture or NTFP programming, with a competitive salary not specified.
- Role
- Project Coordinator
- Organization
- GOAL
- Location
- Mbale, Uganda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Project Coordinator will provide overall leadership, management and coordination of the 28-month Green Resilient Enterprise for Empowered NTFP Development (GREEN) Project. The role involves delivering the project within budget and to technical and compliance standards, managing partnerships, and ensuring strong integration across various program areas.
What you'll do
- Provides overall strategic and technical leadership for the GREEN Project
- Ensures technical coherence and quality across the five NTFP value chains
- Manages programme implementation according to the overall workplan, budget, and results framework
- Ensures efficient communication channels within the programme structure and with partners
- Serves as GOAL's principal operational focal point with AICS
- Ensures project implementation complies with the AICS/EU grant contract, GOAL policies and procedures, procurement rules, visibility requirements, ethical standards and donor-approved procedures
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture, NTFP, or markets development programming
- Strong technical understanding of market systems development, MSME/enterprise development, value chains, access to finance and market linkages
- Proven experience managing partnerships, consortium arrangements, grants/sub-grants or financial support to third parties
- Strong project financial management and procurement oversight skills
- Complex programme management experience and demonstrated success building, managing and leading a team of professionals
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Mbale, Uganda.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related fields, and at least 7 years of experience in agriculture or NTFP programming.
How do I apply?
Interested applicants should apply through the link with at least 3 professional referees (current or former Line Manager) from the last three employers and a daytime contact number by 30th September 2026.
How to apply
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