Programme Coordinator

We are looking for a values-driven, confident leader who shares our passion for youth and positive youth development. The Coordinator will have strong management skills - balancing coordination and operational delivery with a strategic focus.

The program coordinator will lead the overall efficient implementation of both projects in Uganda, ensuring objectives are met, budget is spent appropriately and results are achieved. She/he will also engage with staff in other programme countries to guarantee delivery coherence, cross-learning, and collaborative advocacy.

Based in Uganda , she/he will be responsible for day to day implementation and reporting for both projects. She/he will be responsible for tracking of the implementation plan to ensure relevant outputs and outcomes are met. S/he will lead and coordinate with other technical team members where support is required. She/he will also be responsible for risk management and mitigation.

• Clear and concise communication both written and verbal, to effectively convey project objectives, updates, and issues.
  
• Knowledge and experience of youth-led development programmes.
  
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines. 
  
•  Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project documentation, reporting, and deliverables.
  
• Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and foster positive working relationships.
  
• Understanding of fundamental project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
  

We are looking for a values-driven, confident leader who shares our passion for youth and positive youth development. The Coordinator will have strong management skills - balancing coordination and operational delivery with a strategic focus.

The program coordinator will lead the overall efficient implementation of both projects in Uganda, ensuring objectives are met, budget is spent appropriately and results are achieved. She/he will also engage with staff in other programme countries to guarantee delivery coherence, cross-learning, and collaborative advocacy.

Based in Uganda , she/he will be responsible for day to day implementation and reporting for both projects. She/he will be responsible for tracking of the implementation plan to ensure relevant outputs and outcomes are met. S/he will lead and coordinate with other technical team members where support is required. She/he will also be responsible for risk management and mitigation.

• Clear and concise communication both written and verbal, to effectively convey project objectives, updates, and issues.
  
• Knowledge and experience of youth-led development programmes.
  
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines. 
  
•  Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project documentation, reporting, and deliverables.
  
• Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and foster positive working relationships.
  
• Understanding of fundamental project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
  

Programme Delivery:

• Take responsibility for effective preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the Youth Action Lab, and the Youth Voices Lab projects in  Uganda.  
  
• Coordinate the context and problem analysis  through processing  existing internal and external strategies and reports to strengthen the context and problem analysis.
  
• Set up a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to co-design and implement the inclusive funding mechanism.
  

• Coordinate the identification of youth-led initiatives and ensure grantees are selected and supported through inclusive, participatory and accessible processes.
  
• Coordinate the implementation of  youth-led research and reporting to capture the experiences, challenges and best practices of youth-led initiatives.
  
• Lead quality and timely reporting processes on performance, progress against strategic ambition, and learning.
  
• Lead the sharing of programme learning across Restless Development, the youth collective, and contribute to the agency’s learning and growth agenda.
  
• Contribute to the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate regular programme learning and adaptation platforms.
  
• Lead program risk analysis, mitigation and response throughout the project's implementation.
  

Partnership  and Collaboration:

• Develop partnerships and facilitate links to expertise for grantees’ capacity strengthening needs.
  
• Work with grantees to facilitate annual linking and learning events and convene exchanges between African and European youth.
  
• Facilitate youth hackathon sessions (virtual innovation incubators) to foster intercontinental collaboration and creation of joint solutions.
  
• Collaborate with the communication team to increase the visibility of program outcomes.
  
• Ensure that key stakeholders at the district and National level have a clear understanding of the AU-EU  projects  and other Restless Development programs.
  

Financial Management and Compliance:

Work closely with the Programme Manager and Finance unit to: 

• Provide support for operational and financial aspects of the projects.
  
• Track the project budget and develop monthly and quarterly financial reports 
  
• Ensure that financial management is undertaken according to Restless Development policy and procedures.
  
• Lead on generation of regular updates and reports as required 
  
• Ensure timely disbursement of funds to the local partners/grantees  that are partnering with Restless Development in implementation of the project.
  
• Lead in reviewing periodic financial reports to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  
• Lead  in ensuring compliance with key donor requirements and standards, including risk management and reporting.
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Be prepared for occasional weekend or holiday work, with compensatory time off.
  
• Undertake any other duties as required by the programme manager or project needs.