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Post Title:
Project Coordinator (PC).
Organisation: The
Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES),
Duty Station:
AfDB V Coordination Office. Ministry of Education and Sports, Kampala, Uganda.
Duration: Three
(3) years with a possibility of yearly contract renewals
BACKGROUND
The Government of The Republic of Uganda has received a loan
from the African Development Fund to finance the Higher Education Science and
Technology (HEST) project in Uganda.
The principal objective of this project is to contribute to
building Uganda's human capital skills development capacity particularly in
education, science and technology and to respond to labor market demands and
spur productivity nationally. It will also enhance access to HEST through
rehabilitation and expansion of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
learning facilities totaling 80,000 square meters in the six universities
(Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Mbarara University of Science and
Technology, Gulu University, Busitema University and Muni University) and two
degree awarding institutions (Uganda Management Institute and Makerere
University Business School).
The total cost of the project is UA 74.44 million, and it
will be implemented over a five year period.
The project has the following components:
(i)
Improving public HEST institutions,
(ii)
Improving quality and relevance of HEST in
public institutions and
(iii)
Project management and coordination.
The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), as the
Executing Agency, wishes to recruit an Individual Consultant to carry out the
duties of a Project Coordinator (PC).
2.0 OVERALL OBJECTIVE
The Project Coordinator (PC), working collaboratively with a wide array of stake holders in the
beneficiary institutions and the
Executing Agency, is responsible for providing specializing overall technical guidance and
demonstrated leadership for the successful implementation of the Project The PC
will head the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) which will be staffed with
various Technical Assistants in different fields.
2.0 DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Coordinator shall report to the Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports through the Commissioner, Education
Planning and Policy Analysis and shall be responsible for:
1) Providing
leadership, coordination and guidance on all matters pertaining to the smooth
implementation of the Project in accordance with procedures and obligations
specified in the project document
2) Preparing
detailed project time lines, work plans and activity schedules, disbursement
projections for both donor and counterpart requirements;
3) Supervise
the procurement, disbursement, monitoring and evaluation reporting and other
technical activities of the project in
accordance with the Loan Agreement, the
Project Appraisal Report and the Bank's rules and procedures;
4) Ensuring
timely preparation of the project quarterly and annual progress reports and financial
statements and annual audits of the project
5) Continuously
assess project risk, identify potential issues and recommend or develop
solutions.
6) Identification
and resolution of implementation challenges with the guidance of the Ministry
of Education and Sports and the AfDB.
7) Organize
periodic evaluation meetings with the relevant stakeholders regarding the
progress of the activities, the challenges encountered and possible solutions
8) Manage
all project assets, personnel and other resources
9) Ensure
close supervision, leadership and motivation of Project Coordination Unit staff and timely
accountability of funds disbursed to Project Component Heads; and
10) Ensure
timely auditing of project accounts in accordance with the Agreement
11) Any other
task assigned by the Commissioner, Education Planning and Policy Analysis.
4.0 PERSON
SPECIFICATION
4.1 Education and
Training:
A relevant university degree in any of the following areas:
Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Business Administration, Development
Studies, Education Administration, Project Planning and Management or related
discipline relevant to the HEST Project
A post graduate qualification in any of the above mentioned
fields with emphasis in Project Planning and Management is also a requirement
Professional Certification in International Development
Project Management will be an added advantage.
4.2 Skills and
Experience
The applicant should be a Ugandan national with a
·
minimum of 10 years' working experience of which
five years should be at a senior management level in a relevant public
institution, private sector institution or in an international organization.
·
Proven skills in the management and coordination
of internationally financed development programmes with a minimum of 5 years
working on donor/GoU funded projects
·
Demonstrate ability to ensure AIDB & GoU
procurement regulations and practices are considered in providing advice on project decisions
·
Conversant with donor and GoU financial
accounting procedures and systems
·
Creative and pragmatic approach to
problem-solving and an appreciation of the mandate of the Public Universities
in Uganda
·
Sound knowledge of the Higher Education
sub-sector in Uganda
·
Computer literate and competent in the use of MS
Office Computer Applications
·
Good analytical, communication and interpersonal
skills
5.0 Duty Station: AfDB V Coordination Office. Ministry of
Education and Sports, Kampala, Uganda. The position involves substantial amount
of travelling to the project beneficiary institutions
6.0 Duration: Three (3) years with a possibility of yearly
contract renewals thereafter, to a maximum contract period of five years,
subject to excellent performance. The selected candidate shall be subjected to
rigorous annual performance appraisals
How To Apply:
7.0 Mode of
Application:
Interested Applicants must provide a statement of capability
and experience indicating that they are qualified to perform to expectations.
This should include a detailed CV with a description of similar assignments
successfully accomplished, appropriate skills, training and experience in
similar positions.
Applications clearly marked "Expression of Interest for
the Post of Project Coordinator - AlDB V (HEST) Project" must be addressed
and delivered to:-
The Assistant Commissioner, Human Resource Office,
Ministry at Education
and Sports, Embassy House,
Floor 4 Plot 9/11
King George 4 Way,
P.O. Box 7063 Kampala.
The deadline for receiving applications is12/08/2013 at 5.00
p.m. (local time)
