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Job Title: Programme Co-ordinator
Employer: Balloon Ventures (BV)
Location: Jinja / Tororo, Uganda
Duties:
Identify, assess, select and induct all in-country volunteers, entrepreneurs and host homes.
Input programme data toBV’s online content management system.
The jobholder will ensure that accommodation, meals and training spaces are booked and ready when needed.
Deliver pre-placement training to new Team Leader and in-country volunteer cohorts.
The incumbent will arrange and deliver airport collection service for UK volunteers arriving on placement.
Support Team Leaders throughout the placement, ensuring that they are fully prepared to deliver their responsibilities, and that their learning and development is considered at every stage.
Ensure volunteers are placed in working groups, host home pairs and host home families that are productive, supportive and take account of strengths, weaknesses and needs.
Lead on volunteer management across the full range of programme activities,e.g. performance manage work with entrepreneurs and monitor behaviour in relation to BV Code of Conduct (initiating BV’s disciplinary procedures where appropriate).
Pro-actively solve issues that are hindering the effective execution of BV’s approach and impact.
Track use of BV’s insurance policy by volunteers and share information about claims with the UK office in a timely manner.
Education and experience:
The applicant should have prior experience of working on NGO programmes with young people, ideally youth volunteers.
Previous experience in delivering training and facilitating workshops
Prior exposure and experience creating and managing budgets
Previous experience of conducting risk assessments and designing mitigation strategies
Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
Have a very high level of numeracy and written and spoken English
Have a strong work ethic and a careful attention to detail
Have a habit of meeting deadlines, working with minimal supervision
Highly persuasive, confident and able to negotiate good value for money deals for the organisation
Be calm and able to work under pressure
Be trustworthy and honest - BV has a zero tolerate policy on bribery or corruption
Ability to create a strong and wide network of contacts and community supporters
Be committed to the protection of vulnerable young people, with an understanding of appropriate adjustments and responses that prioritise their needs.
Previous experience running a business in Uganda and/or have received training in this enterprise or entrepreneurship is desired
Previous experience delivering responses to safety, security and medical incidents will be an added advantage
Previous experience working cross-culturally, with people from outside of East Africa
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to Email a cover letter describing how you meet our criteria and a CV to: applications@balloonventures.com. Please include “BV Programme Co-ordinator application” in the email subject line.
Deadline: 15th May 2017