Project Coordinator and Uganda Lead, Energizing Humanitarian Futures Technical Assistance Programme

Job Overview

Mercy Corps is seeking a Project Coordinator and Uganda Lead for its Energizing Humanitarian Futures Technical Assistance Programme in Kampala, Uganda. This role involves leading and coordinating project activities aimed at fostering transformative change in fragile communities, focusing on human potential and community-led growth to help people triumph over adversity.

Company Overview

Mercy Corps is a leading global non-profit organization dedicated to creating transformative change in fragile communities worldwide. With a history of responding to nearly every global emergency over the past 20 years, Mercy Corps empowers vulnerable populations by connecting them to resources, providing lifesaving assistance, and infusing millions into local economies through small business loans and grants. They believe in the power of human potential and the ability of communities to grow stronger, operating in more than 40 countries to put bold solutions into action.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Energizing Humanitarian Futures Technical Assistance Programme in Uganda.
• Oversee project activities to ensure effective implementation and achievement of program goals.
• Foster transformative change by empowering communities and leveraging local potential.
• Manage project resources and cultivate partnerships for sustainable program delivery.
• Ensure strict adherence to Mercy Corps’ mission, values, and operational standards.
• Report on program progress, impact, and challenges to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project coordination and leadership, preferably within humanitarian or development sectors.
• Strong understanding of community-led development and market-based solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fragile and dynamic environments.
• Commitment to Mercy Corps’ mission of empowering vulnerable populations.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute significantly to transformative global humanitarian efforts.
• Work with a leading international non-profit organization with a strong, impactful mission.
• Access to professional development and clear career growth opportunities within Mercy Corps.
• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to empowering communities worldwide.
• Support a better world powered by human potential and community resilience.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.