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The Project Coordinator –provides PIU's project with its partners a high-level technical expertise in project management; overseeing project design to implementation, partnership management, donor management, partner management and reporting ensuring impact of the consortium project with excellent influence in the Programme Area supported by the CPiE Specialist.

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Location: Kyangwali.

Type of Role: Fixed Term. Contigent upon funding confirmation.

Reports to: Head of Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.

Grade: Level 14.

Closing Date: 25/09/2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with managing complex projects and partnerships?	This question assesses your ability to juggle multiple stakeholders and timelines effectively.	Discuss specific projects or partnerships you've successfully managed, focusing on challenges and outcomes.
How do you ensure projects achieve their intended impact?	The interviewer wants to understand your approach to measuring and maximizing project effectiveness.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for donor communication and reporting?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation with a partner organization and how you resolved it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you believe gender equality plays in project implementation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach risk assessment in project management?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to keep your team motivated and engaged?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've adapted a project to meet changing circumstances?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.