Overview

The Programs Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community-driven projects in Uganda. This position involves coordinating with local partners, managing resources, and ensuring that programs align with our mission to drive social impact and empower local communities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community development and skilled in fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement program activities in alignment with organisational goals.
• Manage relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and impact.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals and reports.
• Organize training workshops and capacity-building sessions for volunteers.
• Support fundraising efforts through networking and outreach.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of program activities.
• Facilitate communication between teams and ensure information flow.
• Conduct community needs assessments to inform program development.
• Promote programs through social media and community engagement initiatives.

Interview questions to ask

1. Can you describe a time when you successfully coordinated a program or project? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
2. Imagine a community partner is unhappy with the current program implementation. How would you handle this situation to maintain a positive relationship?
3. What methods do you use to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of a program? Can you share an example of how you applied these methods in a previous role?
4. How do you prioritise tasks when managing multiple program activities at once?
5. Describe your experience in preparing project proposals and reports. What key elements do you believe are essential for making them effective?
6. Can you provide an example of a training workshop or capacity-building session you organised? What was the outcome?
7. How do you approach networking and outreach for fundraising efforts? Can you share a successful strategy you’ve implemented?
8. Why do you think accurate record-keeping is important in program management, and what systems do you use to ensure this?
9. Effective communication is vital in any organisation. How do you facilitate communication between teams to ensure everyone is informed?
10. When conducting community needs assessments, what steps do you take to ensure you gather meaningful and relevant data?
11. How do you leverage social media and community engagement initiatives to promote programs? Can you share an example of a successful campaign?
12. What values drive your work in the non-profit sector, and how do they align with the mission of Little x Little?