JOB DETAILS:

Cycling out of Poverty Foundation (CooP-Uganda) is hiring a Field Coordinator – Jinja a highly motivated, organized, and accurate Field Coordinator to be based in Jinja, spending 90% of their time on field coordination and 10% in either the bicycle tour guide or cleaning section (applicant to specify preference in motivation letter).

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Mobilization

• Facilitate community meetings and sensitization sessions for bicycle programs.
• Liaise with district offices, schools, and community representatives for smooth program delivery.
• Support donor and leadership visits to program sites.

Program Implementation

• • Identify and engage beneficiaries for bicycle programs based on selection criteria.
  • Coordinate bicycle distribution and conduct training sessions.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and data collection in the field and office.
  • Build beneficiary capacity for sustainability.
  • Execute project plans and coordinate logistics with partners and officials.

Program Development

• Identify community needs for bicycle programs.
• Contribute to strategy development, including log frames and implementation plans.
• Provide feedback to improve program delivery and incorporate learnings into future planning.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Conduct follow-up visits to assess bicycle usage and impact.
• Track activities via apps and collect/report field data using digital or paper-based tools.
• Identify challenges and suggest improvements.

Requirements:

• Passion for cycling and conservation (able to ride 15 km easily).
• Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English, Luganda, and Lusoga.
• Diploma in community development, project management, or related social sciences.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.