Field Project Coordinator

• Coach and motivate project officer and proactively address poor performance through timely constructive feedback and appropriate corrective action in alignment with LABE policies.

• Provide regular feedback on the performance of Project Officer, address weaknesses or inefficiencies, and support skill development, communicating training needs to the supervisor (s).

• Actively participate in the implementation of an innovative influencing & communication plan for the PlayMatters project; ensuring that activities will result in key programme stakeholders being influenced effectively:

• Work with the Communications Officer to implement an influencing & communications plan that will support the achievement of Project outcome and impact targets and raise LABE’s profile with important stakeholders.

• Represent the PlayMatters project at the field level, including government institutions, working groups, and coordination meetings in line with LABE’s values and Code of Conduct (CoC)

• Organize, coordinate, and document engagements with local government system actors, including meetings and
• training sessions with ToTs for coaching, mentoring, and support supervision

• Coordinate and ensure accurate monitoring of project progress and achievements of project KPI and targets in the field locations in line with the project indicator reference sheet and accountability framework.

• Supervise accurate and high-quality reporting of Learning through Play data from community leaders, caregivers, and teachers & ensure the feedback loop is completed by the M&E teams

• Ensure that all field level project activities undertaken comply with global, country and statutory policies and guidelines; lead field level effective identification and management of risks, in particular those in the field associated with procurement, finances, staff health, safety and security:

• Coordinate efforts at field level to ensure field project team understands and implements all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines (e.g. finance, procurement, security, gender equality & inclusion, harassment, bullying & non-discrimination policy as well as Children and Young People Safeguarding policy etc.)

• Ensure that LABE’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.

• Coordinate efforts for all field staff, associates and all resource persons engaged by the project in the field to have awareness of and understand their responsibilities under Safeguarding policies and LABE’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• Myself as a Leader
Uses own behaviour to role model the culture change we need, upholding our values and

accelerating progress towards gender equality inside LABE, with our partners and in wider society; effectively manages strategic change initiatives.

• Lasting Impact
Drives progress in area of responsibility by setting and communicating an ambitious but realistic strategy, aligned with LABE’s strategy; willing and able to take complex decisions, weighing up the available information and assessing opportunities and risks.

• Open & Accountable
Ensures effective delivery by leading through others, working closely with our support functions, keeping abreast of what is going on in own business unit or function and responding quickly if problems arise.

• Work well Together
Builds positive relationships outside their own work area, communicates clearly and persuasively with large and diverse groups of people; willing to compromise own preferences to achieve our broader purpose and longer-term impact.

• Inclusive & Empowering
Celebrates success, calls out the contributions of others, and is generous with praise; motivates others by describing how their work effort can (or does) contribute towards achievement of LABE’s purpose and strategy.

Skills & Knowledge

• Creates space for reflection and uses external evidence and internal evaluation to identify what and how we need to improve; creates a safe environment for others to challenge self or raise concerns; leads the team to implement changes as a result of what has been learned; Excellent social and communication skills for effective team management and engaging with external stakeholders; Strong coaching and mentorship abilities; Proficient facilitation skills; Strong problem-solving skills, capable of handling field-related issues independently; Results- driven and focused on achieving outcomes; Proficiency in computer use and report writing.

• Good grasp of financial management including understanding relevant funding sources, ability to budget and accurately estimate costs, experience with reading financial reports and taking appropriate action based on the results.

• Strong ability to analyse and interpret an appropriate range of data and evidence, both internal and external, using sound judgement to make balanced decisions, based on insights gained, or projection of trends.

• Ability to lead the strategic management of risk for a team or department, developing a strong culture of proactive risk-management and ensuring all staff fully understand and work in line with the policies, procedures and standards relevant to their work.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to relate effectively to a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds; proven track record of leading collaborative working relationships and resolving conflicts between parties with differing interests.

LABE Commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

LABE has zero tolerance of all forms of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation and it is committed to conducting his/her work in a manner that is safe for all staff and all vulnerable groups it serves at different levels.

The potential Candidate we shall hire, shall be expected to know and comply with LABE Policy and code of conduct on sexual exploitation and abuse by reporting any sexual exploitation and abuse witnessed and cooperating during investigations into Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. He/She is expected to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner with integrity to safeguard her employees and all vulnerable group of people involved in LABE work.

LABE is an equal opportunity employer;

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We also encourage qualified candidates from the West Nile region to submit their applications.

TheApplication Process:

Interested candidates with matching qualifications and attributes are requested to send their applications and Detailed CVs letter to the Human Resources unit: annet@labeuganda.org by 7th August 2026 17:30HRS

Please attach the following documents in PDF Format as one attachment.

• Updated Curriculum Vitae with contact details (email and telephone numbers) of 3 professional referees
• Cover letter with indication of expected Gross Pay and
• Academic documentsIn your email subject please quote the position – Field Project CoordinatorWhile we may be glad to communicate to all candidates, due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.If you do not hear from LABE two weeks after the deadline of this Job posting, please consider your application unsuccessful.