Job Title: Project Coordinator
Reporting to: Executive Director
Duty Station: Gulu City (with field travel in Gulu District)
Contract Type: Full-time
Organization: Ability Sports Africa (ASA)
Job description:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of ASA’s inclusive and adaptive sports projects. he role ensures that project activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with donor, safeguarding, and organizational standards, while promoting the rights, inclusion, and well-being of children with disabilities.
Roles and responsibilities.
Project Planning & Coordination
- Lead the planning and coordination of project activities in line with approved project proposals, work plans, and budgets.
- Coordinate project staff, coaches, teachers, volunteers, and partners to ensure smooth implementation.
- Develop and regularly update detailed activity plans, implementation schedules, and timelines.
Project Implementation Support
- Oversee implementation of inclusive and adaptive sports activities in schools and communities and ensure they are implemented in accordance with approved plans and budgets.
- Provide operational and logistical support for project activities, meetings, workshops, and field visits.
- Ensure activities reach targeted children with disabilities, especially girls, in a safe and inclusive manner.
- Ensure quality delivery of training for teachers, parents, and community stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal teams (Finance, Procurement, MEAL, HR) to facilitate smooth project delivery.
Financial & Administrative Support
- Support budget tracking and expenditure monitoring in collaboration with the Finance and Accounting teams.
- Initiate procurement and payment requests in line with organisational procedures.
- Ensure timely submission of accountability documents and activity-related expenses.
Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
- Track project progress against agreed indicators, outputs, and outcomes.
- Ensure timely collection of monitoring data, success stories, and lessons learned.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and learning processes.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and donor reports in line with organizational and donor reporting requirements.
- Support visibility and communication activities related to the project where required.
Stakeholder & Partner Coordination
- Act as a key liaison with implementing partners, community stakeholders, and service providers.
- Support coordination meetings and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.
- Follow up on partner deliverables and reporting requirements.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify implementation risks and flag issues to the Executive Director in a timely manner.
- Support compliance with donor requirements, safeguarding, and organisational policies.
- Ensure cross-cutting issues such as gender, inclusion, and safeguarding are integrated into project activities.
Qualification
- Masters in project management or international development field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in project management or coordination
- Must be good in planning and coordinating activities as planned
- Project cycle management: planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation, monitoring & evaluation (Mat), and reporting.
- Basic IT literacy: Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, spreadsheets, email, simple data platforms; comfort using mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK) is advantageous
NGO experience would be a plus
Some experience in inclusive development and working with individuals with disabilities is recommended - He or she must be passionate about sports and the physical well-being of children.
NB. Interested applicants should submit the following documents as one PDF file:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Relevant academic and professional documents
Send applications to: career@abilitysportsafrica.org
Copy:
Deadline to Submit your application is 6th February 2026 at 5:00pm
OR Hand delivery at our office at Elephante Commons along Jomo Kenyatta Road
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Ability Sports Africa is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.
