Assistant Project Coordinator

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Assistant Project Coordinator

The Shanti Uganda Society is seeking interns to fill upcoming positions in Kasana, Uganda. Shanti Uganda is a registered Canadian Charity and Ugandan NGO that improves infant and maternal health, provides safe, women-centered care and supports the well-being of birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Coordinator in the centralized coordination and tracking of Shanti Uganda programs: Teen Girls Health and Empowerment, the Maternity and Learning Centre, the Women's Income Generating Group (WIGG), the Garden Program and relevant activities
• Attend meetings with/on behalf of the PC and report with minutes and relevant information
• Assist in maintaining and expanding our strong community relationships through attending events/meetings and visiting community partners
• Assist and maintain administrative tasks, including proof-reading and editing and emails
• Create, maintain, and update spreadsheets/databases/files to support reporting
• Co-ordinate meeting arrangements when necessary, including preparing materials and follow-ups
• Manage volunteers and volunteer recruitment
• Support the vision, mission and values of Shanti Uganda
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in international development, non profit management or other relevant field (students in their 3rd or 4th years also considered)
• Deep passion for women’s health and empowerment
• Proven leadership experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, and past experience managing a team of people with professionalism and integrity
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic and able to maintain a positive outlook in the face of challenges
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel and Google docs
• Proven experience meeting deadlines and goals
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and priorities
• Resourceful and self-starter; persistent and thorough, proactive
• Solutions-focused; approaches challenges with passion, creativity and motivation
• Ability to collaborate; strong relationship-building is crucial
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to live in rural environment
• Experience working or volunteering with a non-profit an asset
• Experience working in under resourced communities, specifically East Africa, an asset

What We Provide

• Valuable professional experience and opportunities to learn from our incredible staff and community at Shanti Uganda
• Ongoing mentoring and support throughout the internship process
• Shared accommodation at the Shanti Uganda Volunteer House
• Pick up and drop off to the airport
• Pre-departure logistics support as well as support after you return home
• A lasting and deep connection to a wonderful community of staff, interns, volunteers, board members and many others all over the world

Intern Contribution

Successful applicants will be responsible for contributing a $600/month placement fee which covers everything listed in the 'What We Provide' section. All interns will contribute a 35hr workweek and are encouraged to travel on weekends.