Project Officer – Governance and Accountability(Women of Uganda Network)-Job opportunities in Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer – Governance and Accountability
Organization: Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET)
Location: Tororo, Uganda
Deadline: 14th October, 2013 by 5 PM
About WOUGNET:
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is a non-governmental organisation initiated in May 2000 by several women’s organisations in Uganda to develop the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among women as tools to share information and address issues collectively.

Job Summary: WOUGNET is recruiting a Project Officer to be based in Tororo district and work on the project “Promoting and strengthening citizens’ participation and demand for accountability in public service delivery through use of ICTs”.The suitable candidate must be comfortable and knowledgeable in governance issues such as accountability, transparency, familiar with local government district service delivery and rural community development.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should hold a university degree with a qualification in Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, i.e., Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, and/or Gender and Development Studies. Study or training in areas of ICT for development is an added advantage.
    Good understanding of ICT for development practices
    Good understanding of governance issues and e-governance
    Good ICT skills and application of ICT in development
    Ability to work effectively in rural environments and with people with a wide range of knowledge of local governance issues
    Good interpersonal skills, with an ability to build a team that can effectively support project implementation
    Good organisational and planning skills including the ability to prioritise and manage own time even under pressure
    Good presentation skills
    Gender sensitive with excellent writing, communication and reporting skills as well as good public relations
    Willingness and ability to travel and work outside official working hours.
    Knowledge of governance issues and district local governance issues
    Exposure and experience in using ICTs for rural development
    Ability to work in the rural community setting
    Knowledge of the local language in the area of operation


How to Apply:
All interested applicants with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications including CV and references by email to mgt@wougnet.org or by hand-delivery to the WOUGNET Secretariat, Plot 55 Kenneth Dale, Kamwokya. Kampala, Uganda. All communication should be addressed to the WOUGNET Coordinator.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and this will be within two weeks of the application deadline. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.