Job title: Programme Officer — Governance
Post(s):2
Organisation: ActionAid Uganda (AAU)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 15th November, 2013 by 5:00 PM
About ActionAid:
ActionAid is an International Development Agency working in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAid's mission is to work with the poor and the excluded people in the world to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustices and the inequity that cause it. ActionAid Uganda (AAU), a national development organization registered under the laws of Uganda and with a local Board.
Job Summary:
The Programme Officer — Governance will take lead in governance issues, plan, and manage development interventions while working with Partners and other development actors in accordance with the Governance Unit Plan and Country Strategic Paper.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide support on contextual analysis, identification of information needs and support the process of research and policy analysis to inform the thematic policy
Plan, implement, and monitor program activities, prepare and submit periodic reports that address community priority, Just and Democratic Governance issues in line with the Unit Plan and program development in line with Country Strategy Paper.
Offer support in the identification, appraising and selection of strategic partners and nurture such partnership in line with thematic strategy, MU principles and guidelines on partnerships
Participate in the design of capacity plans for staff and partners implementing Just and Democratic Governance Activities in line with the Country Strategic Paper.
Develop and Maintain Linkages and provide technical support to local and national organisations, movements, networks and coalitions on Just and democratic governance initiatives in line with Country Strategy Paper.
Engage in local, national and international policy advocacy and campaigns work in line with Country Strategy Paper
Develop a database of Just and democratic Governance Programme, monitor and document the performance and learning's from the programme.
Support in the identification and storage of thematic and programme knowledge needs for the program and its partners, in line with MU Knowledge Management strategy.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences, humanities, Laws or any other related field from a recognized institution
A certificate in project planning and management is an added advantage.
At least 1-2 years of relevant working experience from a recognized institution, preferably an NGO
Good understanding and knowledge of; HRBA programming, Monitoring and Evaluation, Governance accountability and community empowerment, Fundraising and resource mobilization
Demonstrated passion to work for human dignity,
Exhibit commitment to Actionaid values
Planning and Budgeting skills
Good communication and Interpersonal Skills
Very vibrant and Spirit Activism
Bold, Confident, openness and willingness to learn,
Patient and tolerant person,
Aware of the concept of citizenship,
Demonstrated awareness of the Uganda context on Governance and Democratic issues
Accountable and trustworthy
Self-driven and willing to work extra hours
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with this prestigious NGO, ActionAid should be addressed and delivered to: The HROE Director,
ActionAid Uganda,
Plot no. 2514/2515 Ggaba Road,
Opposite Kampala International University
Or send to P.O. Box 676 Kampala, Uganda
Or via Email to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org
NB: We will respond only to short listed candidates. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
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