A number of
Development Partners in Uganda have decided to develop a joint Democratic
Governance Facility (DGF) to manage a coherent, harmonized and coordinated
multi- donor support programme aimed at enhancing democratic governance in
Uganda. It is based upon three components: Deepening Democracy; Rights, Justice
and Peace; Voice and Accountability.
Development Partners in Uganda have decided to develop a joint Democratic
Governance Facility (DGF) to manage a coherent, harmonized and coordinated
multi- donor support programme aimed at enhancing democratic governance in
Uganda. It is based upon three components: Deepening Democracy; Rights, Justice
and Peace; Voice and Accountability.
Job
Title: Programme Officer
(two positions)
Title: Programme Officer
(two positions)
Reporting
to: Voice and
Accountability Component Manager
to: Voice and
Accountability Component Manager
Work
centre: Kampala
centre: Kampala
The Programme
Officers will be assigned to the Voice and Accountability (V & A) component
of the DGF, which aims to strengthen accountability of public services at state
and local government levels, primarily by empowering citizens to articulate and
voice concerns, to engage constructively in the monitoring of service delivery
and to influence transparent planning and decision-making processes.
Officers will be assigned to the Voice and Accountability (V & A) component
of the DGF, which aims to strengthen accountability of public services at state
and local government levels, primarily by empowering citizens to articulate and
voice concerns, to engage constructively in the monitoring of service delivery
and to influence transparent planning and decision-making processes.
The Component will
have three focus areas:
have three focus areas:
- Strengthening Local Accountability
Networks and Partnerships - Improving basic service delivery
to poor, vulnerable and socially excluded groups in Northern Uganda and
other targeted areas. - Harnessing natural resources,
including oil, for better service delivery.
Key
responsibilities:
responsibilities:
Economic and
political analysis of the context in which the DGF is operating as well as
stake-holder analysis of key players.
political analysis of the context in which the DGF is operating as well as
stake-holder analysis of key players.
Management
of partner relations:
of partner relations:
- Identification and assessment of
partners. - Oversee funding application
processes, including “calls for proposals” in accordance with the DGF
Project Cycle Management Manual and Business Procedures Monitoring and
Evaluation: - Work closely with partner
organizations to put in place effective M&E-systems capable of
tracking progress and measuring impact of their work. - Provide input for the reporting on
key challenges and results achieved by the component
Requirement:
Academic
and professional qualifications:
and professional qualifications:
- An advanced degree (master level)
in Development Economics, Political Science and/or Natural Resources
Management or related field. - Additional qualifications in
project management & administration, public policy, social accountability,
participatory development, results based management are an advantage.
Competencies
and experience:
and experience:
- Good knowledge of current
development challenges and political developments in Uganda. - At least five years experience in
similar role in the realm of democratic governance, including the
management of partner relations - Strong conceptual and analytical
skills as well as experience of working constructively and strategically
with both state and non- state actors.
How to apply:
Contact:
To apply please send
your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail
below. All applications shall be marked: “DGF – Position title”. E-mails: Max 2
MB. Closing date is 5 PM on Friday the 30th of December 2011.
your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail
below. All applications shall be marked: “DGF – Position title”. E-mails: Max 2
MB. Closing date is 5 PM on Friday the 30th of December 2011.
While
we thank all applicants for your interest, only the selected will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
we thank all applicants for your interest, only the selected will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance
Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda
Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda
Attn.:
The
Director
Director
E-mail:
application@ppg.co.ug
application@ppg.co.ug
For
more information about the jobs please visit www.dgf.ug
more information about the jobs please visit www.dgf.ug