Job Title : Chief of Party
Job Description
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.
RTI INTERNATIONAL IS RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING JOB POSITIONS FOR AN UPCOMING GOVERNANCE PROJECT.
Chief of Party will provide strategic technical leadership in the design, management, implementation and overall quality assurance of the project. In this role, a successful candidate will be RTI’s primary point of contact with the project funder and national government counterpart agencies, collaborating extensively and meaningfully with government counterparts at the national and district levels of government and providing high-level support for effective local capacity building.
Qualifications: Fifteen (COP) or nine (DCOP) years of overall experience with at least ten (COP) or five (DCOP) years of relevant field experience in public administration, decentralization reform, service delivery in key sectors (such as education, health, water, agriculture), parliamentary strengthening, civil society strengthening, or community mobilization. Prior USAID experience strongly preferred. Prior experience managing geographically dispersed teams is preferred. A master’s or higher degree in a relevant field desired. Fluency in English required, proficiency in local languages preferred.
How to Apply
All positions are expected to be based in Kampala and require fluency in English. Please email cover letter and CV to ugandagovernance@rti.org. Applicants must include the POSITION TITLE or FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE in the subject line of their email. To learn more about RTI and our work in international development, please visit www.rti.org/idg . Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
