Job Title: Chief of Party
Employer: Freedom House
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide overall technical direction and oversight of programmatic activities to support judicial independence and integrity in Uganda;
• Support the COP in the implementation of programmatic activities aimed at fostering advocacy and advancing the flow of information in Uganda;
• Network and liaise with consultants, members of the government, civil society organizations, international and regional bodies, and private funders;
• Monitor and evaluate processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program objectives;
• Support the COP to ensure programmatic compliance with USG rules and regulations;
• In the COP’s absence, assume responsibility for the daily operations of the office, which include but is not limited to: financial management, general office administration, public relations, and staff management;
• In collaboration with the COP, develop advocacy initiatives to support human rights in Uganda;
• Assist the COP with fundraising, which includes developing concept notes, proposals, budgets, etc.
• Required to travel extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the region;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should possess a Master’s degree in political science, international development, law, or related field;
• Demonstrated experience working with the Judiciary and legal systems in Uganda;
• At least five years of work experience in human rights, rule of law, democracy, or governance with a particular focus on entrenching multiparty democracy;
• At least three years’ experience in providing technical assistance and capacity building (technical, organizational, and financial management) support to government institutions and/or CSOs;
• Demonstrated expertise in developing domestic, regional, or international advocacy campaigns to advance rule of law / human rights;
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local partners, government officials, bilateral donors, as well as in-country and foreign experts;
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized groups;
• Demonstrated experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, implementing programmatic activities, and providing short-term technical assistance;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society development;
• Experience developing project proposals for USAID, Department of State, European human rights institutions and private donor organizations;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft Excel.
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: FH Proposals, referencing 2013-004 Media Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 25th Oct 2013
