Job Title: NGO Capacity Building Specialist
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Duty Station: Uganda
About Mercy
Corps:
Corps:
Mercy
Corps is an International NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and oppression
by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps
has been fully registered in Uganda as an operational NGO. Currently Mercy
Corps has an office in Kampala and is implementing Food Security programs which
comprises of Water and Sanitation, Livelihood and Agriculture and Conflict
Mitigation Management Program in North and North Eastern Uganda. We implement programs in the northern
districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding
from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private
donations.
Corps is an International NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and oppression
by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps
has been fully registered in Uganda as an operational NGO. Currently Mercy
Corps has an office in Kampala and is implementing Food Security programs which
comprises of Water and Sanitation, Livelihood and Agriculture and Conflict
Mitigation Management Program in North and North Eastern Uganda. We implement programs in the northern
districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding
from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private
donations.
About PEACE III:
PEACE III Program is designed
to strengthen cross border Conflict Management in the Horn of Africa. It will
strengthen horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national,
and regional conflict management actors. In Uganda, PEACE III will be
implemented in Karamoja region with an operational office in Moroto.
to strengthen cross border Conflict Management in the Horn of Africa. It will
strengthen horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national,
and regional conflict management actors. In Uganda, PEACE III will be
implemented in Karamoja region with an operational office in Moroto.
Job Summary: The Mercy
Corps NGO Capacity Building Specialist is responsible for designing and leading
initiatives that enhance capacities of NGOs, CBOs and local peace initiative
entities that contribute to attainment of PEACE III objectives. S/he will be in
constant engagement with stake holders and targeted communities to ensure full
participation in PEACE III Program. S/he will oversee the implementation
capacity building plans for NGOs and CBOs
Corps NGO Capacity Building Specialist is responsible for designing and leading
initiatives that enhance capacities of NGOs, CBOs and local peace initiative
entities that contribute to attainment of PEACE III objectives. S/he will be in
constant engagement with stake holders and targeted communities to ensure full
participation in PEACE III Program. S/he will oversee the implementation
capacity building plans for NGOs and CBOs
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Steer the mapping out NGOs and other civil
society groups that are involved in Conflict Management initiatives; - Assess and identify capacity building gaps
using adapted tools like
Organizational Performance Index (OPI) and Capacity Index for Peace
Organizations and Networks (CIP) and design a capacity development plan; - Implement the Capacity Development Plan;
- Organize, facilitate and conduct sessions that
will result into Request
for Proposals from local stakeholders; - Actively facilitate training sessions for
stakeholders including NGOs, CBOs in participatory methodologies and tools
particularly Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) and Appreciative
Inquiry (AI); - Manage the sub-award processes and ensure that all are conducted in a full
complaint way; - Meet regularly with the supervisor to evaluate
project progress; identify successes, challenges and lessons-learned; and
adjust practices as necessary to improve performance. - Foster and maintain key partnerships with
relevant government stakeholder and target communities. - Compile and submit reports as specific events,
field trips and meetings attended on behalf of Mercy Corps. - Offer on-going feedback on the Performance Management Plan and database management of
the PEACE III Program, to enhance measuring the impact of the program
against objectives and indicators. - Work in consultation with the Program Manager
conduct regular field visits to ensure that all stakeholders share experiences and lessons learned; - Provide the team with quarterly data analysis
reports, to feed into quarterly review and reflection meetings. - Support the team in effectively utilizing
established monitoring and evaluation formats, and provide feedback for their improvement. - Develop case studies and success stories to
better articulate qualitative changes as a result of PEACE III Program. - Write reports and project documents and submit
to Program Director as required. - Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a
manner as to positively acknowledge Mercy Corps and to support its
humanitarian mission. - Perform any other duties as assigned by your
supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s
degree in the social sciences, rural development, or related field - At least four years’ professional experience in
Capacity Building role in peace and conflict related projects - Ability and commitment to team work
- Ability to interact effectively with the diverse project
stakeholders - Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of
the local languages in is an added advantage - Working experience in conflict or post conflict
settings and conflict sensitive programming. - Working experience with stakeholders including
youth and women groups. - Excellent analytical and report writing skills
- Adequate knowledge and skills on word
processing, spread sheet, power point and internet retrieval. - Excellent written and oral communication
skills. - Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
- Ability to effectively communicate with Mercy
Corps target populations and partners. - Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to
meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team
members. - Willingness to travel frequently to remote
locations. - Ability to quickly learn and implement new
information/concepts. - High degree of flexibility and adaptability.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their applications including a cover
letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and
copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the Human Resource
Manager, Kampala Head Office in Nsambya Estate Road, Kampala Head Office in
Nsambya on Plot 1102 Nsambya Estate Road, Kampala or to Mercy Corps Offices in
Kitgum. E-mailed applications with cover letter to: [email protected] will
also be accepted.
interested candidates should send their applications including a cover
letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and
copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the Human Resource
Manager, Kampala Head Office in Nsambya Estate Road, Kampala Head Office in
Nsambya on Plot 1102 Nsambya Estate Road, Kampala or to Mercy Corps Offices in
Kitgum. E-mailed applications with cover letter to: [email protected] will
also be accepted.
NB: Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female Candidates are
encouraged to apply.
short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female Candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 11th September, 2014
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