Job Title: Local Government Program Officer
Organisation: RTI
International
International
Funding Source: U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID)
for International Development (USAID)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job ID: 15622
About RTI:
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes,
dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.
Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to
governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced
technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and
the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.
Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to
governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced
technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and
the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
About USAID GAPP Project:
RTI is the prime contractor for USAID funded GAPP program. The goal of
this 5 year program is to increase participation accountability and local
governance for effective service delivery. GAPP focuses on three components;
Strengthen local government revenue, procurement, financial and planning
systems, support, Strengthen national level government accountability
institutions in their interaction with local governments and Strengthen civil
society organizations and other non-state actors to improve voice and
accountability.
this 5 year program is to increase participation accountability and local
governance for effective service delivery. GAPP focuses on three components;
Strengthen local government revenue, procurement, financial and planning
systems, support, Strengthen national level government accountability
institutions in their interaction with local governments and Strengthen civil
society organizations and other non-state actors to improve voice and
accountability.
Job Summary: The Local
Government Program Officer will offer technical support to the Local Government
Expert to ensure the effective implementation of activities and coordinate the
District coordinators on program activities as they relate to focus area.
Government Program Officer will offer technical support to the Local Government
Expert to ensure the effective implementation of activities and coordinate the
District coordinators on program activities as they relate to focus area.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should possess a master’s
degree in a related field - At least three years of relevant
experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of six
years relevant experience. - Good working knowledge and experience
working with local government in Uganda required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their
updated CVs with contact information to [email protected] and
indicate “Uganda Local Government Program Officer” in the subject title.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed
applicants will be contacted.
updated CVs with contact information to [email protected] and
indicate “Uganda Local Government Program Officer” in the subject title.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed
applicants will be contacted.
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