Job Title: Regional Programmes Officer
Organisation: Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of
Africa (SIHA)
Africa (SIHA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Regional Director
About US:
The
Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a
coalition of civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation
advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works
specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to
justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political
participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA
maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.
Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a
coalition of civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation
advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works
specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to
justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political
participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA
maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.
Job Summary: The Regional Programmes Officer (RPO) will in
consultation with the SIHA Regional Director, as well as the program staff in
Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Somaliland to manage
a portfolio of projects and related activities as well as contribute to further
refine SIHA’s strategy and its effective implementation. The incumbent will
take the responsibility of overseeing SIHA projects and contribute to the
development of its programs and fundraising activities, maintaining contact
with stakeholders, including donors, members, partners and others.
consultation with the SIHA Regional Director, as well as the program staff in
Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Somaliland to manage
a portfolio of projects and related activities as well as contribute to further
refine SIHA’s strategy and its effective implementation. The incumbent will
take the responsibility of overseeing SIHA projects and contribute to the
development of its programs and fundraising activities, maintaining contact
with stakeholders, including donors, members, partners and others.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keenly facilitate and contribute to SIHA
program development, implementation, quality assurance and general
overview of all regional projects; - Coordinate the implementation, reporting and
documentation of SIHA projects and actively engage in projects planning,
contracting, monitoring, reporting and evaluation; - Establish communication and collaborate with
researchers, technical experts, knowledge institutes and grass roots
experts; - Significantly contribute to all SIHA
publications, reports, public statements and proposals; - Ensure, in close collaboration with SIHA’s
regional team and effective co-ordination between the broad base of SIHA
staff across the horn of Africa, Members, and allies in the Horn of
Africa; - The incumbent will identify opportunities for
fundraising and to suggest ideas for new programs and initiatives, often
working closely with SIHA’s Programme Development and Fundraising Officer
to develop new concepts / proposals; - Actively contribute to the development of
policy papers, statements and briefings required for SIHA advocacy, as
well as occasional contribution to public statements, press releases, and
other outreach communications; - In charge of llanning, reporting and
supervising the proper use of the budget allocated and ensuring alongside
the SIHA Finance Department the proper documentation and use of all SIHA
funds expended in support of SIHA programming throughout the Horn of
Africa; - Regularly monitor in-person, during frequent
field visits to SIHA work throughout the Horn of Africa, the progress of
projects in course, conduct contextual analysis, and related these back to
the Kampala Secretariat; - Continue to build systems for increasing the
efficiency and visibility of SIHA programming in the Horn of Africa,
including but not limited to project start-up (‘Grants Opening’),
development of project-based Operational Plans and Implementation
Timelines, and the maintenance of SIHA reporting systems.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree
in a related field. Possession of a Masters-level qualification is
preferable or equivalent work experience; - A minimum of four years’ experience in the
field of social development, and /or human rights preferably within civil society,
human rights NGOs or donor organizations, with preference being focused
work in social development and /or the human rights field and similar
sector; - Broad knowledge, experience and understanding
of project cycle management, including monitoring and evaluation,
results-based management, technical and financial reporting; - Flexibility and ability to shift priorities
based on changes of context and sometimes to travel in short notice; - Good understanding of the Horn of Africa
political and social context, and knowledge of the regional and
international mechanisms/dynamics influencing the region; - The ideal candidate should have a strong
combination of studies and work experience in the fields of human rights,
and social development in the African context, East and Horn of Africa
and/ or/Middle East & North Africa; - Excellent writing skills – fluency in written
and spoken English is a prerequisite, with knowledge of other regional
languages an added value; - Excellent communication, networking and
advocacy skills; - Good organizational skills, including the
ability to manage priorities, work under pressure and meet tight
deadlines; - Previous exposure to international and/or
multicultural /multilingual environment – Able to function effectively
within a multi-cultural team; - Strong sense of initiative and creativity is
desirable; - Excellent analytical and research skills are
important for this post; - Proven ability and experience in staff
management and capacity building preferable; - Curiosity, willingness to ‘learn while doing’
and a strong and genuine interest in the Horn of Africa, particularly in
Horn women and girls and their strengths and challenges, is essential. - Willingness to travel regularly often around
the region, often in areas affected by conflict or instability;
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a current
CV and cover letter, expressing her/his motivation in applying and relevant
experience/expertise, to SIHA’s Human Resources Department ([email protected])
with [email protected] and [email protected].
Please enter “Application Materials: SIHA Regional Programmes Officer” in the
subject line.
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a current
CV and cover letter, expressing her/his motivation in applying and relevant
experience/expertise, to SIHA’s Human Resources Department ([email protected])
with [email protected] and [email protected].
Please enter “Application Materials: SIHA Regional Programmes Officer” in the
subject line.
Deadline: 28th March 2016
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