Job Title: Programme
Officer
Officer
Organisation: Ministry of
Local Government
Local Government
Funding Source: European
Development Fund (EDF)
Development Fund (EDF)
Project Name: Development
Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) project
Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) project
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Co-ordinator,
Programme Support Team (PST)
Programme Support Team (PST)
About US:
The Ministry of Local Government has been identified as one of the
implementing partners for the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU)
project, which is one of the vehicles for executing the 11th European
Development Fund (EDF) Programme in Uganda.
implementing partners for the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU)
project, which is one of the vehicles for executing the 11th European
Development Fund (EDF) Programme in Uganda.
The general objective of the DINU Programme is to consolidate stability
in Northern Uganda, eradicate poverty, under-nutrition and strengthen the
foundations for sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.
in Northern Uganda, eradicate poverty, under-nutrition and strengthen the
foundations for sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.
Job Summary: The Programme
Officer will be providing technical expertise on the activities under
Governance components of the DINU executed by the PST on behalf of the
Ministry.
Officer will be providing technical expertise on the activities under
Governance components of the DINU executed by the PST on behalf of the
Ministry.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Tasked with defining scope, nature,
inputs, outputs and timely qualitative and quantitative delivery for all
activities under the sub component; - Providing technical support to the
implementing departments MOLG and the LGs in identifying, prioritizing,
planning, implementation and commissioning of activities under the
Governance components of the DINU project to ensure that they./ comply
with the minimum standards of service delivery; - Supporting the preparation of solicitation
documents for the tenders that shall be awarded for the infrastructure
services that will be delivered under the project; - Working in liaison with sector ministries,
departments and agencies to ensure that the activities under the project
in the Local Governments (LGs) are adequately executed in line with
project objectives and standards; - Monitor implementation of the program
activities in line with the overall service delivery framework of
Government; - Tasked with compiling and submitting
progress reports on results achieved and challenges of the Governance Sub
Component to the Steering and Management Committees for the Program; - Developing and implementing the
monitoring, evaluation and reporting framework for the project, ensure
there are appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems for activities and
results; and oversee its implementation, including tracking of results,
lessons and risks; - Supporting the LGs in the implementation
of investment projects through regular mentoring visits. This shall
include site visits, meetings with LG staff in charge of executing the
projects, contractors and management committees; - Providing technical advice on situational
analysis and identification of interventions to improve the legislative
and regulatory framework for decentralized service delivery in Northern
Uganda; - Providing technical support to the target
communities to strengthen the demand side of governance at the local
level; - Governments and civil society on local
economic development - Supervising
consultants, who shall be engaged on the project in the PST; - Assisting in the preparation and review of
various program documents. - Actively participate and effectively
representing the Ministry in internal and external meetings related to the
implementation of the project. - Attending to any other duties as may be
assigned by Co-ordinator PST or other superiors within the Ministry.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Programme
Officer placement must hold an advanced degree either in Development
Economics, Business Management, Public Administration, Public Financial
Management or Social Development - A minimum of eight years of exposure and
good understanding of Decentralization and Local Governance, Managing of
Grants, and Supporting Social Service Delivery Systems at the local level. - Communication Skills
- Computer Skills i.e. proficiency in Ms
Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Self-driven
- Excellent interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of
academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and
addresses of three referees to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local
Government, 2nd Floor Southern Wing, Workers’ House, P.O. Box 7037 Kampala.
Uganda
applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of
academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and
addresses of three referees to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local
Government, 2nd Floor Southern Wing, Workers’ House, P.O. Box 7037 Kampala.
Uganda
Deadline: 13th October 2017
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