Job
Title: Programme Advisor
Title: Programme Advisor
Organization: GIZ
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Programme
Coordinator
Coordinator
About US:
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is owned by the Federal republic of
Germany with International operations in Uganda, GIZ Implements commissions for
the German government and other national and international, public and private
sector clients within the framework of the international Cooperation between
the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of Uganda.
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is owned by the Federal republic of
Germany with International operations in Uganda, GIZ Implements commissions for
the German government and other national and international, public and private
sector clients within the framework of the international Cooperation between
the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of Uganda.
Job Summary: The
Programme Advisor is responsible for executing all daily operational tasks accompanying,
advising, and supporting Interest Groups in their work to address various types
of land conflicts advising CPS staff and partners on the topic of formal land
management system contributing to the further development of the CPS programme
‘Support for the Participatory Transformation of Land Conflicts in
North-eastern Uganda’ as part of the CPS team contributing to the prevention of
violence and transformation of land conflicts towards participatory land management
in the region maintaining a good flow of communication and information between-
all involved institutions and CPS partners and GIZ
Programme Advisor is responsible for executing all daily operational tasks accompanying,
advising, and supporting Interest Groups in their work to address various types
of land conflicts advising CPS staff and partners on the topic of formal land
management system contributing to the further development of the CPS programme
‘Support for the Participatory Transformation of Land Conflicts in
North-eastern Uganda’ as part of the CPS team contributing to the prevention of
violence and transformation of land conflicts towards participatory land management
in the region maintaining a good flow of communication and information between-
all involved institutions and CPS partners and GIZ
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Management and coordination
- Identifies
the needs of key actors for the non-violent transformation of land
conflicts and develops strategies on how to address these needs - Promotes
dialogue, networking, and collaboration of Interest Group member
organisations with that of other relevant actors - Supports
Interest Groups and other partners in conceptualising, planning,
implementing and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team
meetings and other project activities - Conducts
assessments and studies, as well as compiles information relevant to the
CPS programme - Supports
Interest Groups in strengthening their internal processes and their
capacities to effectively address land issues - Supports
planning, monitoring and controlling of expenses for project activities in
accordance with GIZ. CPS policies and procedures - Supports
in addressing organisational and management needs of the CPS programme contributes
to PM&E processes of CPS
Communication and Networking:
- Builds
and maintains good relationships with all important stakeholders on land
issues in Northeastern Uganda with a special focus on Karamoja sub-region - Provides
technical support to national and international experts - Provides
local knowledge and expertise to deepen the team’s understanding of the
context - Supports
colleagues with translation services from/to Ngakarimojong - Contributes
to the sound cooperation and collaboration between and among the CPS teams
of Karamoja and Teso - Stays
up-to date and informs the CPS team about relevant social and political
debates and developments in Uganda with a special on Karamoja and Teso
Other duties/additional tasks:
Performs other duties and tasks
at the request of the Programme Coordinator
Performs other duties and tasks
at the request of the Programme Coordinator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a university degree in or related to Peace and Conflict
Studies, Law, or Social Sciences (equivalent to BA or MA) profound
expertise on land and resource management - Three
years’ professional experience in conflict transformation or development
work related to land and resource management - Knowledge
of non-violent conflict transformation approaches - Previous
experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder and dialogue processes and
the application of participatory methods and approaches - Excellent
facilitation, presentation and negotiation and networking skills - Good
working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office) - Strong
managerial and organisational competence - Willingness
to travel regularly - Work
experience in Karamoja and familiarity with the cultural and socio-political
context of North eastern Uganda with a special on Karamoja sub-region - Excellent
language skills in English and Ngakarimojong - Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum supervision - Ability
to work in diverse multicultural teams
How to Apply:
All interested and suitably
qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs (max. 3
pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the applicant’s motivation
by email to: [email protected]. Please note: Only those applications
with the subject heading “Program Advisor CPS” will be accepted. Application
and CV should be in one document.
qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs (max. 3
pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the applicant’s motivation
by email to: [email protected]. Please note: Only those applications
with the subject heading “Program Advisor CPS” will be accepted. Application
and CV should be in one document.
Deadline: 14th January 2018
For more of the latest jobs,
please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline