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Job Title:      Program
Associate

Organization: International
Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

The International
Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) works to advance justice in countries
that have endured massive human rights abuses under repression and in conflict.
We work with victims, civil society groups, national, and international
organizations to ensure redress for victims and to help prevent atrocities from
happening again. ICTJ has been supporting transitional justice initiatives in Uganda
since 2009.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work with the Head of Office to
  conceptualize, design and implement programs to provide technical
  assistance and support to transitional justice processes in Uganda.
• Perform research and writing tasks (compile
  and organize comparative information, legal research, etc.); prepare draft
  memos, and other documents under the supervision of the Head of Office;
• Assist in the drafting country research
  papers and other written work for publication; and track country news and
  developments.
• Take a lead role in organizing
  workshops, conferences and missions as organizing workshops, seminars and
  compiling training materials on transitional justice issues.
• Liaise effectively with local
  stakeholders including government and NGOs to ensure effective
  coordination and delivery of activities of ICTJ Uganda program office.
• Actively participate in internal and
  external coordination meetings including liaison with ICTJ consultants.
• Assist the Head of Office in maintaining
  contact with international and local partners, organizations, embassies,
  and other relevant civil society actors or government officials.
• Assist the Head of Office in the
  development of proposals, work plans and budget, including preparing
  website updates and drafting reports on activities as required.
• Coordinate with the Finance and
  Administrative Manager and Program Assistant in tracking program budgets
  and expenditure
• Provide technical advice where
  appropriate and provide support to partners and other stakeholders on
• Draft reports, for internal use, on
  transitional justice and political and security developments in Uganda,
  for review and input of the Head of Office.
• Carry out any other duties as required
  by the Head of Office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s
  degree in international relations, law, political science, development
  studies, or social sciences. Specialization in human rights, transitional
  justice is an added advantage;
• Three to four years of relevant work
  experience, preferably in human rights and/or international programs;
• Substantive academic or practical
  experience in human rights or transitional justice issues;
• Excellent written communication skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and
  effectively with a diverse array of people;
• Strong time management and project
  management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to
  work collaboratively with staff in ICTJ country office staff and
  departments as well as external partners;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and
  ability to use academic research tools is essential;
• Extraordinary initiative, creativity and
  capacity to think strategically;
• Team spirit and respectful working and
  decision-making style;
• Willingness to travel as needed.

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their updated CVs via Email to: jobs@ictj.org

Deadline: 6th September, 2019

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