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• 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.        

• 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

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