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• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control
• Peace Corps

• Serve as Activity Manager and COR/AOR for
  USAID/Uganda peace and security activities that support conflict
  mitigation, peace and reconciliation processes in Uganda. The incumbent
  prepares scopes of work for grants or contracts in support of the
  Mission’s conflict activities, reviews and evaluates funding requests and
  proposals, reviews technical performance reports and work plans and
  sub-grants, monitors the spending and resource pipeline, mobilizes
  resources to respond to the changing environment and monitors
  implementation through regular field visits;
• Offer technical support, guidance and
  implementation support in the conflict area, coordinating with
  AID/Washington, U.S. Embassy/Kampala, USAID/East Africa, implementing
  partners, international organizations and bilateral donors in Uganda;
• Provide assistance in conflict, amnesty,
  and peace dialogue activities by: 1) identifying development assistance
  needs and achievable results, in collaboration with GoU and partners, UN
  and private agencies, 2) maintaining dialogue with and obtaining support
  from partners and stakeholders, and 3) supporting DO Team efforts to
  obtain AID/W agreement on results and financing, and country and
  Mission-level approvals to initiate development activities;
• Actively support and work with other
  Mission members to develop the Mission’s country strategy statement and
  operational plan in the area of conflict prevention, mitigation and
  resolution;
• Collaborate closely with the Team Leader
  and other activity managers within DO2 and the Mission to conceive,
  develop, and implement programs and activities related to conflict
  prevention, mitigation and resolution;
• Provide a full range of consultative,
  advisory, and analytical services on complex conflict issues;
• Works closely with Uganda government
  Ministries and institutions regarding government strategies for conflict
  mitigation and peace building, the Amnesty Act and its amendments, the
  Peace, Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda (PRDP), the
  Karamoja Integrated Disarmament and Development Plan KIDDP) and the
  National Development Plan and assist in informing USAID personnel of
  changing strategies and programs;
• Engage senior leaders in civil society and
  UN and donor officials, on all issues related to conflict;
• Support in organizing field visits to
  conflict areas for high-ranking U.S. government and USAID Mission personnel;
• Apply development expertise and project
  management skills to promote successful implementation of complex,
  multi-sectoral programs.

• The ideal candidate for the USAID US
  Embassy Conflict Specialist vacancy should possess a bachelor’s degree in
  a related field.
• At least 15 years of functionally
  professional experience in the field of conflict studies, peace building,
  reconciliation, or post conflict programming.
• PFA training, COR/AOR Acquisition and
  Assistance training and USAID Project Implementation, Monitoring and
  Evaluation training.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience
  with donor agency policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
• A dynamic individual, with strong
  interpersonal skills and must have the ability to present concepts,
  analysis of the conflict and recommendations in clear written and oral formats.
  Candidates must also demonstrate an ability and understanding of best
  practices in promoting “development” during conflict and post conflict.

• Universal Application
  for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download
  it Here.
• A current resume or
  curriculum vitae.
• Candidates who claim
  US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
  application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference
  must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional
  preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other
  documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
  addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

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