Technical Advisor

GIZ

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Category: Other Services

Job Type: N/A
Salary ( UGX) : Monthly

The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has commissioned the Gesellschaft tor Internationale Zusarnrnenarbeit (GIZ) with the Programme "Strengthening Governance and Civil Society in Uganda", co-funded by the European Union. The main objective of the programme is that selected state and civil society actors in Uganda are in better position to work towards the compliance with human rights and governance principles in their respective areas of responsibility. Structurally, the programme focuses on two main components: Advancing Governance and Accountability (AGA) and Strengthening Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme (CUSP).

GIZ is recruiting Technical Advisor- Rule of Law Democracy and Good Governance to plan, implement and monitor social accountability activities under AGA with a specific focus on promoting transparency, accountability and anti-corruption in local government through supporting multi-stakeholder forums such as the District Integrity Promotion Forums (DIPFs) and rolling out the use of digital accountability tools such as the Contract Monitoring System (CMS) and the Citizens Feedback Platform (CFP).

The full job description can be found on the Future Options website (www.futureoptlons.org1Jobs/)

Job Tittle: Technical Advisor Rule of Law Democracy and Good Governance.
Reports to: Head of Component, Strengthening Accountability Component under the Strengthening Governance and Civil Society Program
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Contract Duration: Until September 2027.
Ref No. GIZ-SAC/TA/1024043.

We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. Gil is committed to equal oppottunities and diversity of perspective at the working place.

A. Key Responsibilities

The Technical Advisor will be working closely with the partners from state and non-state institutions at national level and in the central region of Uganda in.
Ensuring that the DAG, IG and PPDA develop stronger relations with their stakeholders in the central region of Uganda.
Enhancing the mechanisms in which the DAG, IG and PPDA receive feedback from their stakeholders, especially through the available digital social accountability platforms, and incorporate it into their work in the region.
Support Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to utilize the CMS and CFP and building stronger partnerships with PPDA and DAG.
Enhance cooperation among CSOs operating within the region.
Supporting the mapping of new potential non-state partners for DAG, IG and PPDA.
Support OAG, IG and PPDA to conduct research on topics of T AAC to foster debate and dialogue in the general public.
Ensuring regular information exchange with the Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme (CUSP).
Informing the activities of the CUSP in the accountability sector in the region.
Ensuring alignment of CUSP activities in the accountability sector with the strategic direction of the AGA.

B. Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience. Qualifications.
Master's degree in social science or political science.

Professional Experience

Five (5) years of relevant professional work experience relating to the thematic areas of governance and accountability.
Three (3) years of professional experience with or in civil society organisations, platforms, or networks.

How To Apply:

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to the Head of Human Resources by email to vacancy@futureoptions.org until 11:59 pm on Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only and sent electronically, quoting the position and reference number.
Please include name and contact of three references. One official reference from your current workplace is a MUST.
Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: Giz DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.