Recovery and Development Adviser

DFID Uganda is seeking a dynamic, experienced professional to
fill the vacancy of Recovery and Development Adviser for
Northern Uganda, based in the DFID Uganda Office in Kampala.
The Recovery and Development Adviser will oversee the implementation
of DFID Uganda's Northern Uganda Post Conflict
Development Programme (PCDP).

The goal of the PCDP is to
build a peaceful, vibrant northern Uganda with increased opportunities
for the people of the north and reduced poverty for all of
Uganda. The PCDP is aligned to the four Strategic Objectives of
the Government of Uganda's Peace Recovery and Development
Plan (PRDP).
Main tasks

Manage the implementation of the PCDP which is focused on
service delivery, private sector led growth supporting building
of local government capacity to deliver long term development
in the North, tackling vulnerability and rebuilding livelihoods.

Be lead adviser on northern Uganda, managing the coordination
of other DFID Advisers on technical issues of DFID's
programme in the north.

Improve coherence and consistency of DFID's programme with
those of key partners such as the Government of Uganda, the
UN, the World Bank, other donors, NGOs and civil society.

Represent DFID in meetings on Northern Uganda: i.e. Northern
Uganda Recovery and Development group (NURD), Karamoja
Working Group (KWG) and coordinate meetings related to the
implementation and monitoring of the PRDP.

Maintain and further develop liaison and information exchange
with other parts of DFID/HMG on post-conflict recovery and
development issues ensuring that policy at a central level is
informed by DFID Uganda's experiences and vice versa.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and dynamic self-starter,
able to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds, have
a strong proven ability to work independently to deliver results,
have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, have
good advocacy skills with the ability to effectively influence others,
and have good analytical thinking and judgement.

Familiarity
with the government of Uganda poverty eradication strategies, and
particularly with the Peace, Recovery and Development Plan and
National Development Plan would be an advantage.

Qualifications and Experience
A first degree and a Masters degree or equivalent postgraduate
qualification in relevant development related field. Additional
related qualifications will be an advantage.

Five years relevant professional experience working in either an
international organisation, government or private sector in
Uganda.

Strong Development background in service delivery, health,
education, water & sanitation, livelihoods.

Thorough understanding of national, regional and local Ugandan
politics. A good understanding of political economy issues, drivers
of change, and able to successfully engage at a senior level with
the private sector, national governments and civil society

Experience of working in northern Uganda would be an
advantage.

Experience of humanitarian response work.

Experience working on infrastructure development projects
would be an advantage.

Experience of developing and managing projects for an
international organisation preferred. Excellent organisation and
time management skills and ability to work efficiently within a
team, under pressure

Excellent communication skills
Competencies

Planning and Delivery of Work

Influencing

Analysis and Use of Information

Working with others

Communicating with others
DFID is an accredited investor in people and is committed to
supporting its staff to achieve their maximum potential and will
provide opportunities for personal and professional development
for the successful candidates, along with an attractive remuneration
and benefits. The work environment is dynamic and busy but
pleasant.

DFID is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome
applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of
religious belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, age or disability.
For more information about this vacancy and the work of DFID
in Uganda visit ww.dfid.gov.uk/countries/africa/uganda.asp
Contact

To apply please send or e-mail CV and a cover letter explaining
your suitability for the post and how you meet the above competencies,
with 3 work related referees including copies of certificates to the
address below. Clearly mark in subject field or envelope:
"DFID - Recovery and Development Adviser for Northern
Uganda ". Attachments may not fill more than 2 MB.

Closing date is 5 PM on Monday 06th June.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected
for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to
automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug

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