Uganda: Position of National Coordinator - 2015

Organization: The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project

Country: Uganda

Closing date: 17 Apr 2015

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (NCHRDU) was established in June 2013 by organizations and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in Uganda with the aim of ensuring that the rights of human rights defenders are respected and upheld.

As part of its efforts to enhance the work of the NCHRDU , the Board of Directors are looking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the vacant position of National Coordinator.The successful candidate will be based at the secretariat at the Human Rights Network Uganda (HURINET-U) premises.

Main responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Board of Directors and in direct partnership with other staff members, the National Coordinator shall be responsible but not limited to the following duties;

• Ensure the implementation of the approved strategic plan of the Coalition;


• Supervision: responsible for the overall design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programs undertaken by the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (Coalition) at its offices in Kampala;


• In conjunction with the relevant program staff, design and implement appropriate strategies and policies that promote the Coalition’s activities which include, but not limited to;


• Research human rights situation in Uganda with special attention on HRDs


• Manage in a timely manner the HRDs protection program


• Design appropriate capacity building activities and training programs


• Design and supervise comprehensive advocacy and media strategy with the objective of meeting program goals


• Engage on a regular basis with HRDs and partners


• Monitoring: develop program management schedules, activity analysis plan, success score cards and benchmarks, performance indicators and monitoring and evaluation criteria against program goals for program staff, volunteers and interns;


• Reporting: prepare program narrative and financial reports, briefing and position papers for board of directors, counterparts, partners and donors, as well as recommend reviews and proposals to ensure that program activities address actual needs;


• Coordination and Networking: develop and maintain productive working relationships with the Board of Directors, donors, partners, beneficiaries and other stakeholders;


• Engage in fundraising for Coalition activities;


• Represent the Coalition at national and international meetings


• Be a spokesperson of the Coalition;


• Any other duties as may be requested by the Board of Directors or any other person designated as such.**Key competencies**


• Educational background: MA Degree (e.g. Law, Political Sciences, Education or Social Sciences);


• Experience in human rights work of at least 5 years with two years at managerial level;


• Experience of working in the region;


• Experience with local human rights organisations and human rights issues;


• Field mission experience in the region;


• Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods of time;


• Analytical skills as well as creative and interactive skills;


• Proven ability to write and speak concisely and clearly and communicate effectively in English and other local language;


• High level technical knowledge and ability in planning and budgeting, project planning and monitoring and evaluation;


• Knowledge in financial management and understanding and interpretation of budgets and financial statements;


• Ability to communicate and negotiate at very high level in government, sectoral and international levels;


• Ability to build and sustain teamwork and Coalition;


• Ability to mobilize and organize fruitful campaigns;


• Proven team work skills and tolerant of diversity.

Location:The position is based in Kampala, Uganda with frequent travels within and out of the country.

How to apply:

Applications including a letter of motivation, CV and contact of three references should be sent to: hrdcoordinator1@gmail.com by 17thApril 2015.

Do notattach any additional supporting documents or certificates.

The subject line of the email MUST read**“Application for the position of National Coordinator”**