Organisation: Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Project Name: Producer Association Capacity
Strengthening Program
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Lutheran World Relief is a US
non-profit organization that works with local partners to provide lasting
solutions to poverty, injustice and human suffering.
Job Summary: The Capacity Development Specialist will
be responsible for technical leadership and oversight for program activities
related to building the capacity of producer organizations to influence an
enabling environment at the local government level that supports their members’
interests.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting
in the management of POs to identify and prioritize challenges that their
members face and to develop appropriate methods for advocacy - Responsible
for strengthening the capacity of POs to provide their members with
education on civil rights. - Mentoring
and coaching POs to articulate their concerns, interest, aspirations and
participate in the decision making processes at the local level - Strengthening
the capacity of POs to develop structures or networks that promote
dialogue and coordinated action with POs and other entities with common
objectives. - Supporting
POs to develop relationships and channels of engagement with relevant
local level authorities. - Technically
supporting POs to monitor the implementation and enforcement of reforms,
and to hold public and private institutions accountable. - Perform
other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The
Capacity Development Specialist should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree
in education, social work, or other relevant field (a diploma in a
relevant field and an additional five years of experience could be
substituted for a Bachelor’s degree). - At
least five years’ experience in capacity development of producer
organizations, community-based organizations, or associations. - Possess
the ability to design capacity building strategies based on clear needs
identification and understanding of the operating context, and
demonstrable experience of working with producer organizations and
implementation of capacity development programs. - Significant
experience of working with national or local government and understanding
of systems that facilitate capacity development processes for identified
producer organizations. - Demonstrated
experience working on programs that address issues related to equitable
access and control of productive resources for women and youth - Excellent
track record of achieving results in similar types of skill development
activities. - Demonstrated
high-level technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. - Proficiency
in MS Outlook, MS Word and other Microsoft Office programs as well as
common internet applications. - Fluency
in English, with excellent written communication skills. Ability to speak
at least one Ugandan language. - Ability
to travel up to 50% of his/her time. Ability to travel occasionally within
the region and to the US. - Evidence
of status to work legally in Uganda. Uganda national preferred.
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their applications via email to:
info-ug@lwrearo.org with the job title for which you are applying in the
subject line. Include in the body of the email the following information:
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION:
NUMBER OF YEARS OF RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE:
MINIMUM SALARY EXPECTATION
(monthly, gross):
Also, include as attachments
a cover letter and CV. Do not include copies of diplomas or certificates.
Deadline: 19th June,
2015 by 5:00PM Ugandan Time
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