Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Uganda

Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Uganda
Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Uganda
Location: Uganda

Description

Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Uganda

Project/Proposal Summary:
The purpose of this project is to support peace building and conflict mitigation in Uganda by strengthening mechanisms for resolution of conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity. It will further enhance the capacity of local actors to prevent violent conflict and transform them into peaceful outcomes while promoting reconciliation. Through training, technical assistance and providing grants to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the project will focus on the oil rich Albertine region, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) affected Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.
Position Summary:
The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership to the project and manage its technical and administrative functions. The CoP will also provide strategic guidance in implementing the project’s workplan. The CoP will manage relations with government bodies as well as with USAID and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of technical and administrative management
• Hire, train and manage a team of local staff and recruit and ensure the technical quality of the work of short-term technical advisors as needed
• Work closely with local civil society groups to build their capacity for resolving conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity
• Provide sub-grants to CSOs; provide training in the technical and budgetary application process, oversight during implementation and ensure transparency and accountability
• Build strong relationships with USAID, the national Ugandan government and local governments in Northern and Central Uganda, serving as MSI’s main representative in the field
Qualifications:
• Prior experience as Chief of Party on a USAID funded project
• Demonstrated technical expertise in the thematic program areas above, including: local dispute resolution, civil society capacity building, land administration and/or natural resource management
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa required; Experience in Northern Uganda preferred
• Experience implementing projects in partnership with government and local communities in conflict or post-conflict environments
• Degree in international development, public policy, law, politics, conflict or related discipline
• The ability to be based in Uganda for the duration of the project
• Fluency in English is required
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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