Non-profit Jobs - Head of Office at Justice and Reconciliation Project (JRP) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Justice and

Reconciliation Project (JRP)

Reports to: JRP Board of

Directors

Justice and

Reconciliation Project (JRP) is a non-profit organisation with a country wide

mandate and with its office based in Gulu. JRP works to support local level

transitional justice processes through seeking to understand and explain the

interests, needs, concerns and views of the communities affected by various

conflicts in Uganda. Our work focuses on the active involvement of communities

in documentation, research and advocacy on local level transitional justice

issues as a means of giving a voice to the affected communities.

Job Summary: The Head of

Office will serve as JRP’s Chief Executive Officer and primarily steer the

organisation in effectively delivering on its mandate of empowering

conflict-affected communities to participate in processes of justice, healing

and reconciliation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Supervise budget management, financial reporting,

donor and donor relations and supervising all aspects of JRP’s substantive

programing.

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Actively monitor and track transitional justice

related developments and processes and work closely with local and

international human rights focused networks and responsive to political

developments while strengthening local initiatives.

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Provide in-depth knowledge, analysis, policy advice

and capacity building to relevant actors on transitional justice issues.

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Exercise control of the revenue and expenditures of

JRP as approved by the Board.

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In charge of  the

development and promotion of the organization including the political

responsibilities and networking for resource mobilization as delegated by the

Board.

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In charge of overseeing and ensuring the preparation

of the annual audit report of JRP and that they are submitted to the Board, our

partners and donors.

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Ensure timely preparation of JRP’s annual report to

the Board, our partners and donors on the work of JRP.

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The Head of Office has the delegated responsibility

to recruit, orient, develop and retain all staff of JRP. The incumbent shall determine

terms and conditions of services of staff, subject to the approval of the

Board.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The Head of Officer should preferably hold a Master’s

degree in a relevant field of law, political science, peace and conflict

studies, international affairs, transitional justice, human rights, management,

Social Sciences or relevant field experience is strongly desirable. However

exceptional work experience on the same fields shall be given special

considerations.

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Six or more years of management, four (4) years at a

senior management level in the non-profit sector or in an academic, regional,

international or multi-lateral organization.

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The ideal candidate should have wide ranging

transitional justice expertise as well as field work experience in areas of

justice, and human rights.

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The candidate must have strong leadership and

management experience

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Prior experience in program administration, design

management, fundraising, leading a team of administrative, professional,

support staff arid working closely with civil society partners and government

initiatives on transitional justice, peace and human rights.

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High professionalism and attention to detail

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Excellent interpersonal skills with an understanding

of and familiarity working in close partnerships with regional civil society

networks.

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Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in MS

Office applications.

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Detailed working knowledge of and experience in

project management

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Excellent track record of successful Resource

Mobilization

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Proven experience in research and policy advocacy,

project initiation, monitoring and evaluation is critical.

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Detailed knowledge and understanding of Uganda’s conflict

and transitional justice situation.

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Working knowledge of global justice and

accountability trends.

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Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of non-governmental,

inter-governmental, regional and relevant international institutions and

systems

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Extensive knowledge of current management trends and

best practices, including change management, staff development and leadership

development

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Excellent knowledge of Strategic Planning

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Excellent knowledge of program management and

evaluation, project management including project planning and development,

program budgeting and Results Based Management

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Demonstrated evidence of creative thinking and

visionary leadership in the field of post conflict situations.

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Excellent oral and written command of the English

language.

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A capacity for independent thought and action and

the ability to render professional advice

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Excellent negotiating and networking skills and a

strong analytical/problem solving and interpersonal skill.

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Successful track record of team management and

leadership

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Working knowledge and effective use of computerized

systems

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Appreciation of the workplace diversity in Uganda.

All suitably

qualified candidates should preferably be Ugandans and apply by including the

position you are applying for i.e. “Head of Officer – [Your name].” The curriculum

vitae with full details of experience, achievements, qualifications and the

names and contact details of three references and addressed to: The Chairman

Board of Directors via e-mail to: recruitment@justiceandreconciliation.com.

Deadline: 30th August 2015