Platform for Labour Action is seek a Manager Rights Social Protection and Accountability who will be responsible for designing, reviewing and implementing all aspects of Rights, Social Protection and Accountability issues at PLA. The salary scale is SM3.

Send your application in writing, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, and three references to info@pla-uganda.org or adminvol2@pla-uganda.org ;

Not later than the 28th November 2014 Handwritten applications can be delivered to Plot 68 Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya P.O Box 9714 Kampala - Uganda

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Organisation: Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

Reports to: Program CoordinatorWelthungerhilfe (WHH) is an International German NGO founded in 1962, is today one of the biggest non-governmental aid and development agencies in Germany. We campaign against worldwide hunger and for sustainable food and nutrition security by promoting site- appropriate farming, establishing access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, improving healthcare and education for people living in rural areas.

Job Summary: The Accountability and Mainstreaming Officer will mainly drive the key objectives which are the implementation of the standard promoted by the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) and to ensure mainstreaming of other relevant topics such as Gender, HIV/AIDS, and Security in programmes throughout the country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Grow the understanding and strengthen practice of humanitarian accountability and quality management among staff and partnersActively coordinate/ develop a country specific accountability framework as per baseline results and recommendationsDevelop guidelines, tools and processes in line with the HAP standardOrganize/conduct HAP training and workshops in the countryPerform any other assignments on topics like gender, HIV/AIDS, Security (40% of the position)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:The applicant should preferably hold a University degree in development studies/social sciencesComprehensive knowledge of the HAP Standard, either in theory or practice.Professional experience in gender analysis and capacity development for gender mainstreaming in the rural development contextExcellent interpersonal skillsProven ability to work in international and multicultural teams.Capacity to initiate and execute tasks described above and ability to express ideas clearly.Excellent analytical skills, flexibility and adaptability, learning skills and ability to think strategicallyIf you feel you are the best candidate for this job opportunity, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV (including three referees with their current official contacts) by email to greatlakes@welthungerhilfe.de.The email subject line should clearly be marked: “Application for Humanitarian Accountability Mainstreaming Officer Position"NB: Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage. Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 13th June, 2014

Job Introduction
A number of Development Partners in Uganda have established the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) to manage coherent, harmonized and coordinated multi-donor support aimed at
enhancing Democratic Governance in Uganda. It is based upon three components:

The DGF Programme Management Unit (DGF- PMU) is responsible for the management and implementation of the programme components as agreed by the DGF-Steering Committee while observing the DGF Board?s strategic direction. In addition to the Head of Programme,
the PMU has a Finance and Administration Manager and three DGF component teams, consisting of a Component manager supported by a small team of Programme and Project Officers. This Programme Officer position is within the Voice & Accountability component.
The Voice and Accountability (V & A)component aims to empower citizens at national and sub-national levels to articulate and voice concerns, demand and induce improved services,
monitor service delivery and influence sustainable institutional development in areas where there are key deficits and where service provision does not live up to expectations. Its approach
comprises three sub-components which focus the following areas:

The objective of sub-component 3 is ?to ensure that the extractive industry benefits the development of Uganda as a whole?, and its overall output is to bring about ?improved accountability and transparency to citizens in oil extraction and management?.
The Programme Officer reports to the V & A Component Manager (CM) for the overall progress of his / her work, including effective management of agreed duties, provision of political analysis and management of partner relations. Detailed personal job objectives and
performance targets will be agreed between the post holder and the CM. Progress will be reviewed and the results recorded on a regular agreed basis.

Experience
? At least five years experience in the management of development programmes and projects in the realm of democratic governance, ideally with a particular focus on natural resource
governance.
? Experience of working constructively and strategically with government institutions, civil society organisations and other non-state actors, including capacity building support;
? Knowledge of ongoing developments and best practice in the area of natural resource management and experience of the Ugandan oil sector.
? Knowledge of, and experience in, demand driven approaches to strengthening accountability
Core technical competencies required for the role
The role requires the following competencies:
? Good knowledge of current development challenges and political developments in Uganda;
? Knowledge of the prevailing policy context and development strategies related to the development of the oil sector in Uganda;
? Familiarity with natural resource governance strategies and mechanisms for accountability;
? Understanding of natural resources management - oil, land - and transparency strategies;
? Knowledge of post-conflict development and peace-building approaches;
? Partnership management, capacity building and organisational development;
? Familiarity with lobbying, advocacy and coalition building approaches;
? Familiarity with civic education and gender mainstreaming approaches;
? Monitoring and evaluation experience.
Additional skills
? Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
? Fluency in English and strong writing, communication and facilitation skills;
? Strong cooperation and team working skills;
? Capacity to work also under pressure, with high level of self motivation;
? Demonstrated ability to interact at technical levels; and
? A good knowledge of current discussion and debate in academia and elsewhere on relevant democratic governance issue area(s) in Africa is an advantage.
Terms of Employment
A two year contract will be offered with the possibility of extension under DGF Terms and Conditions. Six months probation period.
How to Apply;
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with work related to the address or email below. All applications shall be marked DGF position title mx 2 mb.

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We are looking for technical experts in the following fields:

• Ugandan local governance

• Civil society development/Private sector engagement

• USAID Monitoring and Evaluation

• Policy Reform in governance, inter-governmental finance, and tax planning

• Local government budgeting and finance

• Procurement and auditing

• Organizational Capacity Building

• Gender and Youth

• Citizenship engagement/Participation in governance

• USIAD Grants management

• Communications and public relations

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