Level: NOC

Duration: 3.5 Months

Duty Station: KampalaObjectives:

The main objective of the position is to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the organisation and implementation of a Uganda-hosted project bringing together Education Officials from 14 Eastern and Southern African countries to strengthen their capacity to plan and manage their education system in ways that mitigate the impact of crises in all their forms. Purpose of Assignment and Scope of Work:

To coordinate all aspects of preparation and delivery of the four events (3 day regional seminar, national policy seminar, one technical workshop for National level stakeholders, one technical workshop for District level stakeholders from 28 Ugandan Districts), including the development of training materials and facilitation of the workshops, as well as all related follow up (mentoring and accompanying the participants’ post-training assignments, evaluation and reporting of the events).

Deliverables:*(correspond to the numbered responsibilities below, Vision Description in brackets)*

Methodology

Desk-based coordination of all aspects of the organization of project events

Responsibilities include:

Reporting requirements:

Weekly reports submitted to the Peacebuilding Specialist at UNICEF Uganda, key events reports submitted after completion of each activity submitted to Peacebuiding Specialist/UNESCO/UNICEF Nairobi Focal Points within one week of activity completion, final evaluation report to be submitted to Peacebuiding Specialist/UNESCO/UNICEF Nairobi Focal Points within two weeks of final activity implementation.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required for the assignment:

Terms of Payment

Closing date for applications is 11 September 2014. Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:

The Human Resource Specialist

United Nations Children’s Fund,

Plot 9 George Street.

P.O Box 7047

Kampala Uganda

Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org

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Experience : 5-10 Years

Last date of Submission : 23 May 2013

Sector : Relief and Rehabilitation

Compensation : As Per Mercy Corps Guidelines.

Skill Set : Business Development , Monitoring and Evaluation , Programme Management

Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract

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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Democracy, Governance and Conflict, Kampala, Uganda
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Democracy, Governance and Conflict, Kampala, Uganda
Location: Uganda

Description

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Democracy, Governance and Conflict, Kampala, Uganda
Project/Proposal Summary:
USAID/Uganda’s 2012-2017 Learning Contract is intended to enable USAID/Uganda to become a more adaptive, modern and effective development enterprise. This five-year program will help to achieve that goal by broadly strengthening USAID/Uganda’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) capacities.
Position Summary:
The M&E Specialist is responsible for working with the Chief of Party towards the achievement of the project Performance Management Plan (PMP) and will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the project’s M&E work, focusing on particular programs corresponding to democracy, governance and conflict and strengthening democracy and governance systems and making them more accountable. The position will be based in Kampala, with frequent travel required around Uganda.
** Please note that this is a local position. Only local citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the resident expert in monitoring and evaluation of democracy, governance and conflict for USAID/Uganda.
• Lead and manage the M&E team throughout the country.
• Provide technical leadership for the project component dealing with M&E, including:
o Develop statistical tools for baseline, mid- and final-term data collection.
o Assist USAID offices and project implementing partners to prepare high-quality Performance Management Plans (PMPs).
o Local capacity development in monitoring and evaluation, including data collection of key indicators.
o Develop and implement a Clearinghouse for monitoring and evaluation.
o Conduct performance evaluations and report results per the USAID 2011 Evaluation Policy.
• Produce M&E technical reports for the Mission and MSI.
• Determine project M&E technical assistance needs and recruit short-term technical assistance.
• Routinely interact with senior USAID officials, other USG officials associated with democracy and governance and conflict, other donor partner representatives, and senior Government of Uganda (GoU) officials.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience required, including:
o Field and technical experience evaluating democracy, governance and conflict programs;
o Demonstrated abilities in program/project results monitoring and reporting;
o Field survey design and implementation experience.
• The ability to develop relationships with technical level public officials and civil society partners in carrying out impact evaluations.
• Master degree or equivalent in related field, Ph.D. preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills are required.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com), a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Conflict Prevention and Reconciliation Specialist position for a potential USAID funded project in Uganda. 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, Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.

Qualified candidates will have expertise in one or more of the technical skills outlined below:
–USAID Experienced Monitoring and Evaluation;
–Training and Capacity Building related to land and conflict issues;
–Gender;
–Communications/Media/Public Information Awareness
–USAID Experienced Finance and Administration
–USAID Grant Management

Qualifications:
• Degree in conflict analysis, peace building, reconciliation or a related field;
• Minimum of six years in conflict prevention, mediation and dispute resolution, peace building and/or reconciliation with a particular focus on building the capacity indigenous community groups in conflict.
• Minimum six years of technical experience in conflict early warning, conflict mitigation and reconciliation working with multiple stakeholders including CSOs, local government officials and traditional institutions in a developing country.

Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to Cathy.Iraheta@tetratech.com, or fax to C. Iraheta at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job code “CP Uganda” in the subject line. Only candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD, is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com), a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Conflict Prevention and Reconciliation Specialist position for a potential USAID funded project in Uganda. 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, Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.

Qualifications: --Degree in conflict analysis, peace building, reconciliation or a related field; --Minimum of six years in conflict prevention, mediation and dispute resolution, peace building and/or reconciliation with a particular focus on building the capacity indigenous community groups in conflict. --Minimum six years of technical experience in conflict early warning, conflict mitigation and reconciliation working with multiple stakeholders including CSOs, local government officials and traditional institutions in a developing country.

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Tetra Tech ARD, a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Conflict Prevention and Reconciliation Specialist position for a potential USAID funded project in Uganda. 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, Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.

Qualifications:

*Degree in conflict analysis, peace building, reconciliation or a related field;

*Minimum of six years in conflict prevention, mediation and dispute resolution, peace building and/or reconciliation with a particular focus on building the capacity indigenous community groups in conflict.

*Minimum six years of technical experience in conflict early warning, conflict mitigation and reconciliation working with multiple stakeholders including CSOs, local government officials and traditional institutions in a developing country.

To Apply:
Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to Cathy.Iraheta@tetratech.com, or fax to C. Iraheta at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job code “CP Uganda” in the subject line.  Only candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD, is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com), a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Conflict Prevention and Reconciliation Specialist position for a potential USAID funded project in Uganda. 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, Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.

Qualifications: --Degree in conflict analysis, peace building, reconciliation or a related field; --Minimum of six years in conflict prevention, mediation and dispute resolution, peace building and/or reconciliation with a particular focus on building the capacity indigenous community groups in conflict. --Minimum six years of technical experience in conflict early warning, conflict mitigation and reconciliation working with multiple stakeholders including CSOs, local government officials and traditional institutions in a developing country.

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International Resources Group (IRG) is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. Since 1978, IRG has completed over 850 contracts in over 140 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources – human, physical, environmental, and financial. Please visit our website at www.irgltd.com to learn more about IRG.

Announcement: 

IRG seeks professionals with experience in land administration, peace building, conflict resolution and mitigation, for both long- and short-term positions under the anticipated USAID-funded SAFE project in Uganda.  The SAFE project is designed to strengthen mechanisms for resolution of conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity primarily in Northern and Central Uganda.  We are looking for expressions of interest from qualified professionals in the following areas:

Qualified Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

To submit an expression of interest:  Please send a current resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and indicating availability to . Place “Uganda – SAFE Positions” in the subject line.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing to include background checks.

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International Resources Group (IRG) seeks candidates with significant experience in conflict assessment and political analysis at the regional and national levels. We are looking for expressions of interest from qualified candidates for the following position:

Uganda Country Analyst – Conflict and Political Assessment

The Country Analyst will bring an in-depth understanding and background in the major drivers of conflict and political issues affecting Uganda and other countries in the East Africa Region.

Qualifications:

How to Apply: Please send a current resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and indicating availability to . Place “Uganda – Conflict/Political Analyst” in the subject line.

IRG is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. Since its inception in 1978, IRG has completed over 850 contracts in 140 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources-human, physical, environmental, and financial. Please visit our website, www.irgltd.com, to learn more.

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