NGO Jobs – Programme Officer, Transitional Justice and Conflict Prevention at Democratic Governance Facility (DGF)

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Organisation: Democratic Governance Facility (DGF)
Reports
to: Rights, Justice and
Peace Component Manager (CM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About
RJP:
The Rights, Justice &
Peace (RJP) component’s objective is: “The people of Uganda, especially the
poor, vulnerable and women are empowered to claim their human rights, access
justice and live in peace”. The three areas are perceived as mutually
reinforcing to generate an effective response to deficits.

Job
Summary: The Programme
Officer for Transitional Justice and Conflict Prevention will contribute to the
implementation of the DGF tailored approach for conflict prevention in the
various regions of the country. In addition, he/she will follow-up on the
Justice Law and Order Sector policy on Transitional Justice to enhance the
Transitional Justice mechanisms effectiveness and outreach to fulfill Uganda
international justice obligations, empower war affected communities and promote
justice for war victims.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Provide
    analysis of key developments in the transitional justice and conflict
    prevention areas and feed this into the management of the DFG.
  • Provide
    analytical inputs to the CM, the Head of Programme and DGF-Steering
    Committee, including participating in report writing and meetings when
    required.
  • Support
    the CM to ensure good working relationships with key external
    stakeholders, including the management of relations to partner
    organisations.
  • Provide
    input to the development and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets
    as agreed with the CM.
  • Take
    overall responsibility for achievement of agreed targets within the
    sub-component.
  • Establish
    and work with relevant working groups as directed by the CM.
  • Develop
    and oversee, where required, funding application processes or calls for proposals
    for potential partners.
  • Contribute
    to DGF communications strategy and specific information requirements as
    mandated by the CM.
  • Review
    narrative and financial reports from partners and monitor these progress
    reports as required by the CM.
  • Work
    hand-in-hand with the Project Officer for timely accomplishment of administrative
    and operational tasks.
  • Identify
    windows of opportunity to further develop the component.
  • Ensure
    compliance with all technical, administrative and financial manuals of the
    DGF.
  • Work
    closely with the relevant programme teams in the development and
    implementation of specific elements of the DGF monitoring and impact
    evaluation.
  • Contribute
    to semi-annual progress reports.
  • Undertake
    any other assignments as delegated by the Component Manager.     
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • A
    Masters degree in Transitional Justice, Conflict Prevention or another
    relevant subject from a recognized university.
  • Additional
    qualifications in project management & administration, public policy,
    development studies and political science are an advantage.
  • At
    least five years experience in the management of development programmes
    and projects.
  • At
    least 3 years specific experience working on development projects within
    the area of transitional justice and/or conflict prevention.
Personal
Competencies: Good
knowledge of current development challenges and political developments in
Uganda, especially in the area of Transitional Justice and Peace and Security
issues.


How
to apply: 
To apply please send your CV
and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below.
All applications shall be marked: “DGF – Program Officer”. E-mails must not
exceed 2 MB.

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only the selected will be
contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda
Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Deadline:
Friday, 24th May 2013.
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