USAID Freedom House Jobs – Chief of Party

Job Title: Chief of Party
Organization: Freedom House
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Regional Director for Africa Programs 
About Us:
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the
world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline
activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly
regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the
Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and
two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Job Summary: The Uganda Chief of Party will be responsible
for leading all areas of program management including strategic design and
implementation, financial management, staff supervision, office management,
communications, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Furthermore, the COP
will be responsible for donor relations, advocacy, and fundraising. 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide overall
    technical direction and oversight of programmatic activities to support
    judicial independence and integrity in Uganda;
  • Support the COP in the
    implementation of programmatic activities aimed at fostering advocacy and
    advancing the flow of information in Uganda;
  • Network and liaise
    with consultants, members of the government, civil society organizations,
    international and regional bodies, and private funders;
  • Monitor and evaluate
    processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program
    objectives;
  • Support the COP to
    ensure programmatic compliance with USG rules and regulations;
  • In the COP’s absence,
    assume responsibility for the daily operations of the office, which
    include but is not limited to: financial management, general office
    administration, public relations, and staff management;
  • In collaboration with
    the COP, develop advocacy initiatives to support human rights in Uganda;
  • Assist the COP with
    fundraising, which includes developing concept notes, proposals, budgets,
    etc.
  • Required to travel
    extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the
    region;
  • Perform any other
    related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The candidate should
    possess a Master’s degree in political science, international development,
    law, or related field;
  • Demonstrated
    experience working with the Judiciary and legal systems in Uganda;
  • At least five years of
    work experience in human rights, rule of law, democracy, or governance
    with a particular focus on entrenching multiparty democracy;
  • At least three years’
    experience in providing technical assistance and capacity building
    (technical, organizational, and financial management) support to
    government institutions and/or CSOs;
  • Demonstrated expertise
    in developing domestic, regional, or international advocacy campaigns to
    advance rule of law / human rights;
  • Strong interpersonal
    skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working
    relationships with local partners, government officials, bilateral donors,
    as well as in-country and foreign experts;
  • Demonstrated ability
    to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized
    groups;
  • Demonstrated
    experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, implementing
    programmatic activities, and providing short-term technical assistance;
  • Knowledge of USAID
    rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society
    development;
  • Experience developing
    project proposals for USAID, Department of State, European human rights
    institutions and private donor organizations;
  • Strong ability to
    communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to use
    productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft
    Excel.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter
with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary
requirements will be considered for the position)
to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention:
FH Proposals, referencing 2013-004 Media Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who
have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline: 22nd October, 2013

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