Programmes Officer NGO Careers – Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA)

Job Title:        Programmes Officer
Organisation: Strategic
Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network
– is a coalition of civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan,
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995,
the organisation advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn
region and works specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting
women’s access to justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating
women’s political participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala,
Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.
Job Summary: The Programmes
Officer will manage a portfolio of projects and related activities and contribute
to further refining of SIHA’s strategy and its effective implementation. The
Programmes Officer has the responsibility to manage SIHA projects, contribute
to the development of its programs and fundraising activities, maintaining
contact with stakeholders, including donors, members, partners and others.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Gauging the impact of programming and
    remaining attune to possible shifts in delivery / methodology that could
    increase quality of programming;
  • Contribute, as requested, to SIHA policy
    work, research projects, and desk reviews of both Best Practices and
    political / social development affecting women in the Horn or led by women
    in the Horn;
  • Invest time in exploring regional trends
    that relate to SIHA’s core mandate, and, to the greatest extent possible,
    identify any potential areas / topics where SIHA could make a strong
    impact without drifting from our core objective / mandate in the region;
  • Work in close collaboration with the
    Regional Programmes Coordinator, conduct periodic reviews of programming
    in the field, ensuring that project objectives are met, that programming
    incorporates lessons learned during SIHA’s long experience in the Horn,
    and that programming methods and delivery incorporate innovation and
    emerging Best Practices in the human and women’s rights field;
  • As requested, contribute and develop media
    and advocacy tools rooted in SIHA programming and objectives to promote
    the rights of women and girls across the Horn of Africa;
  • Coordinate the implementation of regional
    SIHA projects including planning, contracting, monitoring, reporting and
    evaluation;
  • The incumbent will identify opportunities
    for fundraising and to suggest ideas for new programs and initiatives,
    often working closely with SIHA’s Programme Development and Fundraising
    Officer to develop new concepts / proposals;
  • Establish communication and collaborate
    with researchers, technical experts, knowledge institutes and grass roots
    experts;
  • Actively contribute to the development of
    policy papers, statements and briefings required for SIHA advocacy, as
    well as occasional contribution to public statements, press releases, and
    other outreach communications;
  • Tasked with planning, reporting and
    supervising the proper use of the budget allocated and ensuring alongside
    the SIHA Finance Department the proper documentation and use of all SIHA
    funds expended in support of SIHA programming throughout the Horn of
    Africa.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicant should preferably hold a
    Master’s Degree from a well-recognized Institution. Strong combination of
    studies and work experience in the fields of women’s human rights and
    development in the African context, East and Horn of Africa and/ or
    /Middle East & North Africa;
  • A minimum of five to six years of work
    experience in the field of gender programme management and coordination,
    preferably within civil society, human rights NGOs or donor organizations;
  • Extensive knowledge of the Monitoring and
    evaluation tools, theories of change , strong research skills;
  • Flexibility and ability to shift
    priorities based on changes of context;
  • Previous exposure to international and/or
    multicultural /multilingual environment
  • Ability to function effectively within a
    multi-cultural team.
  • Absolute proficiency in the English
    language both written and spoken
NB: Priority will be
given to Ugandans, East Africans and Individuals from the Horn of Africa.
Exceptions will be given to persons who hold residency permits in Uganda.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
a current CV and cover letter via Email to: humanresourcesiha@gmail.com with the subject line indicated as
“Application: SIHA Programmes Officer.”
Deadline: 10th July 2017
by 4:00 pm
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