About US:
Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development consulting firm is implementing the Feed the Future Uganda Enabling Environment for Agriculture (EEA) Activity, financed by USAID, based in Kampala, Uganda. This five-year program (April 2013 – April 2018) is part of USAID’s Feed the Future initiative that supports countries to develop their agriculture sectors to spur economic growth, increase incomes, and reduce hunger, poverty and under-nutrition. Feed the Future efforts are driven by country-led priorities. The Activity provides technical assistance at primarily the policy and central government levels to increase the value of agricultural production and trade – in the coffee, maize, and beans value chains, and agricultural inputs and improve resilience to climate change by increasing the capacity of counterparts in Uganda to identify and address high-return policy and regulatory priorities.
Job Summary: The Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for supporting EEA’s efforts to strengthen the capacity of government institutions, private sector organizations (PSOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs). The incumbent will also support, to governmental institutions will focus on strategic planning; stakeholder engagement and communications; and service delivery; while work with PSOs/CSOs will focus on board member engagement and governance; strategic planning; member engagement and communications; association management, inclusive of program, human resource, and financial management; and policy advocacy. This position will focus on building the capacities of public and private sector institutions on an ongoing basis and in a targeted and demand- driven manner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Diagnose and assess institutional performance gaps, and develop institutional strengthening strategies and plans to build the capacities of public and private sector institutions.
Plan, organize, and facilitate meetings, workshops, symposia, conferences, and trainings courses, as required, that are part of institutional capacity building plans.
Regularly interact with high-level public sector officials and private sector representatives.
Actively motivate and influence behavior change among high-level public and private sector individuals.
Plan and manage targeted activities such as consultancies, research assignments, etc.
Regularly analyze and mainstream gender and youth considerations into institutional development plans.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, International Development, Business Administration, sociology, or related field required. Master’s degree or higher preferred.
A minimum of five years’ experience assessing, developing, managing, and implementing organizational development, institutional strengthening, capacity building activities, or two (2) years of experience with a Master’s degree.
Past experience with donor-funded projects or non-governmental organizations (NGOs); experience with USAID projects preferred.
Demonstrated high level of technical, analytical writing, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with public and private stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve problems.
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills; good public speaking skills.
Possess the ability to work collaboratively and in a team, but also independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity.
Fluent written and spoken English required.
Ugandan citizenship required.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the USAID Project should send an updated resume, cover letter and three professional references to recruit@ugandaeea.com. Please clearly indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject of the e-mail.
Deadline: 30th April 2015