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About USAID GAPP Project:
RTI is the prime contractor for USAID funded GAPP program. The goal of this seven year program is to increase participation accountability and local governance for effective service delivery. To achieve this goal, GAPP will focus on three components: (1) Support and strengthen national level government accountability institutions in their interaction with local governments; (2) Strengthen local government revenue, procurement, financial and planning systems; and (3) Strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) and other non-state actors (NSAs) to improve voice and accountability. GAPP will work at the national level and in at least twenty-five districts in northern Uganda, the Albertine region of Bunyoro, and central Uganda.
Job Summary: The Refugee Response Coordinator will enhance the coordination and integration with other stakeholder in the refugee response in the region and channel information as well as draw on GAPP resources in leadership, council development, planning and budgeting to support local governments as needed. S/he will complement technical assistance provided b / the planning and budgeting ETS and Leadership and Council Development ETS in the GAPP local governments hosting refugees or affected by the refugee settlements. The incumbent will serve as a liaison between the GAPP program and platforms in all the Refugee Hosting Districts (RHDs) at the district and regional levels that are involved in the refugee response and provide up to date information for the program to respond appropriately to emerging leadership, conflict mitigation and planning needs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate with the embedded technical specialists (ETSs) and district leadership as well as other government stakeholders, private sector, and development partners to support local governments to increase integration of the refugee response;
Work closely with sector working groups, coordination committees and local governments to identify emerging needs and tap into GAPP’s delivery framework of technical experts for solutions for LG challenges in leadership, planning and budgeting, conflict prevention and mitigation;
Offer technical assistance to GAPP local governments hosting refugees or affected by the refugees’ settlements, building their capacity in leadership, resource allocation, conflict mitigation and mediation with focus on the refugee response, complementing technical assistance provided by ETS;
Work closely with civil society organizations at district and regional level to increase visibility for the concerns of both hosting and non-hosting communities;
The incumbent will employ effective communication mechanisms for providing up-to-date information to district and regional leaders to enable them make informed decisions at district and national level on the refugee response;
Provide technical oversight to CSOs implementing community and civic engagement activities in the region related to the refugee issues;
Provide information for programmatic reports, success stories and lessons learned, participate in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree with three years’ experience or a Bachelor’s Degree with six years of experience.
Previous exposure and experience working with districts and local political leaders and /or local governments is required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Extensive knowledge of district political, legal and policy environment,
Previous exposure and experience with USAID reporting is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager via E-mail to: applications@uganda-gapp.rti.org. Emails should not exceed 2MB. The applicants must include the POSITION TITLE in the subject line of their email.
Deadline: 18th August 2017