About US:
Justice and Reconciliation Project (JRP) is a non-profit organisation with a country wide mandate and with its office based in Gulu. JRP works to support local level transitional justice processes through seeking to understand and explain the interests, needs, concerns and views of the communities affected by various conflicts in Uganda. Our work focuses on the active involvement of communities in documentation, research and advocacy on local level transitional justice issues as a means of giving a voice to the affected communities.
Job Summary: The Head of Office will serve as JRP’s Chief Executive Officer and primarily steer the organisation in effectively delivering on its mandate of empowering conflict-affected communities to participate in processes of justice, healing and reconciliation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Supervise budget management, financial reporting, donor and donor relations and supervising all aspects of JRP’s substantive programing.
· Actively monitor and track transitional justice related developments and processes and work closely with local and international human rights focused networks and responsive to political developments while strengthening local initiatives.
· Provide in-depth knowledge, analysis, policy advice and capacity building to relevant actors on transitional justice issues.
· Exercise control of the revenue and expenditures of JRP as approved by the Board.
· In charge of the development and promotion of the organization including the political responsibilities and networking for resource mobilization as delegated by the Board.
· In charge of overseeing and ensuring the preparation of the annual audit report of JRP and that they are submitted to the Board, our partners and donors.
· Ensure timely preparation of JRP’s annual report to the Board, our partners and donors on the work of JRP.
· The Head of Office has the delegated responsibility to recruit, orient, develop and retain all staff of JRP. The incumbent shall determine terms and conditions of services of staff, subject to the approval of the Board.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Head of Officer should preferably hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field of law, political science, peace and conflict studies, international affairs, transitional justice, human rights, management, Social Sciences or relevant field experience is strongly desirable. However exceptional work experience on the same fields shall be given special considerations.
· Six or more years of management, four (4) years at a senior management level in the non-profit sector or in an academic, regional, international or multi-lateral organization.
· The ideal candidate should have wide ranging transitional justice expertise as well as field work experience in areas of justice, and human rights.
· The candidate must have strong leadership and management experience
· Prior experience in program administration, design management, fundraising, leading a team of administrative, professional, support staff arid working closely with civil society partners and government initiatives on transitional justice, peace and human rights.
· High professionalism and attention to detail
· Excellent interpersonal skills with an understanding of and familiarity working in close partnerships with regional civil society networks.
· Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in MS Office applications.
· Detailed working knowledge of and experience in project management
· Excellent track record of successful Resource Mobilization
· Proven experience in research and policy advocacy, project initiation, monitoring and evaluation is critical.
· Detailed knowledge and understanding of Uganda’s conflict and transitional justice situation.
· Working knowledge of global justice and accountability trends.
· Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of non-governmental, inter-governmental, regional and relevant international institutions and systems
· Extensive knowledge of current management trends and best practices, including change management, staff development and leadership development
· Excellent knowledge of Strategic Planning
· Excellent knowledge of program management and evaluation, project management including project planning and development, program budgeting and Results Based Management
· Demonstrated evidence of creative thinking and visionary leadership in the field of post conflict situations.
· Excellent oral and written command of the English language.
· A capacity for independent thought and action and the ability to render professional advice
· Excellent negotiating and networking skills and a strong analytical/problem solving and interpersonal skill.
· Successful track record of team management and leadership
· Working knowledge and effective use of computerized systems
· Appreciation of the workplace diversity in Uganda.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should preferably be Ugandans and apply by including the position you are applying for i.e. “Head of Officer – [Your name].” The curriculum vitae with full details of experience, achievements, qualifications and the names and contact details of three references and addressed to: The Chairman Board of Directors via e-mail to: recruitment@justiceandreconciliation.com.
Deadline: 30th August 2015