About GIZ:
The German International Cooperation (GIZ) and the National Planning Authority (NPA) are implementing a project on Strengthening Human Rights in Uganda under the German/Ugandan bilateral Cooperation Agreement. The main objective of the project is to achieve that selected key stakeholders as well as other government institutions and selected civil society actors are in position, in their respective fields of work, to strengthen human rights, in particular those of especially vulnerable groups. The project focuses its support on fostering the Human Rights based approach within the National Planning Authority of Uganda (NPA), further support local structures of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), and provide assistance to the organisational development of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) as well as supporting selected civil society organisations in promoting Human Rights in Uganda; in particular for minorities and vulnerable groups.
Job Summary: The Human Rights and Governance Advisor will primarily focus on the support to the EOC, but also be engaged in project activities related to the support of UHRC and selected civil society organisations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing strategic, programmatic and technical direction to GIZ partner institutions, in particular the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) but also the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) as well as selected civil society organisations (as required) in order to enhance good governance and improving the promotion, protection and realization of Human Rights in Uganda.
Management (including the financial implementation) of the EOC component in dose cooperation with the project leadership Supporting the project leadership in planning, managing and implementing the mandate of the project.
Supporting and further improving the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities of the project as well as of selected partners.
Managing funds reserved for supporting civil sodety organisations.
Establishing and maintaining a regional approach to human rights.
Managing the EOC component of the Human Rights programme including ensuring the financial and content implementation both of the GIZ mandate as well as the co-financing DGF contribution.
Providing technical advice and support to the EOC.
Advising on training concepts and capadty development measures for staff of EOC and UHRC.
Replacing the Team leader in Donor co-ordination- and other meetings on request.
Strengthen EOC’s networking with other Government actors including UHRC, NPA, MoFA as well as civil society organisations.
Providing support and advice to Civil Society Organisations
Actively supporting the design and implementation of a strategic framework for the components of the Human Rights Project and ensuring strong involvement of partner institutions and their participation.
Advising partner institutions on developing project concepts, methodologies and approaches.
Building and strengthening networks between partner institutions of the project.
In charge of planning and organising focused and effective advocacy to the project partners in the areas of governance and Human Rights in Uganda.
Responsible for monitoring the program environment through desk reviews and other means of information in order to document trends, patterns, developments and risks related to Governance and Human Rights.
Participating in relevant activities of government institutions, civil society organizations and international partners with a view to creating synergies, establishing/maintaining networks and fostering positive project outcomes.
Maintain repeated field visits to the regions in accordance with the requirements of the project.
Assessing civil society concept notes and providing advice on awarding local subsidies within the framework of the project’s mandate.
Participating in project progress reviews as well as all forms reporting as requested by the Team
Leader.
Significantly contributing to knowledge management within the GIZ as well as Partner Institutions by generating and compiling success stories and best practices for GIZ and partners relevant publications.
Engaging in recruitment and coaching of short term experts hired by the project.
Replacing the Team Leader in his absence as required.
Performing any other functions as assigned by the Team Leader.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in Law, Human Rights, Administration, Social Sciences or Humanities.
At least five years of relevant professional work experience relating to the thematic areas of Governance and Human rights.
Professional experience with Human Rights approaches and mechanisms such as HRBA, Equal Opportunities, Gender, Non-discrimination, administrative procedure, tribunal and policy functions of independent commissions.
Considerable work experience in a Ugandan (governmental) institution (Ministry, Local government independent institution/ commission).
Prior NGO work experience is an asset.
Previous experience in M&E.
Project management experience
Previous experience in delivering professional training desirable.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, in particular ability to summarise complex information in an accessible manner.
Excellent Computer skills, in particular advanced word processing, Excel and Power Point.
Creativity, innovative thinking and the ability to adapt quickly are desirable traits.
German Language skills are an asset.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications which should include 2 pages max for cover letter and 3 pages max for CV to the Human Resources Department GIZ Offices, Plot 23 Nakasero Road, Kampala.
E-mail to: recruitment-uganda@giz.de
Deadline: 25th February, 2016