About US:
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4,000 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
About DFID SURGE Project:
RTI International seeks to implement the Strengthening Uganda’s Response on Gender Equality (SURGE) which will be funded by the Department for International Development (DFID). The Programme will provide targeted Technical Assistance (TA) and operational support for implementing gender equity in Public Finance Management (PFM); provide quality assurance and grants management for selected civil society organisations for prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and provision of GBV response services; and undertake robust performance reviews, evaluations, dissemination and evidence-based advocacy to ensure that programme interventions contribute to wider learning.
Job Summary: The Team Leader will serve as serve as the primary, representational point of contact for DFID and provide leadership, management, and oversight to programme management and operations, including financial management, cost control, partner management, programme planning, performance monitoring, financial reporting, and client relations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Finance; Political Science; International Relations or Development or related area
· A minimum of fifteen years’ experience working with international donor-funded programing (including DFID-funded programmes) in challenging political and institutional environments.
· A minimum of ten years’ experience working with programming in contexts similar to Uganda is also required (experience in Uganda preferred).
· Prior experience must also include management of projects which include PFM capacity building and leading gender and equity responsive programming.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their CVs with current contact information to UgandaSURGE@rti.org.
Deadline: 12th December, 2015