About US:
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) is a national Faith-Based Non-Government Organization comprising of the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Uganda, the Uganda Orthodox Church, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Pentecostal and Evangelical Churches. IRCU’s Vision is: ‘a divinely peaceful, united, prosperous Uganda where all people enjoy full health and freedoms for the common good.’ The Council implements a range of programs namely HIV/AIDS and Public Health, Gender Based Violence Prevention, Peace, Justice and Governance.
Job Summary: The Peace and Stability Facilitators will actively support the regional peace and stability forums to mobilize and build capacity of religious leaders, women and youth inter-faith networks to work together for peaceful before, during and after elections.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Conduct timely research for evidence-based information
· Detect potential conflicts and promptly report
· Actively mobilize key stakeholders and organize consultations
· The incumbent will maintain the cooperation and communication between IRCU secretariat, regional forums and other key stakeholders
· Document outputs of regional peace and stability activities
· Coordinate regional media campaigns for peaceful elections
· The incumbent will act as Personal Assistants to the Regional Chairpersons
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Specialist.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants should preferably hold degrees (Second Upper) from recognized universities in any of the following areas; Peace and Conflict studies, LLB, Development Studies, Sociology/Social Administration, Political science, Gender Studies, Community Development or other related social sciences.
· At least two years’ experience in an NGO/CBO operating in the area of peace and conflict transformation/humanitarian assistance/project management and/or monitoring and evaluation of projects/programmes, community development or research.
· Excellent management and organizational skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and oral skills
· Computer literacy skills
· Ability to work independently and with a team
· Leadership and teambuilding skills
Note: Evidenced work experience shall be required for all positions. Female qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
The candidates should send an application letter with certified copies of academic certificates/ transcripts and a letter of recommendation from his/her leader of Church/ Mosque/place of worship to the address below:
The Secretary General,
Inter-Religious Council of Uganda,
Namirembe Hill,
Plot 884, Centenary Road,
P.O. Box 7502, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: Monday, 28th September, 2015 by 5:00p.m.