AMICAALL Project Coordinator- Governance Jobs in Kampala Uganda

AMICAALL Project Coordinator- Governance Jobs in Kampala Uganda


Background

The Alliance of Mayors and Municipal Leaders’ Initiative for Community Action on Health and HIV at the
Local Level (AMICAALL) is a continental Association of Urban Local Authorities, Mayors and other Urban
Leaders committed to support sustainable solutions to local urban health challenges.

Under the auspices of UNAIDS and UNDP, the urban leaders signed the “Abidjan Declaration of Commitment” forming
AMICAALL Africa during the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in
Africa (ICASA) in 1997 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

The Africa regional office was established in Windhoek,
Namibia to build capacity and coordinate/facilitate formation of AMICAALL Country Chapters across the
continent.

Job Summary

The Programme Coordinator- Governance is directly responsible for the Coordination, Management and delivery of the AMICAALL-DGF “Strengthening Governance in Urban Authorities” project objectives.

S/he will manage technical tasks of the project including ensuring planning and implementation of activities, engagement of stakeholders, beneficiaries and partners.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Develop project implementation plan schedules and coordinate implementation of project activities
  • Engage with beneficiaries, stakeholders and partners to sensitize them about project goals,
    objectives and activities
  • Supervise implementation of project activities ensuring adherence to implementation guidelines
  • Ensure that periodic programmatic and activity reports are compiled and submitted in a timely
    manner
  • Identify and utilize opportunities for coordination and collaboration with stakeholders and other
    existing DGF implementing partners
  • Receive, consider and act upon the requests, needs or reports of the implementing urban
    authorities.
  • Provide technical guidance on implementation of the DGF funded Governance project
  • Participate and represent AMICAALL in governance related conferences, meetings and seminars
  • Support data collection for monitoring the project indicators for the measurement of the project
    results.
  • Any other task related to AMICAALL as assigned by the Programme Manager

    Person Specifications
  • The applicant must have a Masters’ degree in a relevant field and at least a postgraduate qualification in Administrative Law, urban
    governance, research and policy analysis or any other relevant field from
    recognized institutions.
  • S/he should have at least 5 years’ experience in implementation of governance
    programmes/projects implemented by Civil Society Organizations, local governments or Governanceand Accountability sector.

    The Coordinator should possess competences in the following areas;
  • Local government legislation including drafting and enactment of byelaws
  • Fiscal, Political and Administrative accountability.
  • Local Government financial, planning, budgeting and procurement.
  • Capacity development approaches e.g., training, mentorship, placements e.t.c
  • Monitoring and reporting governance programmes
  • Excellent writing, facilitation and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and other team and people management skills

    How to Apply:
  • If interested in the aforementioned job opportunity, please apply in confidence to the Country Director giving contact details of three professional referees by sending an application, resume in hard copy to;
    The Country Director, AMICAALL-Uganda
    Plot 1658, Clovis Road, Kazinga Zone, Kiwatule
    P.O. Box 26323 Kampala, Uganda.

  • Email: procurement@amicaalluganda.org cc: amicaall@amicaalluganda.org
  • Deadline: 24th May 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; AMICAALL Project Coordinator- Governance Jobs in Kampala Uganda

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