Job Title: Program Coordinator for the Civil Peace Service (CPS) in Uganda
Organization: GIZ Uganda
Duty Station: Soroti, Uganda
About Organisation:
GIZ provides customised solutions to complex challenges. We are an experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development.
About Project:
The focus of the program “Peaceful resolution and transformation of past and present conflicts over natural resources in northern Uganda” is the prevention and management of conflicts over natural resources in the Teso, Karamoja and Acholi regions. The focus is on supporting interest groups – made up of representatives from civil society, local governments and traditional authorities – in dealing with land conflicts. Dealing with current conflicts includes coming to terms with the violent past, which continues to have an impact on today’s conflicts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Control and further development of the CPS program in Uganda based on the approved CPS applications and the cross-agency CPS strategy
- Exchange and networking with existing and potential cooperation partners
- Representation of the ZFD vis-à-vis the German embassy, implementing organizations and relevant governmental and non-governmental institutions in coordination with the GIZ state directorate
- Supporting the CPS specialists and partners in the impact-oriented planning and monitoring of CPS measures
- Control of the ZFD’s knowledge management and public relations work in the country as well as preliminary work within the framework of the ZFD global program
- Personnel management and support of national and international CPS specialists as well as administrative staff
- Management of the ZFD office structure at the three locations Soroti, Moroto and Gulu
- Budget responsibility: ensuring the appropriate use of funds, financial planning and monitoring as well as accountability
Qualifications Skills and Experience:
- University degree in social/political/cultural sciences or comparable professional qualifications, preferably with a focus on peace and conflict research
- Several years of work experience in civil conflict resolution/peace work abroad, experience as a specialist in the civil peace service is desirable
- Experience in project management, conflict-sensitive control of projects as well as team and personnel management
- Knowledge and practical experience in project administration and financial management
- Regional knowledge
- High level of consulting skills, team orientation and intercultural sensitivity
- Proficient in German and English
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 23rd June 2024
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