Duty Description
About US:
The Ministry of Local Government has been identified as one of the implementing partners for the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) project, which is one of the vehicles for executing the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Programme in Uganda.
The general objective of the DINU Programme is to consolidate stability in Northern Uganda, eradicate poverty, under-nutrition and strengthen the foundations for sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tasked with defining scope, nature, inputs, outputs and timely qualitative and quantitative delivery for all activities under the sub component;
- Providing technical support to the implementing departments MOLG and the LGs in identifying, prioritizing, planning, implementation and commissioning of activities under the Governance components of the DINU project to ensure that they./ comply with the minimum standards of service delivery;
- Supporting the preparation of solicitation documents for the tenders that shall be awarded for the infrastructure services that will be delivered under the project;
- Working in liaison with sector ministries, departments and agencies to ensure that the activities under the project in the Local Governments (LGs) are adequately executed in line with project objectives and standards;
- Monitor implementation of the program activities in line with the overall service delivery framework of Government;
- Tasked with compiling and submitting progress reports on results achieved and challenges of the Governance Sub Component to the Steering and Management Committees for the Program;
- Developing and implementing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting framework for the project, ensure there are appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems for activities and results; and oversee its implementation, including tracking of results, lessons and risks;
- Supporting the LGs in the implementation of investment projects through regular mentoring visits. This shall include site visits, meetings with LG staff in charge of executing the projects, contractors and management committees;
- Providing technical advice on situational analysis and identification of interventions to improve the legislative and regulatory framework for decentralized service delivery in Northern Uganda;
- Providing technical support to the target communities to strengthen the demand side of governance at the local level;
- Governments and civil society on local economic development
- Supervising consultants, who shall be engaged on the project in the PST;
- Assisting in the preparation and review of various program documents.
- Actively participate and effectively representing the Ministry in internal and external meetings related to the implementation of the project.
- Attending to any other duties as may be assigned by Co-ordinator PST or other superiors within the Ministry.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Programme Officer placement must hold an advanced degree either in Development Economics, Business Management, Public Administration, Public Financial Management or Social Development
- A minimum of eight years of exposure and good understanding of Decentralization and Local Governance, Managing of Grants, and Supporting Social Service Delivery Systems at the local level.
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills i.e. proficiency in Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Self-driven
- Excellent interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, 2nd Floor Southern Wing, Workers’ House, P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda