Programme Officer

SEATINI-Uganda is the regional office for East Africa and seeks to recruit suitably qualified
Ugandans to the following posts:
Programme Officer
Documentation and Communications Officer
Job Title: Programme Officer
Reports to: Programmes Coordinator
Remuneration: Attractive and competitive
Duty Station: Kampala
Job Purpose
To provide technical guidance and implementation of the programme activities and those linked to
it within the organisational strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Programme Officer...
i. Lead in the development of technical proposals for the programme.
ii. Develop programme work plans and implementation strategies that are linked and relevant
to the strategy objectives and take advantage of the existing opportunities for influencing
policies and negotiations.
iii. Ensure that programme activities are implemented as per approved plan and budget.
iv. Lead in development of regular programme reports for management and donors, detailing
achieved results and outcomes.
v. Act as the technical contact person for the programme and provide strategic support in the
development of the Country Strategic Paper/plan.
vi. Produce policy briefs, updates and topical articles for influencing policy processes and power
centers.
vii. Manage the program budget and ensure regular communication with the Accountant and
Country Director on all budget matters.
viii. Initiate and/or support relevant partnership within civil society, parliament, research and
academia etc that will advance achievement of the programme purpose and objectives.
Academic Qualifications
A degree in Social Sciences with experience in key technical work under any programme.
Qualifications in Project planning, Monitoring and evaluation, research design, data analysis and
report writing is an added advantage.
Other Qualifications
• Demonstrate working experience in Research, Policy Analysis and programme management
with a reputable institution.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Good grasp of trade and trade related issues including trade negotiations and advocacy in
regional integration, trade policies and their implications to the local economy and people’s
livelihoods.
• Must have strong writing skills, including experience in generation of funding proposals,
reports, and other informational documents.
• Good Presentation and public speaking skills
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Good motivator of others
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
• Personal integrity.
HOW TO APPLY
Typed applications with full curriculum vitae, names of three referees with photocopies of
academic/professional/experience certificates should be addressed to:
The Country Director
Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINIUganda)
P.O.BOX 3138, Kampala and send to the E-mail: seatini@infocom.co.ug
Dead Line for receiving applications is 7th January 2013
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
SEATINI-Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer