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Post Title: Program Coordinator Governance and Civil Society

Location:Kabale Sub Office

Organisation:CARE International in Uganda (CARE)

CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods. conflict resolution and peace building. natural resource management and good governance. 

Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transpar¬ency. CARE Uganda seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions of; - Program Coordinator Governance and Civil Society for the HEAL Initiative (Kabale Sub Office) and Logistics Assistant (Kampala)

 Job Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager - HEAL. the Field Coordinator Governance and Civil Society is responsible for supporting partners implementing the HEAL project in planning. implementation. monitoring and documentation of Batwa Empowerment activities

 Key Responsibilities include:

• Support and oversee planning and implementation of Batwa Empowerment activities of the HEAL project through networking with NGO partners.

 plan and implement and monitor Batwa activities. Monitor sub-grants to partner organizations. Identify and realise synergies across different program themes for optimal use of resources and increased impact of approaches and activities .

• Facilitate advocacy and capacity building of partners and communities and collaborators focusing on influencing positive responses on the needs and rights of the target communities through coordination of partners to engage in advocacy and awareness creating on the rights and needs of the Batwa Communities among many other roles.

Job and Person Specifications (Requirements)

• Bachelors degree in social sciences. development studies or related field plus a post graduate qualification in a related field .

• Minimum of three years experience of working in a partnership approach and supporting civil society. 

A strong Advocacy background and Lobbying skills 

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Good computer skills (email. word processing. spread sheets) .

• A Certificate in this area and good understanding of RBA and minority issues is crucial.

Application Procedure:

Please submit your applications together with detailed (CV). your professional and academic papers and apply for the job online through our website on http://www.careuganda.org/career and for any more details. 
You can also send in hand delivered applications to our offices
 on Plot 17 Mackinnon road Nakasero
 P.O Box 7280
 Kampala
 addressed to the Human Resources Coordinator indicating the position applied for
 Deadline is 22 May 2013 before 5pml.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful