Chief of Party, Uganda Vacancy at IDLO - International Development Law Organization in Kampala,Uganda

Post:Chief of Party, Uganda
Organization:IDLO - International Development Law Organization
Country:Uganda
Location:Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Rights and Rule of Law
ABOUT IDLO
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) works to enable governments and empower people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, and sustainable development.

IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes justice, peace and development by providing legal expertise to governments, multilateral and civil society organizations. It seeks to enhance human rights, economic growth and good governance through technical assistance on judicial and legal reform, capacity-building and legal empowerment programs and projects. Bringing together a range of diverse local, national and international stakeholders and working in an enabling rather than directive or prescriptive way, IDLO acts as a catalyst for social change. It prides itself on its flexibility, speed and entrepreneurial spirit.

While IDLO works in all developing regions of the world, it has significant operations in countries emerging from conflict. IDLO is the only intergovernmental organization with an exclusive mandate to promote the rule of law. It currently has 27 Member Parties and benefits from the collective wisdom of a prestigious International Advisory Council. To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLOnews.

THE PROJECT

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Uganda is seeking applications to fund a 5-year USAID/Uganda Rights and Rule of Law Project, and has issued a request for applications (RFA). The RFA two-phased process, with submission of concept papers due on 23 August 2013, and full applications, on invitation only, due on 22 October 2013.

IDLO believes that it's rule of law and human rights expertise make it a competitive candidate and will respond to this RFA.

The position is contingent upon funding

Consistent with key USAID policy directives that elevate human rights, and recognize the relationship between human rights and development, the Rights and Rule of Law Project will employ a rights-based approach. The rights-based approach aims at strengthening the capacity of duty bearers and empowers rights holders to achieve a positive transformation of power relations. To that end, the activity will empower people to demand and assert their rights, and help increase the capacity of duty bearers to provide rights. While duty bearers are accountable for respecting, protecting, and fulfilling human rights, rights holders need to promote and defend their freedoms. Such action helps keep governments accountable, and should have the effect of integrating democracy goals into the socio-economic sectors.

The overarching Rights and Rule of Law Project goal is: democratic and governance systems are strengthened and made more accountable. The Rights and Rule of Law Project aims to support

institutions, groups or processes to protect and promote freedoms, with a view to strengthening rule of law and enhancing accountability and transparency. Expected project outcomes include three technical or sectoral outcomes, and one organizational capacity development outcome: 1. Judicial strengthening A transparent and independent judiciary upholds human rights and rule of law (component 1). 2. Civil society and advocacy Citizens advocate for and claim their rights (component 2). 3. Media engagement The media reports on human rights in an accurate and timely manner (component 3). 4. Organizational capacity development Selected partner organizations demonstrate capacity to manage programs in a transparent and efficient manner (component 4). The Rights and Rule of Law Project will focus activities at the national level with targeted, strategic interventions at the sub-national level in line with USAID/Uganda's geographic policy.

THE POSITION

The Chief of Party (COP) shall provide overall strategic leadership and oversight to the activity. S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience, a solid professional reputation, interpersonal skills and professional relationships to fulfill the requirements of the activity description. Experience interacting with host country government agencies, in particular the judiciary, Parliament, development partners, media and civil society organizations including community based organizations is essential.

The position is contingent upon funding

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Academic qualifications A Masters' degree or higher in law or political science is highly preferred in international development or related field. Work experience and skills A minimum of 10 years of experience in development working with rule of law or human rights structures, the media, civil society and communities; including solid experience and understanding of rule of law, rights, democracy in developing countries and enabling environments, the role of intermediary support organizations, advocacy and citizen engagement, and CSO financial and organizational sustainability. Demonstrated team player with visionary leadership.

Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large donor projects involving coordination with multiple implementing partners or institutions in Uganda or the region. Experience working with USG supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations at a senior level. Experience in mentoring, coaching and skills transfer. Experience in developing activity work-plans, budgets, managing implementation, staff and short-term technical assistance. Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English. Excellent past performance references.

HOW TO APPLY

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications. To apply, please visit IDLO's employment website at http://goo.gl/zDTP4i.

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Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1378930728666