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Position Title:National Coordinator
Duty Station: based in Kampala, Uganda with frequent travels within and out of the
country.
Organization:The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (NCHRDU)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:17th April 2015
Organizational Profile:
The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (NCHRDU) was established
in June 2013 by organizations and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in Uganda with
the aim of ensuring that the rights of human rights defenders are respected and
upheld.
As part of its efforts to enhance the work of the NCHRDU , the Board of
Directors are looking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the vacant
position of National Coordinator. The successful candidate will be based at the
secretariat at the Human Rights Network Uganda (HURINET-U) premises.
Main responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Board of Directors and in direct
partnership with other staff members, the National Coordinator shall be
responsible but not limited to the following duties;
Ensure the implementation of the approved strategic plan of the Coalition;
Supervision: responsible for the overall design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of all programs undertaken by the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders
Uganda (Coalition) at its offices in Kampala;
In conjunction with the relevant program staff, design and implement
appropriate strategies and policies that promote the Coalition's activities
which include, but not limited to; Research human rights situation in Uganda
with special attention on HRDs
Manage in a timely manner the HRDs protection program Design appropriate
capacity building activities and training programs
Design and supervise comprehensive advocacy and media strategy with the
objective of meeting program goals Engage on a regular basis with HRDs and
partners Monitoring: develop program management schedules, activity analysis
plan, success score cards and benchmarks, performance indicators and monitoring
and evaluation criteria against program goals for program staff, volunteers and
interns;
Reporting: prepare program narrative and financial reports, briefing and position
papers for board of directors, counterparts, partners and donors, as well as
recommend reviews and proposals to ensure that program activities address
actual needs;
Coordination and Networking:
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develop and maintain productive working relationships with the Board of
Directors,
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donors, partners, beneficiaries and other stakeholders;
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Engage in fundraising for Coalition activities;
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Represent the Coalition at national and international meetings
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Be a spokesperson of the Coalition;
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Any other duties as may be requested by the Board of Directors or any other
person designated as such.
Key competencies
Educational background:
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MA Degree (e.g. Law, Political Sciences, Education or Social Sciences);
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Experience in human rights work of at least 5 years with two years at
managerial level;
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Experience of working in the region;
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Experience with local human rights organisations and human rights issues;
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Field mission experience in the region;
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Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods of time;
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Analytical skills as well as creative and interactive skills;
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Proven ability to write and speak concisely and clearly and communicate
effectively in English and other local language;
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High level technical knowledge and ability in planning and budgeting,
project planning and monitoring and evaluation;
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Knowledge in financial management and understanding and interpretation of
budgets and financial statements;
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Ability to communicate and negotiate at very high level in government,
sectoral and international levels;
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Ability to build and sustain teamwork and Coalition;
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Ability to mobilize and organize fruitful campaigns;
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Proven team work skills and tolerant of diversity.
Mode of application:
Applications including a letter of motivation, CV and contact of three
references should be sent to: hrdcoordinator1@gmail.com by 17th April 2015.
Do not attach any additional supporting documents or certificates.
The subject line of the email MUST read "Application for the position
of National Coordinator"
