Job-ID: V000055278
Location: Kampala
Assignment period: 09/01/2023 - 12/31/2024
Field: Governance
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 09/12/2023
ABOUT US
• The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.
• GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
• GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
• Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.
CONTACT
HR-Service Center
+49 6196/79-3200
recruiting@giz.de
JOB DESCRIPTION
According to its Vision 2040, Uganda wants to develop into a middle-income country in the coming years. To achieve this, the country needs to overcome several challenges that are hampering its socio-economic development. The "Strengthening Governance and Civil Society in Uganda" programme aims at supporting relevant state and non-state actors to better fulfil their roles regarding accountability, principles of good governance and human rights. The "Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme" which is co-funded by the EU is part of the Governance programme and strengthens the capacity of civil society in Uganda and focuses on three intervention areas: 1) promoting regulatory and operational frameworks for civil society organizations, 2) strengthening the meaningful and structured participation of civil society in inclusive subnational/ national policy development processes, and 3) improving the responsiveness, sustainability, and resilience of civil society organizations. The programme pays particular attention to the human rights-based approach (including gender, youth and inclusion of persons with disabilities) as well as digitalization.
YOUR TASKS
1. Strengthening the thematic and methodological expertise of civil society organizations with a focus on gender inclusive governance, participatory processes and leaving no one behind
2. Strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations in areas such as accountability, management/leadership skills, cooperation, and networking through tailored interventions at organizational and individual level and considering different needs and priorities
3. Supporting civil society organizations in the effective use of participatory processes/methods including digital formats
4. Supporting civil society organizations in gathering evidence-based advocacy on the implementation of the National Development Plan, as well as a human rights-based approach to the Parish Development Model
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YOUR PROFILE
1. Master’s degree in social or political sciences or another relevant field
2. First professional experience in organizational development and working with civil society organizations
3. Proven advisory skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting
4. Practical working experience in developing countries, experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is an asset
5. Working proficiency in English
LOCATION INFORMATION
The climate in Kampala is pleasant and consumer goods are readily available. Medical care is available. Uganda has a prevalence of malaria and Kampala has poor air quality indices. GIZ has a professional security management system in place.
The security situation requires heightened vigilance. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. In some cases, there may be restrictions on freedom of movement that are specific to the environment in which the work is carried out. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.
NOTES
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Driving licence is required.
For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de
Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment - in particular also regarding COVID-19.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
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