Job Title: Technical Advisors – Rule of Law and Good Governance (2 Positions)
Organization: GIZ Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
GIZ provides customised solutions to complex challenges, assisting the German Government in achieving international cooperation objectives. We offer demand-driven, effective services for sustainable development.
About Project:
GIZ, commissioned by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), operates the Governance and Civil Society Programme (GCSP), co-funded by the EU. The programme focuses on Advancing Governance and Accountability (AGA) and Strengthening Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme (CUSP), aiming to strengthen accountability, human rights, and citizen engagement.
Job Summary:
The Technical Advisor will:
- Provide technical advice on human rights to UHRC, civil society, and partners.
- Support the development of participatory mechanisms for civil society.
- Strengthen relationships between state and non-state actors.
- Plan, implement, monitor, and report on programme activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Advisor will:
- Ensure strategic alignment with programme goals.
- Provide technical advice on HRBA, decentralised human rights structures, policy formulation, civic engagement, and vulnerable groups.
- Support institutional process review and improvement.
- Develop thematic interventions in coordination with the line manager.
- Establish partnerships with human rights CSOs.
- Support cooperation modalities and capacity development initiatives.
Communication:
- Maintain proactive team communication.
- Support programme representation internally and externally.
- Contribute to communication materials and documentation of activities.
Other Duties/Additional Tasks:
- Perform additional tasks as requested by management.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, Social Science, or Development Studies.
- Minimum seven years of professional experience in human rights and governance.
- Experience in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and change processes.
- Facilitation of workshops and trainings.
- Experience with state partners and CSO networks.
How to Apply:
Applications and CVs (max 5 pages) should be sent as one document to the Head of Human Resources at vacancy@futureoptions.org, quoting the position and reference number. Include names and contacts of three references, with one from current workplace.
Deadline: 14th July 2024 by 5:00pm
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