JOB DETAILS:
The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has commissioned the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) with the Governance and Civil Society Programme (GCSP) co-funded by the European Union. The programme is structured in two main components: Advancing Governance and Accountability (AGA) and Strengthening Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme (CUSP).

GIZ is recruiting 2 Technical Advisors to successfully realize the implementation of the programme.

We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the working place.

Key Responsibilities
The Technical Advisor will be responsible for;
• Providing technical advise to UHRC, civil society and other partners on topics relating to human rights.
• Supporting UHRC and other selected state partners to develop and implement inclusive participatory and feedback mechanisms for civil society.
• Supporting the strengthening of state and non-state actor relationships on national and subnational level.
• Planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on activities in line with the mandate of the programme.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, for example in Law, Political Science, Social Science, Development Studies. Professional Experience
• 7 years professional experience related to human rights and governance.
• 5 years of professional experience in results-oriented project planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• 5 years of experience in the design and steering of change processes.
• 5 years of experience in the design and facilitation of workshops and trainings.
• Experience working with state partners on human rights.
• Experience working with CSO networks and/or formal/informal participation processes.
• Profound knowledge of human rights legislation and policy.

Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only and sent to The Head of Human Resources, electronically, quoting the position and reference number.

Please include name and contact of three references. One official reference from your current workplace is a MUST.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to the Head of Human Resources by email to vacancy@futureoptions.org  .

Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Disclaimer: GIZ DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.