Recent CFLI projects have focused on climate change and human rights. Since 2017, Uganda has hosted the largest number of refugees in Africa, now more than 1.5 million people, with most coming from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Canada provides humanitarian funding to UN agencies and NGOs to help meet the life-sustaining needs of refugees living throughout Uganda.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Canadian High Commission in Nairobi requires the services of a Development Liaison Officer (DLO) in Uganda to support its programming over a term of one (1) year and option for a year renew. The DLO will support and strengthen the delivery of Canada’s international assistance in Uganda through field level advice, technical support, and policy input on matters relevant to Canada’s engagement in Uganda, particularly given lack of Canada’s International Assistance officers in this country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

When requested by a designated Canadian High Commission representative, the Liaison Officer will:

Develop and maintain a good knowledge of ongoing local development activities, including those of government and non-governmental agencies and institutional cooperation activities.
Provide analyses on political, economic, and security developments in country and advise the Canadian High Commission on actions that could be undertaken to take advantage of rising opportunities and challenges for development programming.
Report on local policy issues that may be relevant to the Canadian High Commission’s interests and mandate in the region.
Liaise, maintain dialogue, develop linkages, and follow up on Canadian programming in country.
Maintain regular contact and network with relevant contacts in the government, donor agencies, and civil society.
Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of Canadian projects; and,
Attend relevant meetings and events.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

An undergraduate university degree from a recognized university in development studies, project management, international relations, or any other relative degree.
Minimum Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience at senior level advisory or progressive experience in development programming.
QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough understanding of socioeconomic, security and political context of Uganda and knowledge of local development initiatives.
Significant experience designing and monitoring country-level projects rooted in sustainable development.
Proven experience analyzing development-specific strategies and conducting needs assessments in Uganda.
Highly developed communication and facilitation skills.
Outstanding analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience in working with social media tools.
Knowledge of gender equality is an added advantage.
Language Requirements: Excellent English language skills, as most of the reporting will be written in English.

Working arrangements:

TheDevelopment Liaison Officer will attend meetings virtually and in-person. All travel expenses will be subject to prior approval by FSSP manager.
The Liaison Officer will report to the Project Manager, Field Support Services Project (FSSP) and work closely with the development team at the Canadian High Commission.
Ownership of Intellectual Property:

Documentation produced by the Specialist in the performance of the work under the contract shall remain the property of the Canadian High Commission.