Project Management Specialist (Democracy, Governance, Rule of Law & Human Rights)

Closing date September 12, 2023
USAID/Uganda is seeking for qualified individuals to fill the Project Management Specialist (Democracy, Governance, Rule of Law & Human Rights) position.

ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:“Cooperating Country National” shall mean the individual engaged to serve in the Cooperating Country under this contract.

“Cooperating Country” shall mean the foreign country in or for which services are to be rendered hereunder.

The Project Management Specialist (Democracy, Governance, Rule of Law & Human Rights)(PMS-DRHR), serves as the principal senior advisor and lead subject matter expert on democracy, governance, rule of law and human rights issues and activities, and provides advice and counsel on this sector to the Democracy, Rights and Governance Team (DRG), USAID health, education, and economic growth technical teams, the Mission Director and Deputy Director, and the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy Political and Economic Sections, and local Ugandan counterparts.

The professional expertise provided by the PMS shapes the design and implementation of activities and achievement of results in this sector. The PMS will work closely with the DRG Office Director in the design of DRG activities especially in human rights and access to justice, work with partners to effectively implement activities, monitor the impact of those activities, and ensure project objectives are met. The PMS will provide other associated technical and managerial assistance, develop performance indicators, assessments, design and evaluate programs, and provide other Mission technical support.

The PMS utilizes an in-depth knowledge of the Ugandan democracy, governance, access to justice, and human rights sector in the country. The PMS develops and maintains high-level contacts with senior Government of Uganda (GOU) officials, Ministers, Justice Sector personnel, other government counterparts, academic sector, international development partner representatives, local government and civil society leaders. These relationships ensure collaboration and agreement and help maintain support from key partners and stakeholders. The PMS also reports on Mission efforts in human rights and access to justice to USAID/Washington, and contributes to Mission strategy and annual reporting documents, and works closely with USG interagency counterparts on strategy, policy, and resource allocation issues related to this sector.

The PMS will serve as a team lead as required by the DRG Office. Supervision will include coaching staff, managing performance, and staff development. The PMS will assist the DRG Office Director in all aspects of program design, management, evaluation, and administrative oversight of the portfolio as required.

EDUCATION

Masters’ degree or equivalent in a relevant field: Law, social and policy sciences, such as political science, economics, public administration, organizational development, cultural anthropology, international relations.

Additional consideration will be given to training and or experience in fields related to law and the judiciary, governance, police and community justice, anti-corruption, and peace and reconciliation.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years’ experience in related areas, including on human rights in Uganda, with demonstrated accomplishments. Experience should include:

-- analysis, planning and budgeting, program and activity evaluation, design, and implementation. Prior direct work with USAID or international development agency in activity development and management strongly preferred.

--Strong experience managing coordination with high level government counterparts, donors, and local organizations.

--Demonstrated experience handling complex and competing demands.