Programme Manager – Conflict Transitional Justice and Governance Programme – Refugee Law Project (RLP)
Job Title: Programme Manager – Conflcit Transitional Justice and Governance Programme
Organisation: Refugee Law Project (RLP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Programmes
About US:
The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. The Refugee Law Project has a wide physical presence with offices in Kampala, Hoima, Mbarara, Gulu, Kitgum, Nakivale, Kyangwali, Kiryandongo, Lamwo, Adjumani, Maaji II, Bidibidi (Yumbe), Palorinya (Moyo) and Arua.
Job Summary: The Programme Manager Conflict, Transitional Justice and Governance (CTJ&G) is familiar with current and emerging thinking, policy, trends and practice in the fields of transitional justice and governance and how key stakeholders can be engaged to achieve national peace and reconciliation; actively inputs into the strategic direction of the programme; is in-charge of overseeing and managing the daily activities and duties of the CTJ&G programme staff.
Responsible for All staff in the Programme Interfaces Personal Assistant to the Director, Programme Managers, Field Office Coordinators, Project Officers, Head of Operations & Programme Support Area of Placement Kampala (with frequent travels to Gulu, Kitgum and Arua and other areas within Uganda)
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee RLP’s advocacy activities through transitional Justice Initiatives (ICC & ICD), Memorial lectures, Memorial Dialogues and Documentary screening.
- Develop proposals for transitional Justice Processes and mechanisms and provide analysis for all dimensions when appropriate
- Consult with other professionals in the fields of media, communications and information technology, as appropriate, in the use of media and technology to promote social change.
- Liaise with other RLP thematic Programme and relevant stakeholders on effective & efficient project and activity implementation
- Coordinate networking and lobbying activities with various organizations working on issues pertinent to nation truth and reconciliation
- Liaise with line ministries to advocate for transitional justice issues
- Oversee the implementation of activities at the National Memory and Peace Documentation
- Develop context-based peace and conflict research and analysis methodologies which can be implemented for internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee the design and coordination/conduct policy-relevant research on other aspects of peace building, as agreed with the CTJ&G team, and with a likely focus on post conflict development issues
- Organize and coordinate the African Transitional Justice (ATJ) Conferences annually.
- Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Conflict Transitional Justice and Governance Programme.
- Steer the Programme to achieving its set goal
- Provide continuous supervision, training and development of programme staff ensuring an effective and motivated team
- Represent the Conflict Transitional Justice and Governance Programme on the RLP Management Team
- Identify issues for advocacy and play a leadership role in policy advocacy
- Support the programme staff in conceptualizing research themes and appropriate methodologies
- Mentor junior staff in research and policy advocacy
- Lead the programme staff in developing and implementing of quarterly work plans (Programme and Individual)
- Consolidate individual reports into monthly and quarterly reports for the programme.
- Ensure appropriate workload for programme staff
- Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of programme staff ensuring an effective and motivated team.
- Work with the Monitoring Team to ensure that periodic programme reviews are executed
- Managing budgets allocated to the Programme
- Ensure that programme staff account for funds advanced to them for activities.
- Liaise with the HR unit in conducting performance appraisals and ensure competency and training gaps are addressed.
- Review all Conflict, Transitional Justice and Governance related presentations to be made by staff representing the organisation.
- Participate or represent RLP in meetings with stakeholders, partners, clients, donors
- Participate in, lead, and/or coordinate training sessions and workshops to enhance skills of staff and/or client groups and/or other stakeholders (e.g researchers, partners)
- Coordinate fundraising efforts for the programme through proposal writing
- Engage in fundraising efforts for the RLP as a whole by making input to other thematic programme proposals as required
- Ensure preparation of timely donor reports for projects implemented by the CTJ&G programme
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Development Studies, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies;
- At least five years’ experience working in either Transitional Justice, peace and Conflict mechanisms at national level fields
- Evidence of previous research conducted and published
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience administering donor funded projects
- Public speaking skills
- Demonstrated people management experience (especially in managing teams) Desirable Competencies
- Solidly reliable with strong attention to timeliness
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)
- Possess a great attention to detail and be truly organized
- Strong sense of personal initiative and able to work independently in a fast-paced office
- An interest in international, refugee, social justice and humanitarian issues
- Knowledge of project management and work with a not-for-profit and NGO
- Good knowledge of techniques for planning and monitoring
- Able and willing to travel and work in remote areas in challenging circumstance
- Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people
- Facilitation/training skills
How to Apply:
For all positions listed, please submit an application cover-letter and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, as well as links to any publications you wish us to consider. Copies of academic credentials are NOT required at this stage.
Applications should be sent by email addressed to the Human Resources Officer at
recruitment@refugeelawproject.org with the title of the position applied for in the subject-line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must be in a position to cover their own travel expenses to interview.
Hand copy applications will be accepted for the position of COMMUNITY MOBILISER Only.
Refugee Law Project is a human-rights based organization with strong Anti-Discrimination policies.
We encourage refugees to apply
Deadline: By 11.59pm on Friday 1st November 2019