Regional Coordinator Job Careers – Northern Uganda Regional Development Forum (NURDEF)
Job Title: Regional Coordinator
Organisation: Northern Uganda Regional Development Forum (NURDEF)
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
About US:
Northern Uganda Regional Development Forum (NURDEF) is a registered entity that brings together Lango, Acholi and West Nile in a quest to develop this once war-ravaged region. The Forum brings together leadership at Parliament, Local Council V, Civil Society
Organizations, Religious and Cultural institutions, and the Business communities to work together towards a prosperous Northern Uganda. The Forum envisions a Northern Uganda that is economically prosperous and peaceful with high quality of life for its people.
NURDEF has secured the support of Gesellschaft fϋr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), through the Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme (CUSP) to set up and operationalize its Secretariate and now seeks application from qualified and experienced individuals to fill in the position of Regional Coordinator.
Job Summary: The Regional Coordinator based in Gulu will facilitate and coordinate engagements between the Steering Committee (SC) and NURDEF Secretariat, and with development stakeholders, manages the secretariat and support the implementation the Northern Uganda Regional Strategic Investment Plan in alignment to the NURDEF development strategy. S/he will organize working meetings for NURDEF and various partners within and outside the region, and design leadership development interventions for the Steering Committee. The Regional Coordinator will build and nurture networks within and outside the region towards funding and implementation of the Strategic Investment Plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Regional Programme
- Implementation of NURDEF strategic development plan
- Coordinates regional and high-level multi-stakeholder engagements
- Developing, strengthening, and nurturing effective working relationships with development partners
- Initiates and manages NURDEF’s organizational development processes
- Mobilizes technical and financial resources to support NURDEF investment plan implementation, RSC meetings, strategic engagements etc.
- Ensures effective networking, communication and information sharing amongst NURDEF Partners
Management of Regional Secretariat
- Establishes and manages NURDEF secretariat in Gulu with coordination offices in Lango and West Nile
- Manages the Regional Database of Partners on behalf of NURDEF.
- Co-ordinates and works very closely with the OPM, DLGs, MDAs to promote synergies, knowledge sharing and learning across NURDEF Partnership.
Regional Governance
- Provides periodic updates on progress to the Regional Steering Committee (RSC)
- Organizes meetings/General Assembly and act as Secretary to both
- Support the SC to organize NURDEF Annual General Assembly and elections
- Works closely with NUDEF Development partner
- Manages public profile of the Secretariat and overall visibility of NURDEF
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field
- At least six years of experience working with multi-stakeholder in development including political leaders, private sector, Civil Society, local governments, Ministries, bilateral and multilateral donors and partners.
- The job holder shall have the ability to multi-task; application of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and working independently.
- S/he pays attention to details, able to appreciate and work with diverse context and stakeholder, effectively communicate verbally and in written, and result oriented.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and academic credentials addressed to and hand delivered to: The Secretary General, NURDEF; C/O GIZ CUSP; Plot 2b/2c,Samuel Doe Road, Gulu City; P.O. Box 456, Gulu; Or email to nurdefjobs@gmail.com with the subject (position applied).
Deadline: 19th March 2021
NB: We encourage women and persons with disability to apply. Any form of lobbying/canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of one’s application. NURDEF is an equal and growing opportunity employer.
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