Political Programme Officer Job Vacancy at Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA) in Uganda

Job Title: Programme Officer - Political

Employer: Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 31st July 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Significantly contribute to the Embassy's overall political analysis and reporting about the political development in Uganda and the wider region.
•Actively represent Denmark and pursue Danish interests in relevant dialogue fora with the Government of Uganda, other development partners and civil society.
•Offer Danish Embassy colleagues with strategic advice to facilitate  effective policy dialogue within their respective areas and participate in management of development programmes in the area of governance and human rights based approach.
•Active participation and contribution to overall donor coordination and harmonization.
•Contribute to the Embassy's external communication and public diplomacy.
•Responsible for the day-to-day programme administration; timely follow up on budgets, disbursement planning, financial reporting and audits.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•The applicant should hold a good master's degree in a development related discipline (Political science, development economics, and public administration and management).
•At least eight years’ relevant post graduate professional experience from working in an international organization, government or with civil society.
•Broad working knowledge and interest in the area of Ugandan domestic politics, regional politics and security as well as development aid
•Past experience working with government institutions at senior level
•Significant experience working with development partners and civil society
•Past exposure and experience applying the principles of the Human Rights Based Approach.
•Prior experience from management of development programmes, incl. financial management, aid effectiveness donor coordination and harmonization
•Willingness and ability to work for the priorities and interests of the Danish Government
•Excellent analytical and writing skills
•Good operational and general day-to-day programme administration skills
•Well-developed communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
•Strong social skills, not least flexibility, responsibility and integrity
•Work independently but enjoys cooperating with others in a team structure
•Shows initiative and has the ability and stamina to achieve results
•Possesses the ability to handle complex situations under pressure

How to Apply:
If interested in working in the Danish Embassy in Kampala (Danida) in the above portfolio, please send your CV and cover letter with three work related references to this E-mail address:  kmtambrecruitment@um.dk. Please mark your application: " DK-Programme Officer." E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

NB: While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.