Job Vacancy at Development Research and Training (DRT- DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR

Development Research and Training (DRT), is a local Ugandan Not - for - profit organisation which
undertakes policy research and analysis in Uganda and other East African countries.
DRT is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position;
Job Title: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR
Duty Station: Kampala
Department: Programmes


Job purpose:
• The Deputy Director is to be accountable for Development Research and Training (DRT)
leadership and managerial guidance on policy direction and programme initiatives.
• Be accountable for programme coordination and management of all phases of programme
formulation, planning, design, and implementation.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction in the planning, formulation and implementation of
DRT’s programme and its activities in line with national development priorities and consistent
with the organization’s goals, strategy, and priorities.
• Represent DRT in-country and internationally and network with a wide range of stakeholders
in order to promote and help achieve DRT’s vision.
Preferred Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Post graduate qualification in relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in an NGO environment and 3 years line management experience
• Knowledge of research project design and management, budget development and monitoring, resource management
• Knowledge of poverty and policy analysis, research and familiar with DRT’s key thematic areas including social policy, social protection, livelihoods, institutional development and learning, governance and economic policy.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Skills:
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and Organising
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Computer literate - Excel and Word

Key Behaviors:
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Inspiring and strong commitment
• Driving for quality in a team setting
• Decisive; quick in assessing and making informed decision.
• Personal integrity

Applications should be sent through to:
Email: info@drt-ug.org
or:
The DEP/HP
Development Research & Training.
Plot 40, Block 254, Kansanga, Mutesasira
Zone, Off Gaba Road
P. O. Box 22459 Kampala.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th November 2010 at 5.00pm