Project Officer Job Vacancy -International Alert

Job title: Project Officer – Research, Publications, Advocacy (M & E)

We are looking for an exceptional candidate ready to take up an exciting new role with International Alert in Uganda. Reporting to the Senior Programme Officer, the holder of this position must be able to: build relationships and partnerships; conduct advocacy and dialogue with project targets; produce high quality research; and contribute to strategic directions for the work. S/he will also contribute to wider Great Lakes Programme objectives.

You will have at least 2 years’ experience of implementing research and dialogue programmes for development peace building organisations/ NGOs in Uganda, some project management experience, experience in conducting field research, networking and advocacy on political issues, as well as management of partner relationships with other organisations. You will also have a clear understanding of conflict issues in Uganda.

You are in addition an excellent communicator, highly efficient, with strong inter-personal skills, experience in conducting field research around Uganda; as well as having a commitment to the overall aims and objectives of International Alert.
For job details and an application pack, visit www.international-alert.org

Closing date: 27th October 2010, 5pm.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be further contacted after the closing date. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

International Alert is an independent peace building organisation that has worked for over 20 years to lay the foundations for lasting peace and security in communities affected by violent conflict. Our multifaceted approach focuses both in and across various regions; aiming to shape policies and practices that affect peace building; and helping build skills and capacity through training.

Our field work is based in Africa, South Asia, the South Caucasus, Latin America, Lebanon and the Philippines. Our thematic projects work at local, regional and international levels, focusing on cross-cutting issues critical to building sustainable peace. These include business and economy, gender, governance, aid, security and justice. We are one of the world’s leading peacebuilding NGOs with more than 120 staff based in London and our 11 field offices.