Director, Decentralization Strengthening Job in Uganda at Cardno Emerging Markets

Job Title: Director, Decentralization Strengthening

Location: Kampala, Uganda


Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking Director, Decentralization Strengthening candidates for a USAID-funded programme in Uganda. Candidates must be Ugandan Nationals currently living in Uganda.

The Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS) Programme will improve the results and sustainability of decentralized service delivery, with initial emphasis on health and HIV/AIDS services, at Local Government levels in Uganda through: (1) improving coordination among all supported partners at the district level, (2) strengthening the capacity of districts and sub-counties to plan, budget, implement/coordinate, monitor and evaluate decentralized services, (3) provision of grants to districts to complement resources needed for effective and efficient management of programs and services, and (4) facilitating strategic innovations to improve district leadership and sustainable financing of health, HIV/AIDS and other social sector services.

The Director of Decentralization Strengthening will provide technical leadership to SDS Regional Offices and district governments necessary to improve the governance and management of district and sub-county administration. The Director will lead the development of technical tools; provide guidance to SDS Regional Offices in their applications; will coordinate closely with central level IPs in order to share experience and coordinate technical assistance. Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the DCoP, provide technical leadership and oversight of the Decentralization Strengthening (DS) team activities to ensure compatibility with the SDS Technical Assistance Plan

Coordinate and integrate the SDS technical assistance activities with the national level implementing partners, government entities and other Ugandan institutions that work in the area of Local Government

Take the lead in instituting the District Management Improvement Planning process and providing the technical support to the Regional Offices to carry-out the process

Assist in developing the criteria for performance Improvement Grants and Innovation Grants

Assist Ugandan organizations and officials develop agenda for policy discussion with central ministries as required

In coordination with the M&E and Grants Team, develop a protocol for cataloguing lessons learned and best practices

Assume the day-to-day management of the DS Team, coordinating all work activity with the DCoP

Provide input to DCoP for development of the quarterly reports and annual work plan

Required Qualifications Master's degree (MBA, public administration, finance or similar degree) 10+ years of experience in public administration, finance, organizational development

Experience strengthening decentralization for promotion improvements in Local Government governance, management and system strengthening

Expertise and demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance in at least two of the following areas: coordination, planning, budgeting, human resource management, leadership & governance, financial management

Previous experience in managing a multi-tasked program and demonstrated ability to direct a team

Knowledge of best practices and lessons learned in local governance and service delivery

Ability to prepare and present reports, presentations and other products in English

Ability to use Microsoft Office software, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Special Instructions


To Apply

Please send CVs to Recruitment.Health@CardnoEM.com with "Uganda SDS Director Decentralization" in the subject line for prompt consideration.



Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. is part of Cardno's Emerging Markets Division, with offices in Brussels, Jakarta, Melbourne, Nairobi, Oxford, Port Moresby and Washington, DC and project locations worldwide. Cardno's Emerging Markets Division is responsible for $750 million in funds under contracts and grants and engages over 4,000 professionals in more than 100 countries. Cardno provides professional services to create better communities across the globe through planning, design and delivery of physical, economic and social infrastructure. Please visit our website – www.cardno.com/emergingmarkets – to learn more about Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd.