Civil Society Organisations for Peace in Northern Uganda Job

CSOPNU National Coordinator


Civil Society Organisations for Peace in Northern Uganda c/o CARE, 17 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero, Kampala UGANDA Box 7280
Tel:+256 312 100/34, Fax:+256 41 344295, www.csopnu.net; Email: csopnu@co.care.org

Position Title:National Coordinator

Location:
Kampala with frequent field visits to LRA affected areas

Work Station:
CARE International in Uganda

Reporting to:
CSOPNU Steering Committee

Civil Society Organizations for Peace in Northern Uganda (CSOPNU), a coalition that currently bring together 86 Civil Society Organizations (INGO, LNGO, CBO and FBO) was established in 2002 by representatives of NGOs operating in Northern Uganda to advocate for human rights, humanitarian protection and peaceful solution to the conflict through dialogue. A 12-member Steering Committee (SC) elected by Member Organizations oversees the management and operation of the coalition, which is hosted at CARE International Headquarters in Kampala. Since its foundation, CSOPNU has been at the forefront of providing ground breaking research, analysis and public debates about the underlying causes and consequences of the LRA conflict. Our major strategy is research-based advocacy and influencing public opinion and lobbying at National, Regional and International Level.

If you have what it takes to manage the secretariat and coordinate the activities of a multidisciplinary coalition of Civil Society Organizations championing human rights and humanitarian protection of victims of armed conflict; amplifying demand for regional peaceful solution to the LRA insurgency and bringing novel perspectives to the consolidation of peace and stability in Northern Uganda, then CSOPNU would like to hear from you. We are seeking a qualified and motivated candidate with significant knowledge and experience in managing a multidisciplinary coalition of Civil Society Organizations, the geopolitics in the Great Lakes Region, public humanitarian advocacy, peace building using non-violent approaches and post conflict peace economy for the position of a National Coordinator.
Requirement:

Profile/Qualifications required
• Understands political economy of armed conflicts, geopolitics in the Great Lakes region and transitional justice issues, and is personally convinced of the need for national reconciliation within Uganda;
• Is experienced in research-based advocacy at national and regional level with demonstrable effectiveness;
• Has strong analytical and conceptual skills;
• Has experience of working for NGOs at mid- or senior level, preferably in a coalition or networking role with management responsibilities;
• Is comfortable working in a collaborative, teamwork approach- prior experience of working in consortia / reporting to a board would be useful
• Has an understanding of key stakeholder organizations and their capacities in relation to northern Uganda (e.g. Government of Uganda, Northern Uganda Civil Society actors, the UN, donors).
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of languages of northern Uganda desired
• Holds a clean driving license and is computer literate.
• Has proactive information gathering, analysis and impact monitoring skills
• A relevant post-graduate degree would be an advantage but is not required.
Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

Interested individuals should apply by November 18th 2011 to:
THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, CARE International in Uganda, P.O Box 7280, Kampala; Plot 17 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero – Kampala or recruitment@co.care.org.
Include your CV, photocopies of your academic qualifications, day time telephone number and contact address of three professional referees, plus a cover letter explaining how you fit the profiles outlined above. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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