Jobs at Management Systems International (MSI) in Uganda

Job Title: Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:
The purpose of this project is to support peace building and conflict mitigation in Uganda by strengthening mechanisms for resolution of conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity. It will further enhance the capacity of local actors to prevent violent conflict and transform them into peaceful outcomes while promoting reconciliation. Through training, technical assistance and providing grants to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the project will focus on the oil rich Albertine region, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) affected Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.

Position Summary: The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership to the project and manage its technical and administrative functions. The CoP will also provide strategic guidance in implementing the project's workplan. The CoP will manage relations with government bodies as well as with USAID and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations .

Responsibilities:

* Oversee all aspects of technical and administrative management
* Hire, train and manage a team of local staff and recruit and ensure the technical quality of the work of short-term technical advisors as needed
* Work closely with local civil society groups to build their capacity for resolving conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity
* Provide sub-grants to CSOs; provide training in the technical and budgetary application process, oversight during implementation and ensure transparency and accountability
* Build strong relationships with USAID, the national Ugandan government and local governments in Northern and Central Uganda, serving as MSI's main representative in the field

Qualifications:
* Prior experience as Chief of Party on a USAID funded project
* Demonstrated technical expertise in the thematic program areas above, including: local dispute resolution, civil society capacity building, land administration and/or natural resource management
* Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa required; Experience in Northern Uganda preferred
* Experience implementing projects in partnership with government and local communities in conflict or post-conflict environments
* Degree in international development, public policy, law, politics, conflict or related discipline
* The ability to be based in Uganda for the duration of the project
* Fluency in English is required

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.


Deadline: Thursday, 22 December 2011