Capacity Building Officer Job at National Coalition of Human Right Defenders-Uganda - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Capacity Building Officer

Jobs at:
National Coalition of Human Right Defenders-Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
24th February 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Organization: National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders [Hosted by] Human Rights Network Uganda HURINET-U)
Country: Uganda
Starting: 17th February 2017
Closing date: 24th February 2017

The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda [NCHRD-U] is an umbrella organization of individuals and organizations working to promote the protection of Human Rights Defenders IHRD} in Uganda, united in our mission we provide a platform for promoting synergy, cooperation, collaboration and sharing of best practices among HRDs in Uganda to overcome challenges faced. The NCHRD-U came to life during its launch in June 2013.

The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders, hosted by Human Rights Network Uganda seeks services of a qualified person to fill the two positions of the Capacity Building Officer and Protection Officer of the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders as per the Job Descriptions below:

Vacancy: Capacity Building Officer
Reporting line: The officer will be Under the overall supervision of the National coordinator in direct partnership with other staff members.

Academic back ground

  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Social sciences, social work, Education, development studies, human rights or other relevant field‘ Post graduate qualifications relevant field is an added advantage

Experience

  • A minimum of five years‘ experience in designing and implementing activities related capacity building and 3 years professional work experience with CSOs in human rights defenders related issues.

General specifications applicable to the position;

  • Excellent track record of inputting into and delivering on successful capacity building strategies within the human rights framework
  • Must have good understanding of the current trends and strategic issues affecting the operation of CSOs in Uganda with demonstrated understanding of protection for human rights defender.
  • Proven ability to analyze, develop and implement strategies that adds substantial value to the NCHRD-U's programmes.
  • Proven experience in provision of technical support, training and mentoring of technical professionals.
  • Excellent conceptual, presentation and communication skills particularly in developing technical reports, materials, guidelines, standards and tools, and must have qualities of dynamism, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Job application procedure
Application letters with detailed CV5 indicating 3 referees. two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be addressed to the CEO and submitted by Email to. fam@hurirnet.or.ug 
The Chief Executive Officer
Human Rights Network Uganda
Plot 94, Old Kira Road Ntinda
P 0 Box 21265, Kampala

Important to note:
The closing date for receiving applications is 24th February 2017. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Job Info
Job Category: Intelligence jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 24th February 2017
Duty Station: 
Posted: 17-02-2017
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-02-2017
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-02-2040
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