US Embassy in Kampala Senior Development Program Specialist (Localization) Jobs
General Statement of Purpose of the Contract
USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Development Program
Specialist (Localization). The Senior Development Program Specialist (Localization) position is located in USAID/Uganda’s Program Office. The Specialist serves as the Mission’s expert on localization and is responsible for coordinating Mission efforts to implement Agency priority.
To this end, the Specialist provides senior-level strategic guidance to technical and support offices within USAID/Uganda to integrate localization through the program cycle, in fulfillment of Mission targets and Agency requirements on localization. The Specialist
coordinates closely with the Mission Front Office (FO) to provide thought leadership and vision to achieve the Mission’s ambitious goals for delivering on the Agency’s localization agenda.
In this capacity, the Specialist represents the Mission in Agency-wide, interagency, and external fora to share the Mission commitment to localization and catalyze a broader shift to locally-led development. The Specialist is supervised by the Partnerships Team Lead and the position is nonsupervisory.
Statement of Duties to be performed
Provide thought leadership and technical guidance to mainstream localization across the Program
Cycle
Lead the Mission on all lines of effort under the Agency Localization Vision, the Local Capacity
Strengthening Policy, Local Systems Framework.
Track Agency-level localization developments and communicate back to the Mission as appropriate.
Hold learning events and other information sessions to orient mission staff on the tenets and policy structure of localization, and build Mission understanding of localization principles and approaches.
Provide subject matter expertise to integrate localization priorities and principles into Mission efforts across the program cycle, participating as a subject matter expert in efforts related to: strategic planning and
stocktaking; project and activity designs; work planning and implementation; and monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Participate in site visits and observe project activities to document progress on localization and advise on additional measures, with a particular focus on incorporating voices of marginalized and underrepresented populations.
Lead engagement with Washington stakeholders and in Agency fora (e.g. Local Works, the Localization Community of Practice, and the Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships (LFT) Hub, etc.) to keep abreast of the latest Agency developments and share Mission work on localization.
Oversee Mission- and Agency-Level Reporting on Localization
Conduct high-level oversight of progress towards Agency and Mission localization goals.
Coordinate with the Program Office Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team to develop and socialize a methodology for collecting and validating data on required Agency-level indicators measuring localization.
Ensure that Mission efforts on localization are captured in key reporting documents like the Country Development Cooperation Strategy, Operational Plan, Performance Management Plan, Mission Resource Request, and Performance Management Plan.
Facilitate USAID/Uganda’s engagement with local actors
In coordination with relevant technical offices, serve as a resource for local organizations interested in beginning or increasing their relationship with USAID.
Serve as Mission liaison with Local Works, including participation in the review of new activity proposals and monitoring of ongoing activities.
Stay abreast of national and regional conversations in the localization space, providing advice to Mission leadership and technical teams as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications Required for This Position
Education:
A University degree in accounting, business/public administration, organizational development, economics, finance, law, political science, program management, or related field is required.
Prior Work Experience:
From seven (7) years of progressively responsible prior experience in project design and/or management in a development field is required.
Four (4) years of prior work experience with USAID or implementing partners or bilateral, regional or multilateral development agencies is required.
Experience in organizational development and with non-state actors is required.
Experience in adult learning methods, training and/or facilitation techniques, organizational capacity assessment and development, mapping and
planning and strategic planning is required. Experience with project management is required.
Language Proficiency:
Level IV (fluent) English, both oral and written, and local language proficiency is required.
Job Knowledge:
Advanced level of knowledge in the field of international development, including knowledge of efforts by USAID and other actors across the development landscape to elevate local voices and leadership required.
Extensive knowledge of the Ugandan economic, political, and cultural characteristics, history, and mechanisms; as well as the nonprofit sector in Uganda required.
Standard knowledge of GOU policies which affect assistance programs and the development context required.
Knowledge or the potential to quickly gain knowledge of USAID policies and procedures, U.S. laws/legislation dealing with USG assistance programs.
A thorough knowledge of the principles and best practices for monitoring, implementation modalities, and evaluation of development projects and programs is required.
A comprehensive knowledge or potential to rapidly acquire such knowledge, in regulations, procedures and documents relating to strategic and program planning, activity design, impact assessment and monitoring and evaluation requirements.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and clearly communicate key points to non-specialist audiences, and analyze and interpret policies, and guide stakeholders in their practical application.
Ability to lead without exercising formal authority, and achieve majority agreement on policy, project, and administrative matters.
Ability to anticipate issues and provide well thought out recommendations on development and program issues.
Ability to write logically and
convincingly.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and to achieve majority agreement on policy, project, and administrative matters.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy in Kampala Senior Development Program Specialist (Localization) Jobs
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