Northern Uganda Regional Development Forum Regional Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary

The Regional Coordinator based in Gulu will facilitate and coordinate engagements between the Steering Committee (SC) and NURDEF Secretariat, and with development stakeholders, manages the secretariat and support the implementation the Northern Uganda Regional Strategic Investment Plan in alignment to the NURDEF development strategy.

S/he will organize working meetings for NURDEF and various partners within and outside the region, and design leadership development interventions for the Steering Committee. The Regional Coordinator will build and nurture networks within and outside the region towards funding and implementation of the Strategic Investment Plan.

Specific Duties

The Regional Coordinator shall be responsible for amongst others;

Regional Programme

• Implementation of NURDEF strategic development plan.

• Coordinates regional and high-level multi-stakeholder engagements.

• Developing, strengthening, and nurturing effective working relationships with development partners.

• Initiates and manages NURDEF’s organizational development processes.

• Mobilizes technical and financial resources to support NURDEF investment plan implementation, RSC meetings, strategic engagements etc.

• Ensures effective networking, communication and information sharing amongst NURDEF Partners

Management of Regional Secretariat

• Establishes and manages NURDEF secretariat in Gulu with coordination offices in Lango and West Nile.

• Manages the Regional Database of Partners on behalf of NURDEF.

• Co-ordinates and works very closely with the OPM, DLGs, MDAs to promote synergies, knowledge sharing and learning across NURDEF Partnership.

Regional Governance

• Provides periodic updates on progress to the Regional Steering Committee (RSC).

• Organizes meetings/General Assembly and act as Secretary to both.

• Support the SC to organize NURDEF Annual General Assembly and elections.

• Works closely with NUDEF Development

partner.

• Manages public profile of the Secretariat and the overall visibility of NURDEF.

Minimum Required Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field and minimum 6 years of experience working with multi-stakeholder in development including political leaders, private sector, Civil Society, local governments, Ministries, bilateral and multilateral donors and partners.

Skills & Abilities

The job holder shall have the ability to multi-task; application of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and working independently. S/he pays attention to details, able to appreciate and work with diverse context and stakeholder, effectively communicate verbally and in written, and result oriented.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and academic credentials addressed to and hand delivered to:

The Secretary General, NURDEF; C/O GIZ CUSP; Plot 2b/2c,Samuel Doe Road, Gulu City; P.O. Box 456, Gulu; Or email to

nurdefjobs@gmail.com with the subject (position applied). The closing date for submitting application is 19th March 2021 Close of Business. We encourage women and persons with disability to apply.

Any form of lobbying/canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of one’s application. NURDEF is an equal and growing opportunity employer.

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