Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Northern Uganda Regional Development Forum (NURDEF) is a registered entity that brings together Lango, Acholi and West Nile in a quest to develop this once war-ravaged region. The Forum brings together leadership at Parliament, Local Council V, Civil Society Organizations, Religious and Cultural institutions, and the Business communities to work together towards a prosperous Northern Uganda. The Forum envisions a Northern Uganda that is economically prosperous and peaceful with high quality of life for its people. NURDEF has secured the support of Gesellschalt fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit [GIZ], through the Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme [CUSP) to set up and operationalize its Secretariate and now seeks application from qualified and experienced individuals to fill in the position of Regional Coordinator. .

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, RSO meetings, strategic engagements etc.
• Ensures effective networking, communication and information sharing amongst NURDEF Partners
Management of Regional Secretariat
• Establishes and manages NURDEF secretarial 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 (RSO)
• 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, bi lateral 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. St he pays attention to details, able to appreciate and work with diverse context and stakeholder, effectively communicate verbally and in written, and result oriented.

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
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 GUSP; Plot 2bl2c, Samuel Doe Road, Gulu City; P.0. 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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