GIZ is hiring: Development Worker “Strengthening Governance and Civil Society“

Finance June 30, 2023

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The position pays particular attention to the human rights-based approach (including gender, youth and inclusion of persons with disabilities) as well as digitalization.

GIZ is hiring: Development Worker “Strengthening Governance and Civil Society“

For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organizations in 120 countries, GIZ is involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

Job Description

According to its Vision 2040, Uganda wants to develop into a middle-income country in the coming years. To achieve this, the country needs to overcome several challenges that are hampering its socio-economic development. The “Strengthening Governance and Civil Society in Uganda” programme aims at supporting relevant state and non-state actors to better fulfil their roles regarding accountability, principles of good governance and human rights. The “Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme” which is co-funded by the EU is part of the Governance programme and strengthens the capacity of civil society in Uganda and focuses on three intervention areas: 1) promoting regulatory and operational frameworks for civil society organizations, 2) strengthening the meaningful and structured participation of civil society in inclusive subnational/ national policy development processes, and 3) improving the responsiveness, sustainability, and resilience of civil society organizations. The programme pays particular attention to the human rights-based approach (including gender, youth and inclusion of persons with disabilities) as well as digitalization.

Your Tasks

Strengthening the thematic and methodological expertise of civil society organizations with a focus on gender inclusive governance, participatory processes and leaving no one behind
Strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations in areas such as accountability, management/leadership skills, cooperation, and networking through tailored interventions at organizational and individual level and considering different needs and priorities
Supporting civil society organizations in the effective use of participatory processes/methods including digital formats
Supporting civil society organizations in gathering evidence-based advocacy on the implementation of the National Development Plan, as well as a human rights-based approach to the Parish Development Model

Your Profile

Master’s degree in social or political sciences or another relevant field
First professional experience in organizational development and working with civil society organizations
Proven advisory skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting
Practical working experience in developing countries, experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is an asset
Working proficiency in English

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