Institutional Development Expert, Kampala, Uganda

Position: Institutional Development Expert

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Job Id: 1117

# of Openings: 1

Institutional Development Expert

DI is seeking to hire an Institutional Development Expert for the anticipated one-year Consultancy to facilitate capacity development for the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) under GIZ's Strengthening and Advancing Governance and Accountability Action (SAGA) project in Uganda. The expert will support the UHRC in strengthening institutional systems, performance management, and results-based planning as part of a broader capacity development initiative. Working under the technical leadership of the Team Leader, the Institutional Development Expert will contribute to the design and implementation of a comprehensive capacity needs assessment and the development of UHRC's Capacity Development Plan. The Expert will play a central role in analyzing institutional structures, internal processes, human and financial resource systems, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks, with a focus on improving organizational effectiveness and accountability. The Expert will support the design of results-based monitoring tools, institutional strengthening frameworks, and performance indicators, and will contribute to the implementation of prioritized capacity development interventions, including trainings and the development or revision of institutional and operational tools. The position requires close collaboration with UHRC technical and administrative staff, GIZ, and other project experts to ensure sustainability and alignment with national governance and justice frameworks. This position is contingent upon award and funding.

Essential Job Duties:

The position's responsibilities will include:

Programmatic

• Support the Team Leader in conducting institutional and organizational capacity assessments, including analysis of structures, systems, and internal processes.
• Analyze UHRC's performance management, monitoring and evaluation, and results-based management systems.
• Contribute to the development of UHRC's Capacity Development Plan, including prioritization of interventions and definition of indicators.
• Design and support implementation of institutional strengthening interventions, including development or revision of operational manuals, policies, and tools.
• Support the development of monitoring frameworks and tools to track progress and results.
• Contribute to training design, facilitation, documentation, and reporting.
• Support stakeholder consultations and validation workshops.
• Provide technical inputs to reports and knowledge products.

Secondary Job Duties:

• Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts, in Uganda and around the world.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• 7 years of experience in institutional capacity assessment and development, performance assessment, public sector reform, or organizational change management with 5 years of experience designing M&E frameworks and tools, preferably for tracking strategic plan implementation or capacity development for Administration of Justice or Governance and Security institutions.
• 7 years of proven experience in designing and implementing institutional strengthening frameworks in public institutions. Demonstrated skills in results-based management, data analysis, and impact evaluation.
• Familiarity with Government of Uganda and development cooperation performance institutional structures, plans, reporting frameworks, and results tracking tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong socio-cultural and intercultural competence.
• Efficient, partner- and client-focused approach to work.
• Ability to think and collaborate across disciplines.

Reporting:

This position reports to DI's Uganda Project Team Leader.

Application Process:

Interested applicants MUST submit a CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.

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About the Organization:

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.

DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.