Job Profile. Senior Adviser (N1) Head of Programme Democratic Governance Facility Kampala, Uganda

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1 Job Profile Senior Adviser (N1) Head of Programme Democratic Governance Facility Kampala, Uganda Reference number: DK /UGA.02-W 1. Preliminary 1.1. Short background: The Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) is seeking a dynamic manager and leader for the position as Head of Programme to take the Facility through the next phase of programme implementation. The Head of Programme will be responsible for the operational and financial implementation of the 100 million allocated to the facility as well as be the daily manager of the 35 staff members working in the Project Management Unit. The DGF programme will end in July A possible new phase of the DGF beyond 2016 is currently under consideration Purpose of memo: This memo describes the main tasks involved in the position and the qualifications requested from candidates to the job Expected composition of the selection committee: Applicants for the position will be selected for interview by the Danish embassy in Kampala following consultation with the other development partners in Uganda contributing to the DGF. Mercuri Urval will participate in the process of appointment by conducting personality tests and test interviews with the selected candidates, as well as taking part in the final interview. The final interview panel consists of the governance experts at the Danish Embassy and representatives from the other seven development partners of the facility and the consultant from Mercuri Urval A/S in charge of the recruitment process. 2. The Programme 2.1. The programme in short: In 2011 eight development partners 1 set up the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) to support state and non-state partners to strengthen democracy, protect human rights, increase access to justice and enhance accountability in Uganda. The 100 million Facility does not implement programmes directly, but supports more than 85 national, regional and district-based partners working to strengthen democratic governance. In addition to strategic partnerships with key state institutions, DGF mainly funds NGOs, as other donor programmes provide support to Government institutions working on democratic governance. DGF is focused on the following three components: i) Deepening Democracy which provides support to civil education, information and public debate; youth and women leadership development; interparty political dialogue and strengthening of political parties as well as improving the integrity of the electoral process. 1 Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom and the European Union.

2 ii) Rights, Justice and Peace which provides support for promoting and protecting of human rights; increasing access to justice; transitional justice processes and conflict prevention. iii) Voice and Accountability which provides support for anti-corruption; governance and transparency in the oil sector; and improving accountability in service delivery. 3. The Position 3.1. Title: Senior Adviser (N1) Head of Programme (HoP) 3.2. Place of service: Governance Facility Programme Management Unit (PMU) in Kampala Terms of Employment: Contract period: Expected from October 2014 September 2016 (2 year contract). Attractive remuneration package reflecting family status. Contribution to a pension scheme, health insurance. Reimbursement of school fees according to regulations. The adviser must herself/himself locate and rent a house or flat a fixed house rent allowance will be given through the monthly salary payments. Small establishment advance upon signing the contract is available Special conditions of the function: The Head of Programme reports to the Steering Committee (SC) and ultimately to the Board of the DGF. The SC consists of governance experts representing the development partners, and the Board of the Ambassadors of the eight development partners. The Project Management Unit of the DGF is located in a premise close to the Danish Embassy Area of responsibility/tasks: The Head of Programme (HoP) will lead the Programme Management Unit (PMU) and be responsible for the overall programme and financial management of the DGF. The PMU consists of a total of 35 staff. Three international component managers and an international financial and administration manager report directly to the HoP. The remaining DGF programme, finance and administration staffs are indirect reports. The organisation of the PMU is illustrated in the below organogram.

3 DGF Organogram Responsibilities More specifically the responsibilities of the HoP will consist of the following: Programme leadership Under the strategic guidance of the Board and the SC, lead the PMU in developing implementation strategies to achieve DGF objectives. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the overall governance context in Uganda. Develop synergies between the different programme components. Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and communication of DGF s results. Ensure the development of cooperative relationships among DGF partners, as well as between DGF and its partner organisations. Represent DGF at a technical level with relevant state and non-state stakeholders. Ensure due attention to cross-cutting programme priorities, in particular gender, land and youth.

4 Programme management Oversee the management of the entire DGF programme portfolio, in line with approved procedures. Act as a Secretary to the SC. Lead the implementation of SC and Board decisions within the PMU. Oversee the process of identifying, selecting, contracting and supporting partners, as per the DGF partnership, programme and financial management guidelines. Effectively report on DGF s progress, lessons learned and challenges to the SC and the Board. Ensure rigorous financial budgeting, management, monitoring and reporting. Manage the assessment, documentation and communication of programme level results. Undertake risk management, including through the reporting of suspected misuse of funds to SC and Danida. Oversee the implementation of cross cutting interventions (gender, capacity building). Management of the PMU Provide leadership and strategic direction and effective management of the Project Management Unit (PMU) staff. Responsible for the management of three component managers and the financial and administration manager (direct reports), and of the entire DGF programme, finance and administration staff (indirect reports) with a total of 35 staff members. Responsible for recruiting PMU staff, in consultation with the appropriate line managers. Ensure a productive and cooperative working environment across the PMU. Ensure that effective human resource policies and practices, including performance appraisal and staff development, are implemented. 4. Demand Profile/Qualifications 4.1 Requirements and expectations concerning the candidates formal qualifications: Relevant advanced university degree. Extensive senior management experience. Excellent track record in financial and programme management and delivery of largescale governance programmes. Experience of human resources management. Extensive knowledge of democratic governance and human rights. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment. Experience working with government entities and CSOs in a developing country context. Experience with monitoring and evaluation. Excellent communication and writing skills in English. Knowledge of current political developments in Uganda (desirable). 4.2 Requirements and expectations concerning the personal qualifications of the candidates: Exceptional leadership skills. Excellent Human Resources management skills with the ability to lead, manage and motivate a large and complex team. Excellent judgement and decision-making skills.

5 Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively delegate. Strong conceptual and analytical skills. Excellent communication and facilitation skills and ability to work in close cooperation with government entities and CSOs as well as with the DGF donors. Ability to interact at political, policy and technical levels. DGF is an inclusive workplace. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for the position. 5. Recruitment Procedures (Mercuri Urval takes care of the below) 5.1 How do you apply: Information about the mandatory application procedure can be found at: Reference number DK /UGA.02-W should be stated in the application. 5.2 Deadline for applications: 19 August 2014, at noon (CEST). 5.3 Preliminary interviews and personal evaluation: Week 37 (8-12 September 2014). Mercuri Urval will conduct a personal evaluation of selected candidates. 5.4 Language test: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided that all candidates called in for interview - except for those to whom the relevant language is mother tongue - shall be language tested in Denmark in the working languages of the duty station (i.e. English). 5.5 Presentation to the appointments committee: 12 September Decision: A decision is expected shortly after 12 September Expected commencement: As soon as possible.