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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
True North Ltd started operations in 2008 under the name Efrivo Services Ltd as an IT & Management consultancy services company. In June 2011, it rebranded under the trade name True North Consult Ltd to reflect its current focus on People Management Advisory Services.
We are proud to be the only people management consultancy in Uganda that is run by qualified Human Resource Management Professionals.
Our niche is in the provision of bespoke management services to organizations of all sizes. The company has a network of over 15 consulting partners with over 10 years hands-on experience in their respective areas of expertise.
Because we are small, every customer is big, therefore you are guaranteed dedicated effort and service from highly qualified and experienced resources.
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam is seeking to recruit a Program Officer /Adviser for Regional Affairs covering Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi as side-accredited countries. This is a permanent position based in Dar er Salaam and is due to start in late January/early February 2025.
The Embassy has an inclusive and diverse working environment. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their race, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
The salary will be in accordance with the Norwegian Foreign Ministry’s salary for local employees of Foreign Service Missions.
Job Title
Program Officer – Regional Affairs job at True North Consult
True North Consult
Job Description
The Program Officer/adviser will be part of our Regional Political Team and assist in managing development cooperation agreements pertaining to the Embassy’s work on good governance, peace and stability, human rights, gender equality.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Assist in management of the Embassy’s regional programs/projects including (but not limited to): Follow-up, risk management, monitoring and collaboration with relevant agreement partners, prepare formal correspondence, prepare documents for formal meetings and external communication, assessment of new projects, and closure of old projects.
Organizing travel and visits, conferences, receptions, and other events.
Participate in meetings with other development partners.
Contribute to the Embassy’s political reporting on regional issues.
Contribute to the Embassy’s communication work on regional affairs, including peace and stability, gender equality and human rights.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
University education (preferably a Master’s degree), or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Considerable working experience (at least three years) and preferably from an international working environment such as embassies and international organizations.
Good knowledge of regional issues and politics, peace and stability processes and human rights in the region (including Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Great Lakes).
Professional experience with grant management.
Good writing and analytical skills.
Fluency in English and experience in writing brief reports and political analyses.
Knowledge of other languages in the region (Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and Great Lakes).
Personal Qualities
A person who is well organized, efficient, and able to manage his/her own workload with a high level of administrative tidiness.
An effective communicator and proactive team player who can work independently and contribute to a positive working environment.
A person who can develop good working relationships in a culturally diverse environment.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to e-mail address exechire@truenorthafrica.com by Sunday, 24th November 2024. For any enquiries on the same please e-mail s.ashaba@truenorthafrica.com.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.