- Location: Kampala, Uganda
- Salary Range: Competitive. Based on salary history.
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.ncscinternational.org
- Experience: Mid Career / Advanced
- Last Date To Apply Dec-19-2011
- Date Posted Dec-6-2011
Description
The International Programs Division of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party candidates for the anticipated five-year, Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace (SAFE) Program to be funded by USAID in Uganda.
The Chief of Party will lead a program that seeks to improve access to justice and enhance peace and reconciliation with a focus on strengthening land administration, improving dispute resolution mechanisms, and promoting reconciliation in areas prone to conflict. The Chief of Party will manage a diverse team that will provide technical assistance, training, and grants management to accomplish program objectives throughout the country.
The position is based in Kampala with anticipated travel to remote regions of the country.
About NCSC: NCSC is a leading provider of technical assistance, training, and technology to promote access to justice and empower citizens in the U.S. and around the world. Founded 40 years ago by the leadership of the U.S. courts, NCSC offers its experience to promote equitable and transparent justice systems in transitioning democracies around the world, in partnership with international institutions, donor agencies, and host country counterparts.
Qualifications
Competitive applicants will have:
- 10 or more years of experience managing complex international development programs with a specialization in Conflict Prevention, Reconciliation and Post-Conflict Stabilization programs, Access to Justice, Land Rights, and Legal Empowerment programs. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa/Great Lakes region is strongly preferred.
- Subject matter expertise and practical experience working with access to justice and conflict prevention issues including land administration and land dispute resolution mechanisms; work with informal justice systems; or consolidation of conflict prevention, peace and reconciliation initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with host-country counterparts and donor representatives in a highly collaborative and fluid environment.
- Experience with grant-making iniatives supporting the work of civil society organizations.
- Successful experience managing large teams.
- Diplomatic demeanor, problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility needed to perform effectively in challenging environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- An advanced degree in relevant fields such as Law, Conflict Resolution/Mitigation, Public Administration, International Relations, or Political Science.
Contact Details
- Contact: International Jobs
- Telephone: 7038416933
- Email: international@ncsc.org
Application Instructions
Apply Now: Qualified applicants are encouraged to send CVs and expressions of interest to international@ncsc.org. Program Job opportunities are contingent upon program funding. Due to the volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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