Food Security Programme Officer Job- Uganda

Job Title: Food Security Programme Officer

Organisation:The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:OSIEA Director

About OSIEA:

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa OSIEA's particular focus will be on pastoralism, land tenure governance, food systems and market access, governance and anti-corruption climate change and a fair investment framework. The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide a bold and strategic vision for innovative grant-making and program development by adding value to existing food security efforts within the organization and the region
• Manage the food security grant-making and advocacy portfolio and identify strategies to advance focus areas
• Incorporate institution building and technical capacity development of grantee organizations into programming work
• Conduct relevant legal and policy analysis on food security in the region for internal and external audiences
• Conduct advocacy in collaboration with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public
• Supervise  any administrative duties connected with the program and manage consultants working on food security
• Coordinate and provide direction to other OSF programs regarding their interventions to maximize results and impact
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The prospective employee should exhibit commitment to the protection of human rights in the East African region.
• Prior experience in food security and familiarity with civil society networks in the region required.
• Excellent oral and written English communications skills as well as analytical skills to review laws and policies.
• Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
• Possess the ability to communicate dearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
• High team spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
• Ability to manage multiple liaisons within OSIEA and the larger Open Society Foundations network in a fast paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail
• High degree of Integrity, diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
• Possess willingness to travel as needed.

At OSIEA, all staff are expected to work at integrating the organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office communication.

For more information: www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea www.soros.org/initiatives/rights-initiatives/focus/disability

Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits packages No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacted 

How to Apply:

Please express you interest by sending your resume and cover letter tojobs@osiea.org

Deadline: 28^th February, 2014