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The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is seeking a Project Assistant to support implementation of activities under the USAID/Uganda Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA).
Job Title: Project Assistant
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Duration: Two (2) years Full time with a possibility of renewal
Reports to: Project Officer
Job Summary:
The Project Assistant will support in the planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of the Civil Society Strengthening Activity at CIPESA. Duties include assisting in research, capacity building/training, outreach and advocacy. The position is based at CIPESA’s offices in Kampala, Uganda, with frequent travel within the country.
About CIPESA
Established in 2004, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is a leading centre for research and analysis of information aimed to enable policy makers in the region to understand ICT policy issues, and for various multi-stakeholders to effectively use ICT to improve governance and livelihoods. CIPESA works to defend and expand the digital civic space to enable the protection and promotion of human rights and to enhance innovation and sustainable development. We focus on disparate actors including government, the private sector, civil society, media, policy makers and multinational institutions.
The Project
The Uganda Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA) is a five-year USAID-funded Activity (now in the Fourth year of implementation) that is implemented by East-West Management Institute (EWMI) in partnership with the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). Under the project, CIPESA works to contribute to Component 3, whose goal is to promote a more supporting enabling environment that sustains a vibrant civil society in Uganda; increased in-country resources and capacity of CSOs to navigate government requirements and restrictions; and Ugandan-led initiatives to improve the CSO enabling environment. Activities include providing legal technical assistance, assisting CSOs to navigate and adapt to the restrictive environment and enhancing multi-sectoral CSO collaboration to promote and defend the enabling environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in organising trainings in media and information literacy, digital safety, digital rights.
- Organise stakeholder engagements at national and regional levels.
- Produce information, education and communication materials for awareness raising and advocacy on the project including through blogs, briefs, commentaries and impact stories.
- Support research undertakings including data collection and analysis.
- Conduct field visits and follow up meetings with project beneficiaries.
- Liaise with CSSA partners on activity progress, deliverables and opportunities for collaboration.
- Assist with strategic planning, reporting as well as monitoring and evaluation.
- Perform any additional admin and project related activities as assigned that will enhance CIPESA’s work.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A bachelor’s degree in law, project planning and management, social sciences, communication, social work and social administration, or related disciplines.
- Two or more years of experience in programming with a reputable institution, preferably in civil society.
- Understanding of the digital civic space in Uganda.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and procedures including planning and project implementation.
- High level of motivation, integrity, and commitment to teamwork.
- Strong work ethic with an unwavering commitment to quality and professionalism.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and all applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Great team player with capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, partners and the public.
How to Apply:
Applications including a cover letter outlining how you fit the job requirements and your areas of expertise; a CV; two writing samples (or alternative samples of your work); salary expectations, names and contacts of two referees should be submitted to [email protected].
The deadline for submissions is June 14, 2024, at 18.00 East African Time.