Enabel - the Belgian agency for international cooperation implements and coordinates the Belgian development policy.  The agency also works for other national and international donors. With its partners in Belgium and abroad, Enabel offers solutions to address pressing global challenges: Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequality - and to promote Global Citizenship. With over 2,000 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.

Background

Enabel in Uganda is seeking to recruit a Governance and Accountability Officer  based in Jinja.

• Support governance and accountability interventions by coordinating and implementing activities that strengthen transparency, citizen participation, social accountability, and responsive governance systems
• Engage and build relationships with stakeholders by working  closely with government institutions, communities, civil society, and project partners to promote inclusive participation and collaboration.
• Provide technical support and capacity building by Supporting partner institutions and communities with technical guidance, training, and tools to improve governance practices and accountability mechanisms.
• Monitor, report, and promote learning by tracking project progress, document results and lessons learned, and contribute to reporting, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Person Specifications:

• Master’s degree in Governance, Public Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Law, Political Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in governance, accountability, citizen engagement, institutional strengthening, or community development programming.
• Strong understanding of governance systems, social accountability approaches, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government institutions, civil society organisations, communities, and development partners.
• Excellent facilitation, report writing, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and ability to work independently in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.