JOB DETAILS:

The National Bureau for NGOs (NGO Bureau) is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Internal Affairs established by the NGO Act 2016 .The Act mandates it to register, regulate, coordinate, inspect, monitor and oversee all NGO operations in the country.
The NGO Bureau is seeking to engage and therefore invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to take up the following positions:
JOB TITLE: Senior Compliance Officer (1 Position)
Salary Scale: NGO Bureau LV 4
Reports to: Manager Inspection, Monitoring & Evaluation

Responsible for:

Ensuring NGOs/CSOs comply with the NGO Regulatory framework

Purpose of the Job

To oversee the branch offices and coordinate their activities with the Secretariat.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the Branch Offices:
• Support the District and Sub-County NGO Monitoring Committees.
• Identify training needs of monitoring committees and report to the Bureau,
• Ensure compliance with the NGO Act:
• Coordinate capacity building programmes for NGO Monitoring Committees
• Participate in district coordination meetings and other relevant activities:
• Work with the Offices of District Community Development, Planner and others;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager Inspection, M & E.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the NGO sector.
• Working knowledge of the Government structure.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity building skills.
Technical
• Result oriented
• Good understanding of the NGO sector
• Ability to provide leadership at the districts
Behavioural
• Self-driven
• Work as a team to achieve desired results
• Professionalism and honesty

Person Specifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration.
• A Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years working experience in a related field with a reputable organization

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letters together with the following:

• Detailed and updated curriculum vitae signed and dated by the candidate;

• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates:

• Copy of the applicant's National Identity Card.

• Names and addresses of three (3) referees who should forward their recommendations directly to the Executive Director by 1.00 p.m. on Friday 26th June, 2020.

Referees should attest to the candidate's academic credentials, managerial skills and integrity.

Sealed applications should be addressed and delivered to the address below

Application letters with accompanying documents can also be emailed to

[email protected] 

with the subject clearly indicating the position applied for

The Executive Director

National Bureau for NGOs

3rd Floor, Kingdom Kampala Building

Plot 31 A-35A, 37A-39A, Nile Avenue

P. O. Box 24216,

Kampala, Uganda

The envelopes should be clearly marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF .....

(Please indicate the specific position applied for)" on the top right corner:

Incomplete applications or applications delivered or emails sent after the closing time will not be considered.

For inquiries please contact: +256-393-241241, +256-393-241232

(during work hours only).

Closing Date : 26th June 2020