Development Research and Training Job Vacancy: Recruitment for DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR

Development Research and Training (DRT), is a local Ugandan Non-profit organisation which undertakes policy research and analysis in Uganda and other East African countries.
DRT is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position;
Job Title: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR
Category: Administrative and Support Services
Duty Station: Kampala
Department: Programmes

Job purpose:
• The Deputy Director is to be accountable for Development Research and Training (DRT) leadership and managerial guidance on policy direction and programme initiatives.
• Be accountable for programme coordination and management of all phases of programme formulation, planning, design, and implementation.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction in the planning, formulation and implementation of DRT’s programme and its activities in line with national development priorities and consistent with the organization’s goals, strategy, and priorities.
• Represent DRT in-country and internatanally and network with a wide range of stakeholders in order to promote and help achieve DRT’s vision.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Post graduate qualification in relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in an NGO environment and 3 years line management experience
• Knowledge of research project design and management, budget development and monitoring, resource management
• Knowledge of poverty and policy analysis, research and familiar with DRT’s key thematic areas including social policy, social protection, livelihoods, institutional development and learning, governance and economic policy.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Skills:
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and Organising
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Computer literate - Excel and Word

Key Behaviors:
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Inspiring and strong commitment
• Driving for quality in a team setting
• Decisive; quick in assessing and making informed decision.
• Personal integrity

Applications should be sent through to:
Email: info@drt-ug.org
or:
The DEP/HP
Development Research & Training.
Plot 40, Block 254, Kansanga, Mutesasira
Zone, Off Gaba Road
P. O. Box 22459 Kampala.

Deadline: 5.00pm 15th November 2010.