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ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) is a Ugandan national development organization, affiliated with ActionAid International- a global federation of independent members and national programs working in 47 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas for a just and sustainable world. We have worked in Uganda since 1982. In Uganda, we have a physical presence in 15 districts, in addition to collaborative work with our partners, reaching out to 39 districts, with a deliberate focus on districts where the poor and vulnerable persons are concentrated.
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ActionAid International Uganda is a leading human rights and social justice organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities, particularly women and youth, to challenge injustice, fight poverty, and secure sustainable livelihoods. Operating in Uganda since 1982, ActionAid has earned a strong reputation for grassroots engagement, bold advocacy, and transformative programming that addresses systemic inequalities and promotes democratic governance.
The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture centered on activism, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering meaningful job opportunities in areas such as governance, women’s rights, education, humanitarian response, and youth empowerment. With both national and regional roles, ActionAid supports flexible work arrangements and values staff contributions toward building equitable societies.
Its innovative model blends community-led development with policy influence, ensuring long-term impact through partnerships and capacity building. As part of the global ActionAid federation, the Uganda chapter operates across multiple districts and regions, making a tangible difference in the lives of thousands. Grounded in values of solidarity, mutual respect, accountability, and courage of conviction, ActionAid is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility through environmental sustainability, safeguarding practices, and rights-based approaches to development. For more information, visit www.actionaid.org/uganda.
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4 Accountability and Governance Officer jobs at ActionAid International Uganda
ActionAid International Uganda
Job Description
Coordinate, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate activities of the USAID supported Citizens’ Action Against Corruption project, leading advocacy for governance and accountability at the regional level in close collaborations with other players in the governance and accountability Sector.
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Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents as one document) addressed to the Finance and Operations Manager should be sent by email to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org
NB: We will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. ActionAid International Uganda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: 1st November 2024
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, implement, monitor and report on Citizens’ Action Against Corruption project activities at local, and sub-national level with linkages to other project partners and national level interventions
Identify, empower, and support individual and collective citizen accountability and anticorruption initiatives, platforms, and actions
Maintain firm alignment with Citizens’ Action Against Corruption Programme Description, USAID guidelines, AAIU Country Strategy Paper (CSP VI) strategic priorities, and ActionAid International Global Strategy.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, networks, alliances, relationships and other relevant spaces with anticorruption agencies at regional level such as the Inspectorate of Government (IG), Office of the Auditor General Judiciary, Uganda Police Force, Civil Society Organizations, and other stakeholders for collective voice and action against corruption, accountability, and for improvement in service delivery and governance in the Country
Facilitate implementation of evidence-based anticorruption advocacy initiatives by citizen groups, movements, networks and coalitions, for improvement in public services and reduction of leakages in public Resources.
Identify and document key lessons, change stories, opportunities, risks, and challenges in implementation of project activities and collaborate with MEL Officer and Coordinator on mitigation strategies.
Support research and development of alternative models for policy influencing, social norms change, and shared learning to address Corruption.
Facilitate the documentation, and packaging of project results form output to impact level in line with Branding and Marking guidelines of the Citizens’ Action Against Corruption activity, and AAIU Strategy.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Development studies, Law, Political Science, International Relations, and Social Sciences, Governance, Public Policy or any other related field from a recognised institution.
A Postgraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Project Planning and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Governance.
Experience:
At least 3 years of relevant experience in implementation of governance, anticorruption, or social accountability programmes
Demonstrated knowledge and application of human rights-based approach (HRBA), power analysis, or other participatory approaches to programming
Proven track record of facilitating civic engagement, social movements, working with networks and coalitions in promoting accountability and anticorruption initiatives
Experience in policy advocacy and influencing
Experience implementing a USAID funded project is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent writing, communication and Interpersonal skills, proven high level of integrity and shared values with the organisation, proficiency in core computer and Office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and PowerPoint, good planning and coordination skills, excellent stakeholder management skills, self starter and ambitious achiever, willingness to live and work in a community setting and hard to reach areas, ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid permit required.
