Accountability Systems Lead job at Research Triangle Institute (RTI)
Vacancy Title: Accountability Systems Lead
Type: Full-Time
Industry: Consulting
Category: Accounting & Finance
Jobs at: Research Triangle Institute (RTI)
Deadline: Thursday, June 06, 2024
Duty Station: Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa
Job Details:
Position Description: This position is planned for an upcoming governance project based in Kampala, Uganda. The Accountability Systems Lead (Objective 1) will manage technical oversight, program design, and support activities to enhance the resources and functionality of accountability institutions. Responsibilities include developing and implementing formal incentives, sanctions, and standards; promoting constructive norms and behaviors for accountability and anti-corruption; and strengthening information sharing, stakeholder engagement, and feedback mechanisms. This role involves working with NGOs, civil society, government levels, and other donor-funded programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of accountability and anti-corruption activities.
- Oversee the strategic planning and execution of program initiatives designed to increase resources and enhance the functionality of accountability institutions.
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative strategies for establishing formal incentives, sanctions, and standards to foster constructive norms and behaviors aimed at promoting accountability and combating corruption.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including NGOs, civil society, media, various government levels, and other donor programs to facilitate collaborative efforts.
- Collaborate with the Finance & Grants Manager, MEL & CLA Manager, and other colleagues to develop a robust pipeline of potential applicants for grants and support monitoring of grant implementation.
- Ensure equitable benefits and representation across diverse groups, including women, marginalized communities, and persons with disabilities in grants, activities, and program design.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, or Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience managing governance, accountability, or anti-corruption programs in an international development context.
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing complex programs related to institutional strengthening, accountability, and anti-corruption.
- Strong expertise in stakeholder management and engagement at all government levels and with civil society organizations.
- Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated writing and reporting experience.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, capable of articulating complex issues clearly and persuasively to varied audiences both verbally and in writing.
- Fluent in English.
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Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72
Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Application Procedure: Interested and qualified candidates, click here to apply.
