In-Country Coordinator - Uganda, Sudan, DRC, South Sudan

Key responsibilities of the In-Country Coordinator include: 

• Support and develop regional, national, and local policy initiatives and dialogues building institutional capacities of policy makers and local authorities on enhanced urban planning and forecasting in the Horn of Africa, lead the creation of local and regional initiatives from Uganda, Sudan, DRC and South Sudan (TBC). 

• Liaise with the regional authorities and national governments of Sudan, Uganda, South Sudan (TBC) and DRC, ensuring programme implementation such as SUIDAC are well integrated with national and regional targets and agendas. 

• Under oversight from the SUIDAC Programme Coordinator, and in collaboration with the Urban Specialist in Kampala, support the successful implementation of the Cities Alliance assigned portfolio currently including the SUIDAC in Uganda, Sudan, DRC and South Sudan (TBC). 

• Liaising with the SUIDAC Programme Coordinator, to identify partners, develop proposals and prepare project agreements in connection with identified opportunities.

• Ensure successful development, implementation and supervision of assigned grants and work packages. 

• Support and/or conduct field missions of the Secretariat in partner countries.

• Keep abreast of and assess the needs of the relevant national and local governments and other partners operating in the countries and region to identify and plan with them areas for leveraging Cities Alliance activities. 

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of Cities Alliance competencies in project service delivery and management, to develop opportunities and engagements with new partners.

• Participate, as delegated by the SUIDAC in-country coordinator, in inter-agency and external meetings/bodies to contribute to the harmonisation of policies, practices and approaches within UNOPS and within  the UN System more broadly.

• Represent the Cities Alliance in Uganda, Sudan,  South Sudan (TBC) and DRC to current and potential project donors, ensure attendance to meetings and compliance with donor requests. 

• When required by the SUIDAC Programme Coordinator, ensure the supervision or secondary supervision of Cities Alliance staff in Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan (TBC) and DRC.  

• Create, foster and role model a culture of trust, empowerment and accountability within the Uganda Project Office.

• Build engagement and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, respectful of all, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.

• Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure Cities Alliance is continually incorporating best practice approaches.

• In collaboration with Cities Alliance communication team and MEAL team, contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate, regional and national development planning and knowledge building.

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in migration studies, urban development, urban planning, public policy and administration or related fields is required. 
• A first Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a masters degree.

• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated expertise in migration and urban development in the East African region and/or the DRC is required.
• Experience in migration and urban planning is an asset. 
• Demonstrated experience with UNOPS, and experience with grant management is an asset.
• Demonstrated partnership skills with local and central government stakeholders is an asset. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to translate technical findings to advance policy positions, including engaging with and influencing international policy makers, regional media and regional stakeholders is required. 
• Willingness to conduct regular field missions for project supervision particularly in Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan (TBC) and DRC is required

•  Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is an asset.