DEADLINE: 30/06/2024

Citizen Engagement Lead

Full-time

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects.

The RTI Center for Governance promotes strong, stable societies by empowering people and strengthening institutions. Building on the RTI’s decades-long legacy of leading governance projects around the world, the Center works to increase transparency and accountability, mitigate corruption, and help government actors to better deliver on the needs of citizens. Boasting a global reach, the RTI Center for Governance includes partners, expertise, and learning from major initiatives spanning sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. The Center leverages RTI’s longstanding local partnerships to bring together governments, civil society, the private sector, and communities to define problems and jointly create sustainable solutions in countries around the world.

Responsibilities

Position Description

This position is planned for an upcoming governance project to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

The Objective 2, Citizen Engagement Lead will be responsible for managing technical oversight, program design, and support including activities empowering citizens to actively engage and demand for accountability; mobilize and support citizen groups to demand accountability and challenge corruption; and support and resource anti-corruption actors. This position will work with stakeholders from NGOs, civil society, media, all levels of government and other donor funded programs.

Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Provides technical leadership in the design and implementation of citizen engagement in accountability and anti-corruption activities.
Oversee the strategic planning and execution of program initiatives and the development and implementation of innovative strategies designed to increase public engagement in accountability and anti-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 and synergy.
Works with the Finance & Manager, Accountability and Anti-Corruption team, and MEL & CLA Manager to develop a robust pipeline of potential applicants for grants and supports monitoring of grant implementation.
Ensure equitable benefits and representation across diverse groups, including women, marginalized communities, and persons with disabilities across grants, activities, and program design.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, Master’s degree and 6 years of experience with a degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in a leadership role managing governance, accountability, or anti-corruption programs in an international development context.
Demonstrated success in designing and implementing complex programs, particularly those related to citizen engagement for accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption.
Strong expertise in stakeholder management and engagement at all levels of government and with civil society organizations.
Proven ability to lead and coordinate with diverse teams in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Proven writing and reporting experience.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, capable of articulating complex issues clearly and persuasively to varied audiences verbally and in writing.
Fluent in English.

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