Deputy Chief of Party - RTI International Jobs in Uganda

Job title: Deputy Chief of Party
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to
governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Will support the Chief of Party and manage all administrative and reporting activities for the project.
• He/She will ensure that required reports and documentation are produced according to USAD’s guidelines
• Candidate should possess strong management , administrative and writing skills

Qualifications and skills
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree ,
• Masters degree preferred, in public administration policy , finance , planning or governance or an advanced degree in a related field .

How to apply:

Successful candidates in these fields will demonstrate at least 6-10 years of experience in one or more areas of functional expertise including work on prior government –capacity building programs , specific to South Sudan.
Successful candidates will also have extensive hands-on experience working within their field at the district and/or sub-county level of government , with a variety of stakeholders , including technical staff, elected councilors and NGOs.
To apply ; qualified candidates should submit curriculum vitae via SouthSudanGov@rti.org.
Closing date: May 20, 2013 - 5pm