Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group

1. Background

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) is a coalition formed in 2004 to bring together CSOs at national and district levels to influence government decisions on resource mobilization and utilization for equitable and sustainable development. CSBAG was created out of a desire to collectively influence government and effectively participate in setting national budget priorities.

CSBAG with support from OXFAM-DANIDA under a project titled “humanitarian, development and peace initiative for crisis affected population in Uganda” in the West Nile region which requires a field officer in Terego District. Therefore, CSBAG seeks to recruit a Field Officer that will be based in the district. He/she will provide support to the organization’s field related advocacy activities.

2. Minimum Requirements

• Possess a Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in Development Studies or similar study areas.
• A minimum of at least 2 years experience working in community-based advocacy programs
• Community training and mobilization experience would be an added advantage
• Possess exceptional interpersonal skills, including relationship building, presentation skills, and partnership development between CSOs and Government
• Fluency in English and the local language (A must)
• Good computer skills in Windows Operating system, knowledge of internet communications and Microsoft Office applications
• A recommendation letter from LC I Chairperson
• Must be a resident within the district of Terego District
• Must have skills and experience in riding a motor-cycle.

3. Contract

• The contract is one year with possibility of extension according to candidate’s performance
• Salary expectation: Ugx 1,000,000 per month

4. How to apply (pay attention to the instructions to avoid disqualification)

Interested candidates/applicants should submit their application letter, updated CVs, academic references and LC letter in one PDF document to the Executive Director: Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), email: hr@csbag.org  P.O. Box 660, Ntinda Kampala, Uganda, Plot 11 Vubya Close Ntinda-stretcher road by 5:00 pm on Friday, 17^th February 2023.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY