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GARD recently signed an MoU to implement a UNDP/KOICA Building Resilience in Conflict affected and Fragile Communities of Karamoja (BRICK) project in Kotido district. The BRICK Project is jointly funded by UNDP and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for the period 2024 to 2026. The project is a joint (consortium) initiative between UNDP/KOICA, GARD WSF, Riamriam, VEDCO and Better World with the aim of addressing main conflict drivers, which include but not limited to; competition over natural resources; the mass influx of refugees; inadequate transitional justice processes; and flawed electoral processes, leading to a more peaceful, secure, and resilient communities in Karamoja. The project is being implemented in 3 District and 6 Sub-counties of Kaabong: (Loyoro, Timu); Kotido (Nakapelimoru, Rengen); Moroto (Nadunget, Rupa). The overall project goal is to enhance the socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable households and the peaceful co-existence of communities through resilient and gender responsive livelihoods in three districts of the Karamoja sub-region.

Project Officer - Governance & Peace Building (Re-advertised)

Reporting to the Head of Programs/Executive Director, the Officer will be responsible for project planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The Governance & Peace Building Officer will be based at GARD Head offices in Kotido, where the project, is currently being implemented and will work closely, with the Livelihoods and Food Security Officer, Project Assistants, and community action groups, especially in the provision of technical capacity building in key drivers of conflict that the project is addressing. The Officer will collaborate with stakeholders, including partners and government agencies, to ensure the success and sustainability of the project. S/he will provide overall leadership and project implementation and as well support programs in the Food security and livelihood area of the organization.

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