About US:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will be tasked to develop and implement the day to day Communication aspects of the of the Advance Family Planning (AFP) Project, for the purpose of communicating and supporting the different AFP advocacy initiatives, and other related organizational deliverables.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of developing and rolling out the communication plan for the project, and disseminate tailored communication messages through different channels
· Build a virtual collaborative forum for exchanging strategic advocacy and Information Education and Communication (IEC) resources within and between countries
· Work closely with the Advocacy Manager to document and share lessons learned regarding the AFP project and exchange effective practice nationally and internationally
· Conduct education-entertainment sessions that help empower communities and facilitate their ability to hold different policy makers accountable
· Actively facilitate interface between decision-makers and the community through micro- consultative forums
· Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The incumbent should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in communication or journalism from an accredited university or college
· A minimum of three years of appropriate NGO experience in designing and implementing Health-related IEC/BCC programmes.
· Applicants with additional training in Advocacy, Behavioral Change Communication (BCC), or IEC will have an added advantage.
· Detailed knowledge and skills in audience analysis, segmentation and communication of Reproductive Health messages.
· Skills in documenting information and packaging it for wider sharing.
· Past experience in working with the media and other stakeholders.
· Proven ability to work effectively with minimum supervision, and ability to coach, guide, and build task oriented teams.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to either post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of three referees (including day time telephone numbers) to: The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746 Kampala Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum) or submit electronically via email to: rhu@rhu.or.ug and copy to hr@rhu.or.ug
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Female applicants are encouraged to apply
Deadline: 2nd June, 2015.