Local Activism Program Officer – Kampala – Center for Domestic Violence Prevention

About Us:
CEDOVIP is a local NGO that works to prevent violence against women in Uganda. We work with women, men, government institutions, policy makers, civil society and the media.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Design and implement all Local Activism activities
· Develop positive relationships with the community activists, leaders and community groups
· Select a team of men and women to work as community activists against VAWG
· Train, support and supervise community activists
· Organize seminars and give support to opinion leaders in the community
· Work closely with district/sub county local government officials, local and opinion leaders in the community to create supportive environment for women and girls not to experience violence in homes and in the public spaces
· Organize and manage public events such as, sports, vigils and celebrations at the community level to denounce VAWG

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a first degree in a relevant field
· A minimum of three years’ NGO experience, preferably in human rights programming
· Previous work experience in Local Activism is required
· Demonstrate commitment and passion for promoting human rights and working on violence prevention
· Self-motivated and displays initiative
· Knowledge and awareness of gender, human rights, violence against women issues
· Experience in/familiarity with CEDOVIP methodologies a plus.
· Excellent computer skills.
· Fluent in community language(s) (Ngakaramajong for Moroto and or, Kupsabiny for Kween) and English
· Computer literacy skills

How to Apply:
All applicants should send their cover letters, updated CVs and a one-page writing sample that describes: for the program manager position-how you would foster and sustain a positive and results-oriented work environment; and for the local activism positions- a thoughtful cover letter, CV and a one page writing sample that describes: how you would work to engage both men and women to prevent VAWG in Uganda, to Center for Domestic Violence Prevention.

Note: Do not send copies of transcripts/certificates.

All applications should be sent to:

CEDOVIP, Plot 16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 6770, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 18th November 2017

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