Duty
Station: Kampala with
periodic travel upcountry
Station: Kampala with
periodic travel upcountry
Reports
to: Head of Programmes SENIOR HR / ADMINISTRATION
OFFICER – NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
to: Head of Programmes SENIOR HR / ADMINISTRATION
OFFICER – NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
About
ANPPCAN:
ANPPCAN:
The African Network for the Prevention
and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a
national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights
of children with particular focus on preventing and redressing violations of
children’s rights.
and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a
national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights
of children with particular focus on preventing and redressing violations of
children’s rights.
Job
Summary: The job holder will be responsible for
initiating and executing appropriate research and information activities to
support ANPPCAN’s advocacy work. Responsible for ensuring ANPPCAN’s effective
engagement within the legislative and policy arena so engender positive legal
and policy outcomes for the promotion of the rights of children in Uganda.
Summary: The job holder will be responsible for
initiating and executing appropriate research and information activities to
support ANPPCAN’s advocacy work. Responsible for ensuring ANPPCAN’s effective
engagement within the legislative and policy arena so engender positive legal
and policy outcomes for the promotion of the rights of children in Uganda.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- To identify
and plan for the research, advocacy and information needs for the
organization. - To undertake
research and mobilize and analyze appropriate information for enhancing
the awareness and advocacy role for the organization. - To regularly
disseminate relevant information through the media, the ANPPCAN resource
centre and other relevant for a so as to enhance respect and promotion of
children’s rights. - To maintain
effective links with and build the capacity of the media in ensuring
effective coverage and advocacy for the rights of children. - To initiate
and engage with legislative and policy processes and spearhead /
effectively participate in alliances that are necessary for engendering
appropriate laws and policies for the protection of the rights of children
in Uganda. - Ensure
efficient, effective and timely implementation of research information and
advocacy activities as per the work-plans. - Work with the
head of programs to respond and address donor requirements of projects of
the department - Ensure the
visibility of ANPPCAN and her work at all levels. - To participate
in the mobilization of resources for the programmes of the organization
through the development of relevant proposals and undertaking any other
relevant resource mobilization activities. - Discharge
management functions as may be delegated
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of a
Degree in Political Science, Sociology, Mass Communication, Social
Development and/or a relevant subject from a recognized institution. Post
graduate qualifications in finance management, human rights, project
planning and management an added advantage. - At least 4
years experience working in the area of research, advocacy, communications
and public relations of which 2 years are in a management/supervisory
role. - Experience in
the conception, design and management of advocacy strategies and
initiatives - Previous
experience of working in a media house. - Excellent
proven interpersonal and communication skills and strong research,
information management and networking skills. - Excellent
analytical, evaluation and report writing skills. - Solid
experience with various classic and modern communication channels from
print over electronic to social media. - Hands on
experience in proposal writing, budgeting and budget management. - Good
interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. - Ability to
work as part of team and provide leadership, supervision and support to
colleagues. - A high level
of computer proficiency
Age limit: 27-40 years
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All Interested job applicants should fill
in and submit a Vacancy Application Form which is available on the website http://www.anppcanug.org/wp-content/uploads/vacancies/ANPPCAN_vacancy_application_form.doc
and send their applications via E-mail address – recruitment@anppcanug.org
.
in and submit a Vacancy Application Form which is available on the website http://www.anppcanug.org/wp-content/uploads/vacancies/ANPPCAN_vacancy_application_form.doc
and send their applications via E-mail address – recruitment@anppcanug.org
.
Deadline:
Monday 20th May, 2013 5pm
Monday 20th May, 2013 5pm
NB:
While we thank all applicants for your
interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of
lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of
lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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