Job Title: Advocacy
Officer
Officer
Organisation: Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Mass Media
Manager
Manager
About STF:
Straight Talk Foundation is an indigenous health communications NGO
operating nationally in Uganda through the provision of quality behaviour
change programs. Straight Talk Foundation (STF) is a Ugandan health
communication NGO registered in 1997.
operating nationally in Uganda through the provision of quality behaviour
change programs. Straight Talk Foundation (STF) is a Ugandan health
communication NGO registered in 1997.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the principal communications and
advocacy liaison to government, private sector, NGOs, etc. - Steers media outreach; press briefings,
and interviews; responds to media inquiries. - Coordinates production of a range of
information products in support of the STF operations. - Offer professional advice and expertise to
STF management on advocacy and outreach issues - Drafts communications and advocacy
materials for STF including newsletters, reports, and website updates. - Builds information networks; plan and
oversee maintenance of publicly accessible information materials on STF
programs and interventions. - Coordinates and direct public information
to staff. - Technically supports writing and editing
of print materials.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Journalism or Mass Communication - At least four years’ experience in
communications and advocacy related work - Possess the ability to manage complex
tasks, prioritize, multi-task - Excellent written and oral communication
skills - Detailed knowledge of social media will be
an added advantage - Possess the ability to take initiative and
work independently
How to Apply:
All applications should be sent via e-mail to: [email protected]. Please
include a cover letter and an updated CV with three professional referees. The
subject of the E-mail should clearly indicate the position title.
include a cover letter and an updated CV with three professional referees. The
subject of the E-mail should clearly indicate the position title.
Deadline: 26th May, 2014
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