Job Title: Community Empowerment Officer
Organisation: PATH
Project: United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) Advocacy for Better Health
(USAID) Advocacy for Better Health
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Tracking Code: 6103
About PATH:
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative
innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and
children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs,
diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our
entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion
for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation
to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle
their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that
disrupt the cycle of poor health. Learn more at www.path.org.
innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and
children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs,
diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our
entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion
for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation
to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle
their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that
disrupt the cycle of poor health. Learn more at www.path.org.
About USAID Project:
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has
funded Advocacy for Better Health program in Uganda. The goal of this program
is to contribute to improvements in the quality, availability and accessibility
of health services by increasing citizens’ knowledge and voice, increasing
community participation in health service delivery planning and improvements;
and fostering cooperation among civil society actors on issues of common
benefit in order to strengthen the sector over the long term. The key program
objectives are to: Ensure that communities in selected districts can identify
and articulate their needs and demand quality services; Ensure that the Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs) develop effective advocacy initiatives, and are
able to represent the communities’ demands for better quality services; to
build the technical and operational capacity of the CSOs to qualify them as
potential direct recipients of future USAID funding.
funded Advocacy for Better Health program in Uganda. The goal of this program
is to contribute to improvements in the quality, availability and accessibility
of health services by increasing citizens’ knowledge and voice, increasing
community participation in health service delivery planning and improvements;
and fostering cooperation among civil society actors on issues of common
benefit in order to strengthen the sector over the long term. The key program
objectives are to: Ensure that communities in selected districts can identify
and articulate their needs and demand quality services; Ensure that the Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs) develop effective advocacy initiatives, and are
able to represent the communities’ demands for better quality services; to
build the technical and operational capacity of the CSOs to qualify them as
potential direct recipients of future USAID funding.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Steer the development of a comprehensive
communication strategy for the project - Guide and provide technical assistance to
other project staff, CSO partners/umbrella organizations, and community
groups on the development and implementation of effective community
mobilization and engagement strategies and approaches under the
communication strategy - Train other project staff, CSO partners/umbrella
organizations, and community groups on community engagement/mobilization
strategies/approaches and facilitation of community action plans and
community-led advocacy - In collaboration with other project staff,
CSO partners / umbrella organizations, and communication groups, conduct
assessment of motivations for community advocacy involvement - In collaboration with other project staff,
CSO partners / umbrella organizations, and community groups, conduct
community assessments of health and social service challenges, needs, and
priorities of community groups - Significantly contribute to the
development of communication materials and community engagement/citizen
advocacy tools, curriculums, and trainings for CSO partners and community
groups - Work closely with other project staff to
develop strategies and approaches to engage and link mobilized community
members, leaders, and groups with broader CSO advocacy initiatives - Steer the development of a comprehensive
communication strategy for the project - In collaboration with other project staff,
liaise with national and district officials, partner CSOs/umbrella
organizations, implementing partners, and community groups to identify and
strengthen platforms for meaningful engagement of community members and
CSO representatives in decision-making and policy processes - Represent the project at the district,
regional, and national levels to elevate project goals and contribute to
dialogue on the importance of advocacy, accountability, and good
governance for health and development - Build and maintain relationships with
national and sub-national governments, development partners, health
professionals and professional associations, consultants, and CSOs;
convene relevant stakeholders and champions when necessary - Contribute to the development of project
work plans and collection of monitoring and evaluation data for reporting
on outcomes and activities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the aforementioned
USAID Project vacancy should possess a Master’s or other advanced degree
in public health, social sciences, international development, or related
field - At least seven to ten years’ professional
experience coordinating and managing a wide variety of behavior change,
community and health projects in Uganda - Past exposure and experience developing
social and behavior change communication strategies. - Significant experience in developing and
implementing behavior change programming at the community level - Demonstrated success in engaging and
mobilizing communities related to health and development in Uganda - Proven ability to create and maintain
effective working relationships with government personnel, NGO partners,
international organizations, and community groups - Proven experience in capacity
strengthening and advisory work - Extensive knowledge and understanding of
the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Uganda - Proven ability to communicate (orally and
in writing) complex issues in a concise, compelling, and easily understandable
manner - Computer literacy skills i.e. Expert proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Outlook - Possess the ability to travel up to 25% of
the time
How to Apply:
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in Uganda to be
considered and confirm this in their cover letter. Application materials
must be submitted in English. Please submit a cover letter with your resume
describing your interest in this position and how you meet the
requirements. All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link
below for details on How to Apply and fill their profiles to express interest
in the vacancy
considered and confirm this in their cover letter. Application materials
must be submitted in English. Please submit a cover letter with your resume
describing your interest in this position and how you meet the
requirements. All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link
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