Project Name: USAID Food
and Nutrition Technical Assistance III Project (FANTA) Project
and Nutrition Technical Assistance III Project (FANTA) Project
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Officer – FANTA III Project
Officer – FANTA III Project
Job Ref: FHI 360 – KMO
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a leading global
development organization dedicated to improving lives around the world. Our
professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic
development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in
gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and technology giving
us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated
development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in
the U.S. and around the world.
development organization dedicated to improving lives around the world. Our
professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic
development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in
gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and technology giving
us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated
development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in
the U.S. and around the world.
About USAID FANTA Project:
The Food and Nutrition
Technical Assistance III Project (FANTA), managed by FHI 360 and funded by
USAID, is a 5-year cooperative agreement (2012-2017) that works to improve and
strengthen nutrition and food security policies, strategies, programs and
systems through technical support to the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) and its partners, including host country governments,
international organizations, and nongovernmental organization implementing
partners..
Technical Assistance III Project (FANTA), managed by FHI 360 and funded by
USAID, is a 5-year cooperative agreement (2012-2017) that works to improve and
strengthen nutrition and food security policies, strategies, programs and
systems through technical support to the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) and its partners, including host country governments,
international organizations, and nongovernmental organization implementing
partners..
Job Summary: The FHI 360
Knowledge Management Officer will be responsible for streamlining
communications efforts within the FANTA-Uganda team and developing and
strategically disseminating materials and documents about FANTA Uganda to an
external audience. The incumbent will work with the FANTA-Uganda Project
Manager and the FANTA Washington communication department to set clear KMO
vision and direction and priorities activities, execute work plans and lead the
production and dissemination of country
wide publications and promotional materials.
Knowledge Management Officer will be responsible for streamlining
communications efforts within the FANTA-Uganda team and developing and
strategically disseminating materials and documents about FANTA Uganda to an
external audience. The incumbent will work with the FANTA-Uganda Project
Manager and the FANTA Washington communication department to set clear KMO
vision and direction and priorities activities, execute work plans and lead the
production and dissemination of country
wide publications and promotional materials.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft
and provide editorial support to the development of articles, blogs,
reports, technical briefs, newsletters, and other publications. - Write
communications pieces (success stories, articles, etc.) and support
creation of project presentation - Research
and identify opportunities for the project to employ new media formats and
dissemination channels (podcasts, blogging, webcasts, etc.). - Actively
coordinate project regional and national KMO events.by working with key
stakeholders at national or regional level. - Support
in the development and production of deliverables including quarterly
reports, annual reports and other relevant deliverables - Actively
collaborate with technical staff in writing and editing marketing
materials, success stories, technical briefs, tools and reports - Work
closely with the FANTA country team to ensure that knowledge and
information is being shared in consistent and organized manner - Support
the documentation and dissemination of country results via newsletters,
success stories, quarterly reports or other reporting mechanism
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Six
or more years’ experience in communications, international relations,
public health or related fields - At
least three years of experience working with health and development
programs in the area of communications and/or knowledge management,
experience with nutrition related activities preferred and in the USAID
context - Proven
ability to develop, write, and edit technical content for both print
publications and the web. - Demonstrate
sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political,
contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas. - Excellent
organizational skill
Fluency in written and oral
English, excellent written and verbal English language skills - Experience
working with social media tools, such as Twitter, Face Book, google+,
Vimeo, and YouTube - Past
exposure and experience using Adobe Suite, Acrobat professional and 508
compliance requirements - Possess
the ability to work as a team member while also managing tasks
independently. - Familiarity
with on-line collaboration tools (e.g. GoToWebinar, Skype, Adobe Connect
etc) (preferred). - Good
knowledge and understanding of website design and design software such as
In-design and Adobe Photoshop (preferred)
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join
FHI 360’s USAID FANTA Project should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including
salary requirements to: : The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante
Close, P.O Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or by email to: [email protected]
FHI 360’s USAID FANTA Project should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including
salary requirements to: : The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante
Close, P.O Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or by email to: [email protected]
NB:
Please specify the Job Ref Number indicated alongside the position.
Please specify the Job Ref Number indicated alongside the position.
Deadline: Friday 3rd October 2014.
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