Job Title:
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Organisation: Strategic
Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA)
Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About SIHA:
The Strategic Initiative for
Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of civil society organisations
from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and
Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation advocates for social change and
gender equality in the Horn region and works specifically on protecting women’s
human rights, promoting women’s access to justice, supporting economic
empowerment and activating women’s political participation. SIHA’s
secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices
in Sudan and South Sudan.
Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of civil society organisations
from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and
Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation advocates for social change and
gender equality in the Horn region and works specifically on protecting women’s
human rights, promoting women’s access to justice, supporting economic
empowerment and activating women’s political participation. SIHA’s
secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices
in Sudan and South Sudan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement SIHA communication activities in
collaboration with the SIHA team and member organizations across the Horn
of Africa region. - Actively monitor and respond to news items
and trends in key SIHA priority countries, using current events and contextual
knowledge to shape policy statements, public statements, and other
communication activities. - Suggest and lead advocacy actions on
behalf of SIHA members and secretariat office. - Significantly contribute to the drafting
of a number of SIHA annual publications. - Edit, review and supervise the quality
assurance of all SIHA published work. - Manage and update SIHA website and Twitter
account. - Prepare and disseminate SIHA online
monthly newsletter. - Actively contribute to advocacy campaign
planning and activities. - Support in program and project work
implementation as required. - Maintain an up to date e-mail list and
contact details of all member organizations, associates, donors,
institutional partners, and other SIHA associates. - Regularly communicate to SIHA members and
support their advocacy efforts through field visits, meetings, and
e-mail/phone communications as required. - Work closely with SIHA teams across the
Horn region and establish communication with SIHA offices and area
coordinators.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidates should have three years of
work experience in human rights advocacy and communication. - The ideal applicant should hold a degree
or post graduate degree in social sciences and/or humanities is essential.
- Significant experience working in advocacy
in Horn of Africa countries in particular is an advantage. - The ideal candidate for this position
should have strong advocacy skills, good understanding of regional and
international human rights mechanisms, and should possess a genuine
interest and knowledge of the Horn of Africa socio-political context. - She or he should have proven English
writing abilities and strong editing and reviewing abilities. - The candidate for this position should be
able to observe current events and trends in the Horn of Africa regarding
the human rights and well-being of women and girls, and translate this
knowledge to advocacy initiatives and effective communication with SIHA
members and affiliates. - She / he should possess strong networking
skills, team work abilities, cross cultural sensitivity and ability to
interact effectively with women and men across the Horn of Africa. - The applicant should finally be highly
motivated, dynamic and be capable of taking initiative (‘self-starting’)
in developing effective communication strategies.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to send their updated C.Vs, contact details for three professional references,
and application/cover letter to [email protected] with the Subject
Line ‘Communications Officer – SIHA Regional Office.’ Pre-selected candidates will be contacted for
an interview in January.
to send their updated C.Vs, contact details for three professional references,
and application/cover letter to [email protected] with the Subject
Line ‘Communications Officer – SIHA Regional Office.’ Pre-selected candidates will be contacted for
an interview in January.
Deadline: 5th
January 2015
January 2015
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