Job Title: Communication and Advocacy Coordinator
Organisation: Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Advocacy and Communications Manager
About US:
Reproductive
Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood
Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact
and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information
and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific
advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood
Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact
and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information
and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific
advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Job Summary: The Communication and Advocacy Coordinator will
initiate/review and implement Communication and Advocacy strategies and
activities that enhance RHU institutional visibility, image and increased
access reproductive health & rights services
initiate/review and implement Communication and Advocacy strategies and
activities that enhance RHU institutional visibility, image and increased
access reproductive health & rights services
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement communication
strategies that enhance utilization of sexual and reproductive health
& rights services, and portrays a positive image of the organization. - Raise staff, government & SRHR
organizations awareness on sexual reproductive health and reproductive
rights issues for purposes of according them priority in planning and
resource allocation. - Offer technical support to officers and staff
to document, report, and share RHU and partner best practices: writing and
editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual
reports; preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures,
handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and
multimedia programmes; - Carry out operations research regarding
Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights issues - Keenly monitor and evaluate the
implementation of RHU Advocacy and IEC strategies and related activities. - Document and
share information regarding RHU
activities and salient events in the print and electronic media - Perform any other professional duties as may
be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold a
Master’s degree in communication studies, literature in English or
linguistics, or Journalism, individuals with previous media experience
will have an added advantage. - Additional training in Advocacy, Behavioral
Change Communication (BCC), or Information Education and Communication
(IEC). - At least five (5) years working experience,
three (3) of which must have been served at Senior Management level,
preferably in a reputable Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Proof of
work related results achieved - Familiarity with communication and advocacy
of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights - Skills in creative writing, documenting and
disseminating SRHR information, audience analysis and segmentation. - The applicant must be an extrovert with
ability to influence, lobby and communicate timely. Excellent report
writing, facilitation and mentoring skills
How to Apply:
All
candidates are encouraged to either post or hand-deliver a letter of
application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed
Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses
(e-mail) of three referees (including day time telephone numbers) to: The
Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746 Kampala Or
hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite
Uganda Museum)
candidates are encouraged to either post or hand-deliver a letter of
application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed
Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses
(e-mail) of three referees (including day time telephone numbers) to: The
Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746 Kampala Or
hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite
Uganda Museum)
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Female
applicants are encouraged to apply
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Female
applicants are encouraged to apply
Deadline: 15th April 2016
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