Job
Title: Programme
Manager – Media for Social Change
Title: Programme
Manager – Media for Social Change
Organization: Refugee
Law Project (RLP)
Law Project (RLP)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Refugee Law
Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University.
Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host
communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. Refugee Law
Project’s work is currently structured in five thematic areas: Access to
Justice; Conflict, Transitional Justice & Governance (CTJ&G), Gender
& Sexuality; Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing; and Media for
Social Change.
Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University.
Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host
communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. Refugee Law
Project’s work is currently structured in five thematic areas: Access to
Justice; Conflict, Transitional Justice & Governance (CTJ&G), Gender
& Sexuality; Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing; and Media for
Social Change.
Job Summary: The Programme Manager Media for Social Change
(M4SC) is familiar with current and emerging thinking, policy, trends and
practice in the fields of media, communications and information technology and
how these can be used to create and promote social change; actively inputs into
the strategic direction of the programme; is in-charge of overseeing and
managing the daily activities and duties of the M4SC programme staff.
(M4SC) is familiar with current and emerging thinking, policy, trends and
practice in the fields of media, communications and information technology and
how these can be used to create and promote social change; actively inputs into
the strategic direction of the programme; is in-charge of overseeing and
managing the daily activities and duties of the M4SC programme staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategy
- Steer the Programme to achieving its set goal
- Oversee RLP’s advocacy activities through video, ICT, mainstream
media (TV, radio, print) and social media - Consult with other professionals in the fields of media,
communications and information technology, as appropriate, in the use of
media and technology to promote social change. - Liaise with other RLP thematic Programme and relevant stakeholders
on effective & efficient project and activity implementation
Leadership
- Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of
staff and resources in the Media for Social Change Programme. - Provide continuous supervision, training and development of
programme staff ensuring an effective and motivated team - Represent the Media for Social Change Programme on the RLP
Management Team
Research &
Advocacy
Advocacy
- Identify new technologies and media platforms to amplify voice of
voices migrants - Identify issues for advocacy and play a leadership role in policy
advocacy - Support the programme staff in conceptualizing research themes and
appropriate methodologies - Mentor junior staff in research and policy advocacy
Administrative
- Lead the programme staff in developing and implementing of quarterly
work plans (Programme and Individual) - Consolidate individual reports into monthly and quarterly reports
for the programme. - Ensure appropriate workload for programme staff
- Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development
of programme staff ensuring an effective and motivated team. - Work with the Monitoring Team to ensure that periodic programme
reviews are executed - Managing budgets allocated to the Programme
- Ensure that programme staff account for funds advanced to them for
activities. - Liaise with the HR unit in conducting performance appraisals and
ensure competency and training gaps are addressed. - Review all Media for Social Change related presentations to be made
by staff representing the organisation.
Relationship
Development
Development
- Participate or represent RLP in meetings with stakeholders, 5partners, clients, donors
Capacity building
- Participate in, lead, and/or coordinate training sessions and
workshops to enhance skills of staff and/or client groups and/or other
stakeholders (eg journalists, partners)
Fundraising
- Coordinate fundraising efforts for the programme through proposal
writing - Engage in fundraising efforts for the RLP as a whole by making input
to other thematic programme proposals as required - Ensure preparation of timely donor reports for projects implemented
by the M4SC programme
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Refugee Law Project (RLP) Programme
Manager – Media for Social Change job opportunity must hold a Master’s degree in
Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Information Technology (IT);
or equivalent professional work experience in the media, communication or
IT fields combined with university degree in a related field - At least five years’ experience working in either Communication,
Journalism, Public Relations, Information Technology (IT) fields - Demonstrated experience administering donor funded projects
- Demonstrated people management experience (especially in managing
teams)
Desirable
Competencies
Competencies
- Solidly reliable with strong attention to timeliness
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal
& written) - Possess a great attention to detail and be truly organized
- Strong sense of personal initiative and able to work independently
in a fast-paced office - An interest in international, refugee, social justice and
humanitarian issues - Knowledge of project management and work with a not-for-profit and
NGO - Good knowledge of techniques for planning and monitoring
- Able and willing to travel and work in remote areas in challenging
circumstance - Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and
people - Public speaking skills
- Facilitation/training skills
How to Apply:
All candidates who
wish to join the Refugee Law Project (RLP) in this capacity are encouraged to
send a motivation letter and curriculum vita in one file not exceeding 2MBs
electronically to: [email protected]
wish to join the Refugee Law Project (RLP) in this capacity are encouraged to
send a motivation letter and curriculum vita in one file not exceeding 2MBs
electronically to: [email protected]
NB: The
position applied for MUST be indicated in the subject line of the email. Copies
of certificates should not be attached, but will be requested for from
short-listed candidates only.
position applied for MUST be indicated in the subject line of the email. Copies
of certificates should not be attached, but will be requested for from
short-listed candidates only.
Deadline: 28th September 2018
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