Job Title: Community Engagement Officer
Organisation: FHI
360
360
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Community Engagement Officer provides
technical support and guidance to staff and partners in the region and in
country offices. Implements and monitors technical strengthening initiatives.
Develops adoption and/or training strategy, designs and conducts training or
adoption activities for a specific technical area. Creates scientific and
technical material in area of expertise. Assists and gives guidance with
development of proposals. Works with communities and partners to maximize local
capacity. Evaluates programmatic effectiveness and provides technical
assessment reports.
technical support and guidance to staff and partners in the region and in
country offices. Implements and monitors technical strengthening initiatives.
Develops adoption and/or training strategy, designs and conducts training or
adoption activities for a specific technical area. Creates scientific and
technical material in area of expertise. Assists and gives guidance with
development of proposals. Works with communities and partners to maximize local
capacity. Evaluates programmatic effectiveness and provides technical
assessment reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offers technical support in the
development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and
intervention for research projects. - Works closely with assigned team to
ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating
procedures (SOP’s). - Writes and edits technical reports and
documents. - Assists with publications, web pages,
and presentations.’ - Conducts searches of published
literature on evolving issues in assigned technical area. - Monitors and maintains protocols,
instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports. - Responds to requests and inquiries from
internal and external staff. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Community
Engagement Officer job must hold must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or its
International Equivalent in Economics, Education, Environment, Health,
Human Development, Information Science, International Development, Social
Sciences or Related Field. - At least two to five years of managing
data collection and technical assistance experience. - Proficiency with database management
software and on-line search tools required. - Has sensitivity to cultural diversity
and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in
assigned areas. - Articulate and professional and able to
communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff. - Must be able to read, write, and speak
fluent English. - Prior work experience in a
non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private
company. - Working knowledge of concepts, practices
and procedures with providing technical support for research studies. - Excellent oral and written communication
skills. - Excellent organizational and analytical
skills. - Demonstrated proficiency with using
Microsoft Office Suite required. - Ability to analyze and interpret data,
identify errors and prepare reports. - Ability to problem solve and implements
corrective action as needed.
Problem Solving
& Impact:
& Impact:
- Works on problems of moderate scope that
require analysis or interpretation of various factors. - Exercises judgment within defined
procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. - Builds rapport with internal and
external staff. - Decision may affect a work unit or area
within a department.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.
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