Job Title: Program Officer
Organisation: Uganda Cancer Society (UCS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director (ED)
About US:
Uganda Cancer Society primarily coordinates civil society efforts for a systematic contribution towards effective cancer control in Uganda through fostering collaborative advocacy, awareness creation, capacity building, research and patient support.
Job Summary: The Program Officer will conceptualize, plan and implement the UCS’s programs. In collaboration with the Executive Director, s/he assumes the responsibility for UCS representation, donor liaison, communications with stakeholders, facilitating the work of UCS through partner organizations and UCS program development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and build relationships with Government, Civil Society and other relevant stakeholders that are critical to Cancer Control
- Represent the organization at relevant networks, workshops, seminars and policy events
- Develop ideas and projects for formal collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Identify and track emerging opportunities through the UCS Resource Mobilization strategy and Strategic Plan
- Coordinate lesson learning from monitoring and evaluation of the Organization’s programme Portfolio and support sharing of best practice.
- Coordinate overall programme portfolio to ensure key performance indicators are met and programme impact is in line with Strategic Plan
- Maintaining a strong brand for the UCS, including impactful and fit for- publications purpose, web site and social media information.
- Coordinating media and public affairs activities to promote the legal and policy positions of UCS
- Managing the publication and promotion of UCS materials, including design and printing
- Ensuring that the UCS communication outputs are of a high standard, respond to the needs of the target audience, and are delivered within agreed budget and timelines.
- Managing relations with UCS Members.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of UCS Programs. m. Lead the implementation of UCS Advocacy Strategy.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a BA/BSc degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Development studies or other relevant disciplines
- Two to three years of experience in Program development and implementation
- Experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering on objectives
- A strong background in monitoring and evaluation
- Experience of developing and implementing media and advocacy campaigns
- Knowledge and understanding of human rights, in particular vulnerable persons
- Knowledge of the environment in which non-governmental organizations operate
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and within a small dynamic team
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Ability to manage a complex workload and meet tight deadlines
- Standard office ICT skills, including social media management
- An interest in learning new skills and sharing them with others
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should send their updated resumes and application letters to [email protected] addressed to: The Executive Director and the subject line should be for the position applied for.
NB: Any applications sent after the deadline will not be considered. Ladies are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 18th February 2023 by 5:oopm
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