Program Officer Jobs – Uganda Cancer Society (UCS)

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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 resources@ugandacancersociety.org 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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