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Job Title:  Project Officer (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)

Duty Station: Kyaka II – Kyegegwa District, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Advocacy Department

About the Company:

Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET) is a registered, non-for profit, social Justice and law organization that champions human rights, and gender equality work in the context of HIV/AIDS and Health.

Job Summary:   UGANET is now seeking to recruit vibrant, competent and committed individuals to fill vacant positions for Project Officers in Kyegegwa District. UGANET is looking for gender equality advocates with proven gender advocacy experiences, empowerment skills to realize enhanced gender equality and women empowerment among refugees and host communities in relation to agriculture, climate change adaptation and sustainable management of the environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be the UGANET program lead and representative in the district, nurture and build relationships with community structures and leaders to understand the need to collaboratively work with other actors to achieve gender equality and women empowerment among refugees and host communities in relation to agriculture, climate change adaptation and sustainable management of the environment.
• Champion women and girl rights advocacy in the District, coordinate and work along women grass root mobilisation for gender equality and women empowerment among refugees and host communities.
• Lead the mobilization of and sustainably work with community activists, community leaders and other grass roots to address negative gender norms, attitudes and harmful practices in the district.
• Lead the coordination of all community mobilization activities such as monthly meetings, radio programs, raising awareness and community sensitizations in collaboration with community activists and effectively reach target groups with UGANET Gender Advocacy messaging.
• Network and coordinate with the District Local Government and other officials to take part and champion gender equality and women empowerment programs within district local government programming.
• Work with all partners, including community leadership, Consortium and other CSO Actors, the local Government institutions, the media, to build a strong referral network that empowers, responds and supports needs of vulnerable women and girls in the District.
• To prepare timely and accurate activity and progress reports on the work undertaken on UGANET’S behalf.
• To attend meetings and represent UGANET at other Fora as directed from time to time and prepare reports for the same.
• Track, record and document results of working with Community structures and maintain contact with local women and girl groups.
• Prepare success stories and material for the Website and other Public relational documents.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or other related field.
• At least 3(Three) years of Experience working in an NGO Setting. Knowledge about SASA! Together with the ability to pass it on to others will be an added advantage.
• Any additional Course or Certificate in gender and women studies will be an added advantage.
• A strong and self-driven person with ability to work with grass root communities and district leaders.
• Knowledgeable about the local ecosystems of the district, and can fluently speak the local languages.

How to Apply:

Candidates with the necessary qualifications, competences, skills and experience should submit an application letter, a current CV and copies of their certified academic/professional certificates. Applications should indicate their telephone contacts, email address and include three professional referees.

Applications should be addressed to;

Executive Director, UGANET

Plot 19, Valley Road Ministers’ Village

Ntinda -Kampala

Applications should be in either PDF or Word Documents and sent via email to applications@uganet.org

Deadline: 24th October 2024 at 5.00PM.

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