Job Vacancy: Advocacy & Information Coordinator
About this Job:
CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance. CARE is also solidly focused on supporting global women’s empowerment and women are at the heart of our programmes in Uganda. Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
CARE seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions:
Advocacy & Information Coordinator to be based in the Sub office in Gulu.
The Role:
Reporting to the Country Office Advocacy manager, the Advocacy & information Coordinator will be working as part of the Northern Uganda Women Empowerment Program (NUWEP). S/he will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of all NUWEP advocacy related activities taking place at grass root level and linking the advocacy issues to national level. This includes data collection and analysis of data related to SGBV identification of advocacy issues in the community with focus on SGBV, Livelihoods, psychosocial support, gender, peace building and conflict resolution, water & sanitation and capacity building in advocacy for district implementing partners and activists; creation of a forum for knowledge sharing and learning at community and district level.
Requirement:
Qualifications/ Requirements
Degree in development studies, law, social sciences or related field.
2-6 years experience in a similar position
Good knowledge of advocacy processes and tools including capacity building of others
Knowledge of government structures and policies at local national and international level
Proven experience in initiating and nurturing partnerships and coalitions at local & national level
Strong documentation and analytical skills
Very good Computer Skills particularly in Word-processing, Spreadsheet software and presentation media.
Strong facilitation and team work skills.
How to apply:
To apply:This position is open to qualified Ugandan Citizens only. If you meet the above profile requirements and are interested in an opportunity to further your career with one of the top-10 INGO’s in the world and contribute to making sustainable improvements in the lives of poor Ugandans, act NOW! Send your application by the following means before 5pm on Friday March 9, 2012:
a) By email to recruit@co.care.org:
b) Deliver by hand to the CARE Office at Plot 17, MacKinnon Road, Nakasero, Kampala.
You application must include a typed cover letter explaining how you meet the profile requirement for this job; a copy of your current CV that has your day time contact phone number and email address. The CV must also contain the names, telephone numbers, email addresses and job titles/professions of three professional/work related referees. Please note that interviews will be scheduled for March and contacted candidates should be readily available.
We thank and apologise in advance that due to the large numbers of applications received, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please mark clear in the email subject or envelope the position applied for.
About this Job:
CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance. CARE is also solidly focused on supporting global women’s empowerment and women are at the heart of our programmes in Uganda. Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
CARE seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions:
Advocacy & Information Coordinator to be based in the Sub office in Gulu.
The Role:
Reporting to the Country Office Advocacy manager, the Advocacy & information Coordinator will be working as part of the Northern Uganda Women Empowerment Program (NUWEP). S/he will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of all NUWEP advocacy related activities taking place at grass root level and linking the advocacy issues to national level. This includes data collection and analysis of data related to SGBV identification of advocacy issues in the community with focus on SGBV, Livelihoods, psychosocial support, gender, peace building and conflict resolution, water & sanitation and capacity building in advocacy for district implementing partners and activists; creation of a forum for knowledge sharing and learning at community and district level.
Requirement:
Qualifications/ Requirements
Degree in development studies, law, social sciences or related field.
2-6 years experience in a similar position
Good knowledge of advocacy processes and tools including capacity building of others
Knowledge of government structures and policies at local national and international level
Proven experience in initiating and nurturing partnerships and coalitions at local & national level
Strong documentation and analytical skills
Very good Computer Skills particularly in Word-processing, Spreadsheet software and presentation media.
Strong facilitation and team work skills.
How to apply:
To apply:This position is open to qualified Ugandan Citizens only. If you meet the above profile requirements and are interested in an opportunity to further your career with one of the top-10 INGO’s in the world and contribute to making sustainable improvements in the lives of poor Ugandans, act NOW! Send your application by the following means before 5pm on Friday March 9, 2012:
a) By email to recruit@co.care.org:
b) Deliver by hand to the CARE Office at Plot 17, MacKinnon Road, Nakasero, Kampala.
You application must include a typed cover letter explaining how you meet the profile requirement for this job; a copy of your current CV that has your day time contact phone number and email address. The CV must also contain the names, telephone numbers, email addresses and job titles/professions of three professional/work related referees. Please note that interviews will be scheduled for March and contacted candidates should be readily available.
We thank and apologise in advance that due to the large numbers of applications received, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please mark clear in the email subject or envelope the position applied for.
