Job Title :COMMUNICATIONS / ADVOCACY OFFICER
Job Description
OVERALL TASKS INCLUDE:
Strategy development: Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic communications and advocacy agenda for CCFU.
Project Management: Assume lead management role for the implementation of CCFU’s Cultural Heritage Project
Knowledge Management: Supervise the management and development of CCFU Resource Centre as a reference point for knowledge on “culture in development” and pluralism
Networking: Establish linkages and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in and outside Uganda to promote and preserve culture as vital for human development
Programme support: Participate in CCFU’s internal management mechanisms
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1 Strategy development
* Identify relevant issues for engagement on “culture in development” in light of revalent development trends and debates
* Develop, update, and implement CCFU’s communications strategy including document and disseminate knowledge generated from CCFU’s work to relevant audiences
* Participate in CCFU monitoring and evaluation meetings, internal reflections and retreats
2 Project Management
* Assume lead role for the day to day implementation of the “Enhancing Heritage Education in Uganda” project, including (review heritage resource kits for schools; support to heritage clubs and to community museums and management of heritage competition)
* Monitor and evaluate progress and budget
* Ensure donor requirements are met
3 Knowledge management
* Supervise the management, development and marketing of the CCFU Resource Centre
* Develop and implement plan on popular dissemination of pluralism knowledge outputs
* Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Resource Centre
4 Documentation and communication
* Develop documentation outputs into publicity and training materials – print (policy briefs, brochures, leaflets, posters, stickers, etc), and photography on aspects of ‘Culture in Development’ as defined by the Foundation
* Coordinate the dissemination of knowledge generated by CCFU through the media, CCFU Support Group, Resource Centre and other relevant avenues
* Supervise and contribute to regular updates of the CCFU website
* Identify and utilize appropriate electronic media communication tools to disseminate knowledge generated by the Foundation
5 Networking and publicity
* Effectively represent and participate in discussions and public fora related to ‘Culture in Development’, Cultural Heritage and Pluralism
* Identify and establish linkages with potential partners in promoting our core programme areas in and outside Uganda
* Work with the media to ensure effective communication of CCFU’s documentation outputs
6 Programme support
* Liaise with CCFU management and participate in fundraising for the Foundation’s communications /advocacy agenda
* Participate in CCFU planning and budget monitoring meetings, staff meetings, retreats
II PROFILE OF COMMUNICATIONS ADVOCACY OFFICER
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Interested in heritage/ cultural issues, and social change
• Team player with good leadership and negotiation skills
• A learner and willing to multi-task
• Pleasant and dynamic personality
• Methodical – giving attention to detail
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Masters in Social Policy /Mass Communications /Development Journalism or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• A track record of having made a difference through advocacy campaign
• Proficient in written and verbal English
• Proficient in using ICT and social media
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted by hand, post or email to;
The executive Director
The Cross-cultural Foundation of Uganda
P.O. Box 25517,
Kampala, Uganda
email:ccfu@crossculturalfoundation.or.ug
The deadline for submission of applications is 15th February 2012.
Job Description
OVERALL TASKS INCLUDE:
Strategy development: Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic communications and advocacy agenda for CCFU.
Project Management: Assume lead management role for the implementation of CCFU’s Cultural Heritage Project
Knowledge Management: Supervise the management and development of CCFU Resource Centre as a reference point for knowledge on “culture in development” and pluralism
Networking: Establish linkages and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in and outside Uganda to promote and preserve culture as vital for human development
Programme support: Participate in CCFU’s internal management mechanisms
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1 Strategy development
* Identify relevant issues for engagement on “culture in development” in light of revalent development trends and debates
* Develop, update, and implement CCFU’s communications strategy including document and disseminate knowledge generated from CCFU’s work to relevant audiences
* Participate in CCFU monitoring and evaluation meetings, internal reflections and retreats
2 Project Management
* Assume lead role for the day to day implementation of the “Enhancing Heritage Education in Uganda” project, including (review heritage resource kits for schools; support to heritage clubs and to community museums and management of heritage competition)
* Monitor and evaluate progress and budget
* Ensure donor requirements are met
3 Knowledge management
* Supervise the management, development and marketing of the CCFU Resource Centre
* Develop and implement plan on popular dissemination of pluralism knowledge outputs
* Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Resource Centre
4 Documentation and communication
* Develop documentation outputs into publicity and training materials – print (policy briefs, brochures, leaflets, posters, stickers, etc), and photography on aspects of ‘Culture in Development’ as defined by the Foundation
* Coordinate the dissemination of knowledge generated by CCFU through the media, CCFU Support Group, Resource Centre and other relevant avenues
* Supervise and contribute to regular updates of the CCFU website
* Identify and utilize appropriate electronic media communication tools to disseminate knowledge generated by the Foundation
5 Networking and publicity
* Effectively represent and participate in discussions and public fora related to ‘Culture in Development’, Cultural Heritage and Pluralism
* Identify and establish linkages with potential partners in promoting our core programme areas in and outside Uganda
* Work with the media to ensure effective communication of CCFU’s documentation outputs
6 Programme support
* Liaise with CCFU management and participate in fundraising for the Foundation’s communications /advocacy agenda
* Participate in CCFU planning and budget monitoring meetings, staff meetings, retreats
II PROFILE OF COMMUNICATIONS ADVOCACY OFFICER
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Interested in heritage/ cultural issues, and social change
• Team player with good leadership and negotiation skills
• A learner and willing to multi-task
• Pleasant and dynamic personality
• Methodical – giving attention to detail
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Masters in Social Policy /Mass Communications /Development Journalism or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• A track record of having made a difference through advocacy campaign
• Proficient in written and verbal English
• Proficient in using ICT and social media
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted by hand, post or email to;
The executive Director
The Cross-cultural Foundation of Uganda
P.O. Box 25517,
Kampala, Uganda
email:ccfu@crossculturalfoundation.or.ug
The deadline for submission of applications is 15th February 2012.
