Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental organization that provides Development Communication services aimed at influencing positive behaviors for the social development of men, women and children. CDFU with support from UN Women, the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, and the Government of Sweden is implementing a 4-year Multi-MediaMulti-Channel project called Make Happiness Not Violence Campaign as part of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Programme, and EUUN Spotlight Initiative to end Violence Against Women and Girls. The campaign aims to promote favorable social norms, attitudes and behaviors at community and individual levels to prevent violence and improve SRHR in Uganda. The campaign is implemented in 22 districts in subregions of Karamoja, Teso, Acholi, West Nile, Western and Kampala.
CDFU is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandan to fill in the position below:
Position: Media and Communications Officer
Reports to: Project Coordinator, Make Happiness Not Violence Campaign
Commitment: Full time
Location/ Duty station: Kampala CDFU office

Qualifications, skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Media and Communications officer position should hold a Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, ICT or the equivalent. Display in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how each platform can be deployed in different scenario. Proven ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and video format. Good team player with the confidence to take the lead and guide other employees when necessary content development, creation and editing and online reputation management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and excellent interpersonal communication skills and positive attitude. Excellent writing skills, preferably with experience in writing feature articles.