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-Media- Multi- Channel project called Make Happiness Not Violence as part of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Programme, and EU-UN 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 seeks to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandan to fill-in the position below:

Position: Project Assistants
Reports to: Technical Officer (7 positions)
Commitment: Full time
Location/ Duty station: Various districts

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Health, Social Sciences, Population Studies or related field. Must have at least 2 years’ experience implementing social and behavior change (SBC) interventions. Demonstrate knowledgeable practice of working with districts, non-governmental and community-based organizations as well as government departments. Experience working at the community level to implement SBC interventions. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team player. Demonstrate good interpersonal communication, presentation and writing skills. Computer skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. The Project Assistant will participate in documentation of success stories and preparation of program reports as necessary. She/He will report to the technical Officer.
(Note: Ability to speak and understand one of the local languages spoken in the districts of focus will be an added advantage for Project Assistant position.).