Duties & Responsibilities:
This position is full-time and requires regular presence at the SIHA Regional office in Kampala with frequent travel across the Greater Horn of Africa region, and possibly other locations.

Assist the SIHA Network Communications and Advocacy Working Group in the following tasks:
• Assist with the preparation and production of communication materials, including factsheets, project brochures, newsletters and other publications;
Update SIHA Network social media on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements;
• Assist in executing any campaigns and events that the SIHA Network Communications and Advocacy division
• Support in developing press and public statements that are in tune with women’s rights and other related contemporary issues in the region
• Assist the rest of the division and the programmes team with any other duties as may be assigned. Network’swork;
• Contribute towards the development of new vectors of communication to support the Communications and Advocacy division;
Assist in planning and implementing new initiatives from the division;
• Assist in writing press releases and feature articles related to activities/events;
• Assist the rest of the division and programme with any other duties as may be assigned;

Membership Coordination
• Be an active member of SIHA Network’s Membership Coordinator Committee that functions as the liaison between the organisation and its members.
Devise regular communication activities that keep members informed about the Network’s work and emerging opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience
• The ideal candidate must have a University Degree in the field of Communication, Journalism, Law, or a related field. A post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience (at least 3 to 5 years) in the fields of gender, women/human rights and development in the African context
• Good understanding of the women movements and social justice and human rights movements dynamics
• Strong knowledge of content management systems like WordPress; digital tools and social media platforms;
Proven experience and interest in the field of advocacy and communication, especially new media
• Strong editing skills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is mandatory;
• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of differentnational and cultural backgrounds;

Key Competencies
• Proactive and practical-minded
• Team Player
• Quick learner
• Self-reliant/driven
• Good computer skills
• Creative