Technical Officer at Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU)
- Company: Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU)
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
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: Technical Officer
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Commitment: Full time
Location/ Duty station: Kampala CDFU office with frequent travel to the field
Job Summary: To provide SBC & Technical support for program activities including community mobilization; mentor and monitor stakeholders engagements at all levels down to the household level; ensure project activities are documented and reported.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Health, Social Sciences, Population or related field. Must have at least 3 years’ experience in implementing Social and Behaviour Change interventions. Demonstrate knowledgeable practice of working with districts, non-governmental and community-based organizations as well as government departments. Must have experience working at the community level to implement SBC interventions. Have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team player. Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills. Good presentation and writing skills. Computer skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Method of Application
Apply with the following: CV, Copies of academic certificates, contact information for 3 professional references and daytime telephone contact addressed to: The Human Resource Specialist Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) P. O. Box 8734, Plot 2142 Kanakulya Road, Kyebando, Kampala. Applications should be hand delivered at the above address or sent to email: [email protected] (PDF format maximum 6 pages) not later than Thursday April 14, 2022, 2.00pm. CDFU is an Equal Opportunity Employer While we thank all applicants for showing interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
