Vacancy title:
Youth and Campaigns Officer
Jobs at:
Actionaid
Deadline of this Job:
6th October 2017 by 1 :00 Pm
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
ActionAid is an international Development Agency working in over 50 countries in Attica, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ActlonAid's mission is to work with the poor and the excluded people in the world to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustices and the inequity that cause it. ActionAid Uganda (AAU), a National Development Organization registered under the laws of Uganda and with a local Board seeks to recruit suitably qualified, self-driven, result-oriented and competent persons to fill the positions of; Project Coordinator-Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Self Employment and National Development (YESSEN); and Youth & Campaigns Officer.
Job Title: Youth and Campaigns Officer
Reports to : Governance coordinator with matrix reporting to Manager Policy, Advocacy & campaigns.
Responsible for: None
Directorate: programmes
Location: ActionAid Uganda Head Office-Kampala
Job Role: To implement a young people focused participatory democracy and governance program to ensure quality and impact in line with AAU Strategy and relevant organizational policies.
Key Result Areas:
Person Specifications
Qualification:
Experience:
2-3 years of similar working experience, with young people, their organizations, social movements am campaigns
Competencies:
Youth and governance development and design skills; Networking and coalition/movement building; Critical writing, analysis and excellent oral communication skills; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Research, policy analysis and Advocacy skills; Advocacy and campaigning skills; Knowledge in application of social accountability and governance tools; Extensive experience of proposal development and design;
NB. Refer to www.actionaidorg/uganda/jobs for detailed Job Description
Job application procedure
Please submit your application with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic documents, telephone and email contacts to Vacancies. Uganda@actionaid.org OR hand delivered, clearly addressed to The Director Human Resource/Organizational Effectiveness, ActionAid Uganda, Plot No.2514I2515 Ggaba Road, Opposite Kampala international University or send to PO Box 676 Kampala, not later than Friday 6th October 2017 by 1 :00 Pm.
We will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. ActionAid international is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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