Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
Job Summary
To assist in planning and implementation of the Bureau's public relations programs, specifically updating the Bureau's communication platforms and monitoring media coverage of the Bureau's activities.
Key Results Areas
• Document UBOS and other activities of interest by stakeholders in the National Statistical System through videography and photography.
• Produce edited activity videos, video clips and documentaries for screening at different UBOS and related meetings, workshops, exhibitions and post on the UBOS You Tube Channel.
• Collate and analyses media coverage and produce a daily press digest about UBOS and her activities as well as reports and application of statistics in the media.
• Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media.
• Develop and maintain the UBOS digital photo and video gallery.
• Maintain the UBOS social Media Platforms namely the Facebook and twitter accounts.
• Prepare and supervise the promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs.
• Devise and coordinate photo opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the UBOS digital equipment.
• Liaise with the media and secure or provide digital content of specific interest to the Bureau.
• Call and facilitate media engagements including press conferences.
• Develop and maintain a media partners' database.
• Write and edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual report.
• Design and produce artwork for the different publicity materials.
• Maintain and update information on UBOS website
• Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, and direct mail leaflets.
• Manage and develop programs for the visiting missions from abroad.
• Responsible for front operations including customer care
• Develop and maintain a database for all visiting guests to UBOS
• Manage all protocol issues including securing air-tickets, visas and
• confirmation of itineraries and travel for staff and visiting clients
• Develop customer services policies.
• Develop and manage a visitor's data base for the bureau.
• Provide technical input and handle participant relations at UBOS
• workshops, conferences and meetings.
• Participate in various publicity and advocacy programs of the Bureau
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with honors Mass Communications, Journalism, or other related course.
Experience:
• Experience at least 2 years' working experience in the area of customer care and protocol in a reputable organization
• Demonstrated experience in writing, editing and production of advocacy and publicity materials including newsletters and bulletins
Skills and Behavioral attributes
• Computer literate, able to use of Microsoft office Applications (MS Excel, MS Word, Power point)
• Professionalism, Integrity, team spirit
• Good communication skills
• Objective and independent
• Problem solving skills Confidence, patience, politeness, tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations
• Creative thinking to be able to come up with new ideas
• An ability to work under pressure
• Organizational and planning skills
• Report writing skills
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia. Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, United States of America and Japan. FH's primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction, with the Head office located in Kampala.
External vacancy announcement FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings below on a rolling basis:
Job Title: Business Development Coordinator
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Kampala
Number of Positions: 01
Reports to: Country Director
Contract Length: 2 year (Fixed)
Start Date: October, 2022
Job Summary
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Country Director (CD), this role will be part of the Business Development Team. The BDC is responsible for overall leadership in developing and executing strategies for grant acquisition goals in line with Food for the Hungry Uganda's (FHU) Vision and purpose. Will also promote organizational growth and portfolio diversification and contribute to strategy development, donor cultivation, relations whilst positioning FHU as a partner of choice in both development and humanitarian assistance in Uganda.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Resource Mobilization (30%)
• Strategic partnerships development for business acquisition and growth (20%)
• Proposal Development and Leadership (30%)
• Build FH's visibility and strengthen the organization's brand (20%)
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Internal relations, business development, development studies/social sciences.
• Master's degree in development studies/Social science, Organizational development, Business Administration, project management preferred. Typically, 6+ years of experience in resource mobilization marketing and communication USAID
• Typically, 6+ years of experience in resource mobilization, marketing and communication. USAID. UN. EU grant writing is an added advantage.
• Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity development
• Excellent verbal and written English. Good presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and positively influence
External vacancy announcement FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings below on a rolling basis:
Job Title: Project Officers Community Engagement and Sponsorship (03 positions)
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Lamwo
Reports to: Project Coordinator (CESP)
Contract Length: 24 months
Start Date: October 2022 (To be hired on rolling basis)
Position Summary: Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Coordinator, this role will be responsible for implementation of the Community Engagement and Sponsorship Project (CESP) creating synergies and integration of sponsorship into community development across the country portfolio and addressing drivers of sustainability at Area Program level. This role will champion and implement interventions that champion the "sponsorship-development nexus" transformational initiative that will ensure that program children and families are involved in community development. Thereafter bringing about sustainable wellbeing of families and children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Project planning and implementation
• Stakeholders Engagement, networking and collaboration
• Monitoring, reporting and documentation
• Child, Adolescent and youth participation
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agri-business, Animal husbandry, Forestry, environment, energy conservation, Food science and relevant work experience
• A post graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Typically. 4+ years of experience in program management, compliance, financial management experience. Experience with working with private and institutional donors.
• Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity development
• Knowledge in value chain development, income generating activities and VSLA is desirable. Ability to speak local language of the area is an added advantage
• Knowledge in value chain development, income generating activities and VSLA is desirable. Ability to speak local language of the area is an added advantage.
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Adjumani
Reports to: Project Area Manager
Contract Length: 24 months
Start Date: October 2022
Position Summary:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Area Manager (PAM), the Project Coordinator(PC) will plan, organize, coordinate and lead project implementation of the Ayiri-Children, Youth and Communities for Change Project. W1!! i ensure the project stays on time, scope, and budget, promote practice of performance, accountability, and risk management in line with in line with FH'S "Transforming Field Experience(TFE)" re-imagination initiative. Co-lead technical design of technical projects with support from the technical program specialists in line with FH's program design guidelines. Co-Lead together with the Sponsorship relations coordinator community awareness, relationship building with community leaders, churches and families.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Delivery
Financial, Procurement and Risk Management
Leadership, culture and talent development
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in development studies/social sciences, business administration, and development agricultural sciences, environment and resilience programing.
• Post graduate qualification in project management, management, development studies or M&E is an added advantage
• Typically, 4+ years of experience in program management, compliance, financial management experience. Experience with working with private and institutional donors.
• Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity
Job Summary
To assist in planning and implementation of the Bureau's public relations programs, specifically updating the Bureau's communication platforms and monitoring media coverage of the Bureau's activities.
Key Results Areas
• Document UBOS and other activities of interest by stakeholders in the National Statistical System through videography and photography.
• Produce edited activity videos, video clips and documentaries for screening at different UBOS and related meetings, workshops, exhibitions and post on the UBOS You Tube Channel.
• Collate and analyses media coverage and produce a daily press digest about UBOS and her activities as well as reports and application of statistics in the media.
• Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media.
• Develop and maintain the UBOS digital photo and video gallery.
• Maintain the UBOS social Media Platforms namely the Facebook and twitter accounts.
• Prepare and supervise the promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs.
• Devise and coordinate photo opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the UBOS digital equipment.
• Liaise with the media and secure or provide digital content of specific interest to the Bureau.
• Call and facilitate media engagements including press conferences.
• Develop and maintain a media partners' database.
• Write and edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual report.
• Design and produce artwork for the different publicity materials.
• Maintain and update information on UBOS website
• Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, and direct mail leaflets.
• Manage and develop programs for the visiting missions from abroad.
• Responsible for front operations including customer care
• Develop and maintain a database for all visiting guests to UBOS
• Manage all protocol issues including securing air-tickets, visas and
• confirmation of itineraries and travel for staff and visiting clients
• Develop customer services policies.
• Develop and manage a visitor's data base for the bureau.
• Provide technical input and handle participant relations at UBOS
• workshops, conferences and meetings.
• Participate in various publicity and advocacy programs of the Bureau
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with honors Mass Communications, Journalism, or other related course.
Experience:
• Experience at least 2 years' working experience in the area of customer care and protocol in a reputable organization
• Demonstrated experience in writing, editing and production of advocacy and publicity materials including newsletters and bulletins
Skills and Behavioral attributes
• Computer literate, able to use of Microsoft office Applications (MS Excel, MS Word, Power point)
• Professionalism, Integrity, team spirit
• Good communication skills
• Objective and independent
• Problem solving skills Confidence, patience, politeness, tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations
• Creative thinking to be able to come up with new ideas
• An ability to work under pressure
• Organizational and planning skills
• Report writing skills
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia. Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, United States of America and Japan. FH's primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction, with the Head office located in Kampala.
External vacancy announcement FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings below on a rolling basis:
Job Title: Business Development Coordinator
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Kampala
Number of Positions: 01
Reports to: Country Director
Contract Length: 2 year (Fixed)
Start Date: October, 2022
Job Summary
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Country Director (CD), this role will be part of the Business Development Team. The BDC is responsible for overall leadership in developing and executing strategies for grant acquisition goals in line with Food for the Hungry Uganda's (FHU) Vision and purpose. Will also promote organizational growth and portfolio diversification and contribute to strategy development, donor cultivation, relations whilst positioning FHU as a partner of choice in both development and humanitarian assistance in Uganda.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Resource Mobilization (30%)
• Strategic partnerships development for business acquisition and growth (20%)
• Proposal Development and Leadership (30%)
• Build FH's visibility and strengthen the organization's brand (20%)
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Internal relations, business development, development studies/social sciences.
• Master's degree in development studies/Social science, Organizational development, Business Administration, project management preferred. Typically, 6+ years of experience in resource mobilization marketing and communication USAID
• Typically, 6+ years of experience in resource mobilization, marketing and communication. USAID. UN. EU grant writing is an added advantage.
• Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity development
• Excellent verbal and written English. Good presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and positively influence
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia. Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, United States of America and Japan. FH's primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction, with the Head office located in Kampala. External vacancy announcement FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings below on a rolling basis:
Job Title: Project Officers Community Engagement and Sponsorship (03 positions)
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Lamwo
Reports to: Project Coordinator (CESP)
Contract Length: 24 months
Start Date: October 2022 (To be hired on rolling basis)
Position Summary: Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Coordinator, this role will be responsible for implementation of the Community Engagement and Sponsorship Project (CESP) creating synergies and integration of sponsorship into community development across the country portfolio and addressing drivers of sustainability at Area Program level. This role will champion and implement interventions that champion the "sponsorship-development nexus" transformational initiative that will ensure that program children and families are involved in community development. Thereafter bringing about sustainable wellbeing of families and children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Project planning and implementation
• Stakeholders Engagement, networking and collaboration
• Monitoring, reporting and documentation
• Child, Adolescent and youth participation
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agri-business, Animal husbandry, Forestry, environment, energy conservation, Food science and relevant work experience
• A post graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Typically. 4+ years of experience in program management, compliance, financial management experience. Experience with working with private and institutional donors.
• Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity development
• Knowledge in value chain development, income generating activities and VSLA is desirable. Ability to speak local language of the area is an added advantage
• Knowledge in value chain development, income generating activities and VSLA is desirable. Ability to speak local language of the area is an added advantage.
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
Job Title: Project Coordinator -Ayiri-Children, Youth and Community for Change(CYCC) Project (01 position) Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Adjumani
Reports to: Project Area Manager
Contract Length: 24 months
Start Date: October 2022
Position Summary:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Area Manager (PAM), the Project Coordinator(PC) will plan, organize, coordinate and lead project implementation of the Ayiri-Children, Youth and Communities for Change Project. W1!! i ensure the project stays on time, scope, and budget, promote practice of performance, accountability, and risk management in line with in line with FH'S "Transforming Field Experience(TFE)" re-imagination initiative. Co-lead technical design of technical projects with support from the technical program specialists in line with FH's program design guidelines. Co-Lead together with the Sponsorship relations coordinator community awareness, relationship building with community leaders, churches and families.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Delivery
Financial, Procurement and Risk Management
Leadership, culture and talent development
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in development studies/social sciences, business administration, and development agricultural sciences, environment and resilience programing.
• Post graduate qualification in project management, management, development studies or M&E is an added advantage
• Typically, 4+ years of experience in program management, compliance, financial management experience. Experience with working with private and institutional donors.
• Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity