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Uganda jobs  at Conservation Efforts for Community Development (CECOD) - Uganda

Organization:Conservation Efforts for Community Development (CECOD)

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experience :  5 (Years)

Job Type : Full-time Employment
• Work in close collaboration with the Executive Director to engage Government line institutions for institutionalization and scale up of the Eco School and HRB approaches.• Take charge of the designing, planning and implementation of an advocacy strategy and campaigns for Eco schools programme in Uganda.• Coordinate production of materials for advocacy, communications and media purposes.• Manage evidence based research,            and coordinate preparation, production of policy briefs for presentation to Government.• Work closely with CAN —Eco schools coordinate, maintain and build-on existing relationships with key stakeholders to support the Annual National Green Flag Award scheme.• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:• The candidate should preferably hold a university degree (or equivalent) in Mass Communication, Journalism, International Relations, or related field.• Post Graduate training in policy advocacy is an added advantage.  • Possesses strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others• Ability to think creatively, strategically, have excellent judgment and able to work with minimum supervision.• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and work in close collaboration with team members.• Excellent analytical skills, organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.• Good knowledge and understanding of advocacy and campaigning work, and ability to tailor messages to different audiences• Possess the ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders• Past exposure and experience of at least 3 years working with relevant NGOsAll suitably qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications and updated CVs to:P. O. Box 305, Mbarara, UgandaYou can also send them via post or Deliver to CECOD HEAD OFFICE at Plot 1305 Busibante Road - Najeera 2 Kampala or Western Region Office Plot 18/22 Kyapotani Lane Kakoba, Mbarara - Uganda or via email to: cecodug@yahoo.com and