Uganda: Communications Officer-SIHA Regional Office
Background and Context:
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of women rights civil society from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, SIHA advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
Implement SIHA communication activities in collaboration with the SIHA team and member organizations across the Horn of Africa region.Monitor and respond to news items and trends in key SIHA priority countries, using current events and contextual knowledge to shape policy statements, public statements, and other communication activities.Suggest and lead advocacy actions on behalf of SIHA members and secretariat office.Contribute to the drafting of a number of SIHA annual publications.Edit, review and supervise the quality assurance of all SIHA published work.Manage and update SIHA website and Twitter account.Prepare and disseminate SIHA online monthly newsletter.Contribute to advocacy campaign planning and activities.Assist in program and project work implementation as required.Maintain an up to date e-mail list and contact details of all member organizations, associates, donors, institutional partners, and other SIHA associates.Regularly communicate to SIHA members and support their advocacy efforts through field visits, meetings, and e-mail/phone communications as required.Work closely with SIHA teams across the Horn region and establish communication with SIHA offices and area coordinators.Profile:
The ideal candidate for this position should have strong advocacy skills, good understanding of regional and international human rights mechanisms, and should possess a genuine interest and knowledge of the Horn of Africa socio-political context. She or he should have proven English writing abilities and strong editing and reviewing abilities. The candidate for this position should be able to observe current events and trends in the Horn of Africa regarding the human rights and well being of women and girls, and translate this knowledge to advocacy initiatives and effective communication with SIHA members and affiliates.
She or he should possess strong networking skills, team work abilities, cross cultural sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with women and men across the Horn of Africa.
The candidate should finally be highly motivated, dynamic and be capable of taking initiative (‘self-starting’) in developing effective communication strategies.
Qualifications, Experience, and Required Competencies:
Applicants of this position should possess a minimum of 3 years of work experience in human rights advocacy and communication. A degree or post graduate degree in social sciences and/or humanities is essential. Experience working in advocacy in Horn of Africa countries in particular is an advantage.
SIHA appreciate candidates with abilities to work independently, and those possess high levels of integrity and commitment to women’s human rights.
Please send your C.V., contact details for three professional references, and application/cover letter to sihahornofafrica@gmail.com with the Subject Line ‘Communications Officer – SIHA Regional Office’ on or before 5 January 2015. Pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview in January.
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