National Campaign Officer ( FULL TIME )

Oxfam is a worldwide organisation that employs over 6,000 people in more than 80 countries to overcome poverty and suffering. Oxfam works for a world where resources and power are distributed more equally and where everyone’s rights to a livelihood, basic services, protection from violence, and a say in their future are upheld. A world in which everyone enjoys the same opportunities – regardless of gender, race, culture, or physical ability.
National Campaign Officer

National Fixed-term Contract – 12 months Based in Kampala

The Role:
We are looking for a dynamic individual with proven experience of the advancement of community rights in Uganda to join a campaign team working on land rights at both local and national levels.

Under the supervision of the Campaign Lead and in alliance with partners, you will provide support to the national partner organizations on a new land rights campaign as well as support community focussed programming in Oxfam’s programme areas in Uganda.
You will facilitate community advocacy on land rights and linking the advocacy issues to national level and creation of a forum for knowledge sharing and learning at community and district level.

The Person:
The successful candidate will have a minimum Bachelors Degree a relevant field (media, communication, development studies, etc). Must have experience in land rights, or communication and advocacy work on rights based issues in Uganda; s/he should have experience in working with partners and committed to advancing the capacities of partner organizations. Excellent communication skills both written and spoken in English; is responsive to requests for support and information; skills and experience in event organizing; computer literacy (MS Word, Excel & Internet); and a proven ability in linking and networking with broad spectrum of people and organizations are essential. Experience of community development work will be an asset.

To Apply:
Please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include a daytime telephone contacts to kampalajobs@oxfam.org.uk. The closing date for all positions is 17.00 14th June 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please don’t send your academic credentials with your application. Only CVs.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.