PLATFORM FOR LABOUR ACTION

Platform for Labour Action (PLA) is a national human rights civil society organization that was founded in 2000. PLA focuses on human rights and seeks to promote and protect the rights of the vulnerable and marginalised workers through empowerment of communities and the individual.. Our target population include children in exploitative forms of work, children at risk of exploitation, informal sector workers infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, women and youth and workers earning below Ushs. 300,000/- per month.

Job title:Advocacy and Communication Officer

JOB LOCATION: Kampala Uganda

Overall job purpose To undertake advocacy on behalf PLA on contemporary issues affecting vulnerable and marginalizedworkers

LevelMiddle level Reports to: Manager Research and Knowledge Management

Supervisor to: None

Remuneration: This position attracts a competitive salary commensurate with the NGO sector and includes benefits such as health

insurance, free renewal of PC’S among others.

PRIMARY WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

Manager Research and Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Program Staff.

KEY ROLE:Coordinate, direct, control, supervises and implements all advocacy related issues and programmes of PLA. In relation to national laws and policies, international labour standards and other human rights instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) To develop, review for approval and implement an advocacy strategy for Platform for Labour Action in the areas of Labour and Employment.

2) To initiate and coordinate the organization’s advocacy work in relation to national laws and policies, international labour standards and other human rights instruments.

3) To maintain links with relevant District and National government and nongovernmental actors and institutions in the area of child labour and HIV/AIDS

4) Deepen contacts as well as partnerships and links with Media, Ugandan civil society, trade unions and the private sector active in labour and employment and network in an effective and efficient manner.

5) Coordinate the PLA led Civil Society Organizations Coalitions, maintaining a register for members and supporters, regular communication and updates.

6) Prepare policy briefs, media postings, newspaper weekly summaries, production of newsletters.

7) Organize, attend meetings and workshops on behalf of the organization and represent the organization in meetings and follow up on activities.

8) Contribute to the organizational resource mobilization through participation in proposal writing, conceptualization of the projects

9) Prepare monthly and weekly work plans, implement planned activities, prepare activity, monthly as well as project progress reports.

10) Maintain professional credibility by keeping in touch with new developments in own field.

11) Promote, market and disseminate advocacy related issues and programmes.

12) Coordinate the development of advocacy related IEC materials and ensure that they are disseminated

13) Designing IEC messages and presenting them to the Management for approval and development.

14) Initiate and participate in proposal writing, prepare monthly and weekly work plans.

15) Implement planned activities, prepare activity, monthly as well as project progress reports.

16) Maintain professional credibility by keeping in touch with new developments in own field.

16) Supervise volunteers providing them with consultations, direction and job review on a regular basis.

17) Participate in action oriented research for the organisation to inform advocacy agenda.

18) Carry out other related duties as may be assigned to you from time to time by the

Supervisor.

Job requirements:

Skills Required

1) Strong analytical and critical thinking Skills

2) Public relation skills

3) Advocacy and lobbying skills

4) Excellent written and oral communication.

5) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

6) Excellent computer skills.

7) Strong team work skills.

8) Ability to meet tight deadlines.

9) Ability to work under minimum supervision.

10) Interest in and knowledge of labour related issues.

Send your application in writing, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, and three references to info@pla-uganda.org or adminvol2@pla-uganda.org; No later than the 13th October, 2014.

Handwritten applications can be delivered toPlot 68 Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya P.O Box 9714 Kampala - Uganda

Job Title: Communication Manager

BRAC UGANDA, Uganda - Communication Manager

BRAC, one of the largest Non-Governmental Development Organisation in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation programmes, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organisation implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Micro finance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net. BRAC Uganda invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill up the vacant position currently available in its country office:

Job title: Communication Manager (01 position) Principal Duties and Responsibilities: A. Responsibilities:

    Managing Communication for internal and external purposes
Developing new initiatives and business plans Within this context, you will fulfill the following tasks:

    Communication

    Managing information flow and knowledge transfer among the various teams and programmes within BRAC Uganda
Supporting communication flows with BRAC International Head Office and other BRAC offices (coordinate annual report, board meeting etc.)
Establishing and maintain liaison with existing and potential partners within Uganda
Representing BRAC Uganda to other external parties
Developing and managing external communications within and beyond ‘Uganda through newsletters, blogs, newspaper articles, diary and editing all the electronic documents.
Organizing visits, visitors and events.

    New initiatives and business plan

    Identify potential areas of interventions in line with the strategic objectives and integrated approach of BRAC in Uganda
Identify resource potentials within Uganda for existing and new areas of interventions
Develop proposals for various interventions and respond to various funding opportunities
Assist in developing strategic objectives and implementation plans for various teams and programmes within BRAC Uganda
Good knowledge in TOR and MOU writing and analytical skills.

Requirement:

    Masters Degree preferably in Mass Communication or Public Relations
Previous knowledge and experience in multi­national company
Experience of working with media and in a multicultural environment
Excellent English language skills
Work experience of more than 05 years with communication or media organisations
Good team player and demonstrated leadership qualities
Excellent expertise in project proposal writing
Job Location : BRAC Uganda Country Office Direct supervisor : BRAC Uganda Country

How to apply:

Representative Salary : Attractive package based on

experience and competency. Note: the position is open to all. (Both male and female candidates can apply) Interested candidates should send their applications together with their CV, 2 Colored passport size photographs, and Recommendation letter from LC I, Photocopies of Educational certificates and transcripts, to the Human Resource Department, BRAC Uganda, Busingiri Zone in Nyanama off Entebbe Road, P. O. Box 31817, Clock Tower, Kampala, before 25th April, 2013.

Deadline:25/04/2013

Technical Officer III- Health Communication, Communication for Healthy Communities
Technical Officer III- Health Communication, Communication for Healthy Communities
Country: Uganda
Req ID: 3297
National Only:

Description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position ofTechnical Officer III-Health Communication, Communication for Healthy Communitiesin Uganda.

Position Description:
This individual shall support the Chief of Party in the design, roll-out and day-to-day management and implementation of health communication interventions for a USAID-funded, 5-year, multi-million dollar health communication program in Uganda. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval. This position will be based in Kampala.

S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience in designing and implementing comprehensive health communication interventions, and related capacity strengthening. S/he shall have the requisite management expertise, interpersonal skills and professional relationships to fulfill the requirements detailed below.
TheTechnical Officer III-Health Communication, Communication for Healthy Communitieswill:
Provide technical oversight and leadership to the design, development, planning, implementation of all health communication interventions;
* Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of global level innovative technical strategies, developing strategies and tools for specific technical components.
* Provides technical leadership and support in the development and dissemination of health communication tools, materials, reports, papers, and other project materials;
* Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to FHI 360 and donor technical standards;
* Analyze data sets and technical assessment findings;
* Participates in the analysis of program implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
* Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies and procedures.
* Participates in the development of quarterly, annual and ad hoc program reports for donor and other stakeholders;
* Identifies health communication technical assistance needs for implementing partners, government counterparts and other stakeholders;
* Provides or coordinates the provision of technical assistance and mentoring in the design and implementation of project activities to implementing partners, government counterparts and other stakeholders;
* Work with existing government structures and identified networks and organizations as appropriate and as requested by USAID to lead the development and implementation of a strategy for planning and implementing health communication programming
* Oversees technical staff on project, including mentoring and capacity building as needed;
* Reviews sub-agreements;
* Participates in developing strategic and implementation plans;
* Participates in any project special studies;
* Serves as company liaison to external organizations at professional meetings and conferences as assigned.

Minimal Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in Public Health, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline. Master’s Degree or higher preferred. 8+ years with specific experience in health communication, promotion and/or education in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners, with progressively increasing level of responsibility. Ability to travel within country or region and internationally if needed.
* Applied experience coordinating mass media and multi-channel campaigns
* Demonstrated technical knowledge of health communication programs in Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS and TB programs as well as knowledge in other health programs in developing nations.
* Experience building capacity and skills of local implementing partners, government counterparts and/or other stakeholder in health communication;
* Familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting requirements
* Excellent English report writing, analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills
* Program management and implementation experience in Uganda;
* Relevant database and computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office);
* Demonstrated ability in managing partners and staff supervision;
* Strong intercultural supervisory and team building skills and experience;
* Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow;
* Experience working with an international organization will be an added advantage.
*Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center atwww.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

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Job Title: Communication Specialist

Grade: NOC

Duty Station: Kampala

Type and Duration of Appointment: Fixed-Term Appointment (One year with possible extension)

Purpose of the post:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Communication, the incumbent will be responsible for the conceptualization, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of an advocacy and communication strategy to promote respect for children’s and women’s rights in the public domain and strengthen political will in support of UNICEF’s mission in the country.

The incumbent will develop partnerships with individuals, groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives and strengthen their capacity;

Act as focal point for adopting and disseminating advocacy materials and managing their production and distribution and participate in global advocacy activities to facilitate global/regional advocacy and mobilisation of resources.

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes:

Advanced University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or an equivalent professional work experience in the communication area, combined with an advanced university degree in a related discipline.

Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, of which two years should be in developing countries.

Fluency in English is required and strong written and verbal communications skill therein strongly desirable.

Core Values (Required): Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity

Core Competencies (Required): Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results

Functional Competencies (Required): Leading and Supervising; Formulating Strategies and Concepts; Relating and Networking; Persuading and Influencing; Applying Technical Expertise; Entrepreneurial Thinking

Eligibility Criteria

1. ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered

2. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

3. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.

4. If applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_ MukasaApplication.

5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.

6. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply:
Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:

Human Resource Specialist,

UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,

Plot 9, George Street,

P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.

Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org

Deadline: 29th January 2013

Job Title: Supervisory Development Outreach and Communications Officer, Kampala
Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 August 2012

    Position Title: Supervisory Development Outreach and Communications Officer
Market Value: GS-14 Equivalent ($84,697 to $110,104). Final compensation will be based upon the candidate past salary history and work experience.
Place of Performance: Kampala, Uganda
Period of Performance: Two year contract.
A contractor is required to work with Mission and Embassy leadership and staff to implement development, outreach, and communications efforts to increase awareness of USAID assistance programs in Uganda.
Education: It is preferred, but not required, that the candidate hold a Master's degree with significant coursework in relevant fields. Relevant fields include - but are not limited to - journalism, communications, public relations or affairs, international relations, international development, public administration , development/area studies, and social studies. At least eight to 10 years' experience as a journalist, in public affairs or international relations is required.
The candidate must have at least five years' relevant experience in a developing country. Relevant experience is defined as work in journalism, public relations, communications, and/or outreach.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: 1. Supervisory and Coordination: Lead the Mission's Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) team comprised of one to two Foreign Service Nationals to ensure overall quality and coherence of the team's communications and outreach products and initiatives. Lead the development and implementation of the Mission's communications strategy and outreach plan.

    Public Information and Publicity Materials: Coordinate information dissemination , media outreach, and public events within the Mission; with the Mission's offices, units and technical staff; and with all non-USG organizations. Oversee the drafting, editing, and dissemination of timely and accurate information, fact sheets, press releases, newsletters, brochures, presentations, responses for requests for information, and all other public information materials relating to USAID/Uganda's activities.

    Media and Public Relations : Promote separate, pro-active, targeted, information and media outreach activities. These activities are specifically designed to push accurate information about USAID programs deep into local, regional and national markets, through the selective use of radio, television, newspapers, magazines, public service announcements, advertisements, billboards, and traditional communications. Oversee all international and local media relations.

    Publicity Events: Organize and coordinate press events for USAID projects in conjunction with the PAO, USAID Mission Director, USAID staff and implementing partners. This includes conferences, openings, ribbon-cuttings, and other ceremonies.

How to Apply:
For full position description, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=19447532dbae4096d42...
How to apply:

For application information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=19447532dbae4096d42...

Deadline: 14th Aug 2012

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World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF, is one of (he world’s largest independent and experienced conservation organiza¬tions operating in over 100 countries in the world. WWF -Uganda Country Office (WWF-UCO) is implementing a three year Government of Uganda project funded by UNDP; “Sustainable Environment and Natural Resource Manage¬ment Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Uganda”. The project will be implemented in collaboration with responsible partners drawn from Central and Local Government Institutions, Civil Societies and Tertiary Academic Institutions.

b) Required Qualifications and experience
c) Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts and works closely with the WWF-UCO
National Project Manager, administrative staff in the Uganda
Country Office, and project staff.
External: Interacts as required with governmental institutions,
Civil Society Organisations, and other stakeholders, in
collaboration with the National Project Manager.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in the field of Information, Communication or other related field;
• Post graduate qualification in any of the above fields is an added advantage;
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in Information, Communication and Educational programmes targeting

Candidates meeting the required qualifications, skills and experience should send a letter of application and a detailed CV, telephone contacts and addresses of at least 3 referees to the People Development Manager, WWF Uganda Country Office, P.O Box 8758, Kampala or email kampala@wwfuganda.org not later than 15th May 2012.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Reproductive health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation. RHU seeks to recruit highly skilled, experienced and motivated persons to fill the following positions  -Communication and Public Relations Coordinator (1 Post)

Duty Station: RHU Head Office, Kampala

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Role:

Knowledge, skills and temperament:

Training and Experience:

How to apply:

Submit by post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers) to:

The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746, Kampala Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Closing Date: 6th April, 2012. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

NB: For all positions female applicants are encouraged to apply

Reproductive health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation. RHU seeks to recruit highly skilled, experienced and motivated persons.

Reports to: Executive Director 

Job Role:
Initiate/review and implement Communication and Public Relations strategies and activities that enhance RHU institutional visibility, image and increased access to reproductive health & rights services Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, develop and implement PR strategies that enhance utilization of sexual and reproductive health services, and portray a positive image of the organization.

2. Raise staff, government & service organizations awareness on sexual reproductive health and reproductive rights issues for purposes of according them priority in planning and resource allocation.

3. Provide support to officers and staff to document, report, and share RHU and partner best practices: writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports; preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;

4. Undertake operations research regarding Sexual Reproductive Health and reproductive rights issues

5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of RHU Advocacy, IEC and Public Relations strategies and related activities.

6. Document and share information regarding RHU activities & salient events in the print and electronic media

7. Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

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Purpose of the position: Provide communications support to World Vision Uganda internal and external stakeholders both internal and external to enhance marketing of World Vision Uganda projects as well as providing in-county publicity.

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Position: Information and Communication Technology Officer
Term of service: Contract
Duty station: Kampala
Reports to: Administrator
Purposes of the position:
Overall responsibility for the management and support of THETA Information and communication technology (ICT) systems and databases

Roles and Responsibilities
a) System Administration
? Develop and maintain the organizational IT Policy and standard operating procedures.
? Installing and configuring servers and other components of the IT infrastructure.
? Installing and configuring application software
? Configuring and maintaining a secure ICT system
? Support other members of staff in the use of IT Hard and software as well as Network and workstation troubleshooting.

b) Administration of all ICT Systems
? Database Administration
? Making regular Backup of the system data and restoring files.
? Provision of ensuring data security.

c) System Maintenance
? Maintain a database/inventory of all ICT equipment in the organization.
? Updating of all software in use by the organization
? Repairing and servicing of all organization's ICT hardware including desktop computers, servers, printers, Photocopiers, scanners etc
? Inventory Management of all ICT hardware and software
d) Maintaining and updating the organization?s website
e) Participating in THETA events planning and advocacy meetings and projects.
1) Regularly updating THETA Administrator on the status, quality and needs of THETA ICT systems) Any other duties as may be required.

Requirements
? Bachelors in IT, Computer Science, Business Computing or related field.
? Minimum of 3 years experience in ICT Systems Management in an organization of similar or greater size and scope.

Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter with copies of academic certificates, indicating 3 professional referees, one of whom should be from the latest workplace.

Deadline of submission: 5:0upm, 3rd Nov 2010.

Address applications to:

The Human Resource Officer,
THETA Uganda,
Plot 724/5 Mawanda Road - Kamwokya,
P.O Box 21175,
Kampala, Email: theta@thetaug.org

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