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Post Title:Program Officer
Organisation: (AfriComNet)
Contract Duration:
part-time position for the initial 6 months, with a possibility of becoming fulltime
thereafter.
Location:Kampala
Background
The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health
and Development (AfriComNet) is an association of health and development
communication practitioners, who reside, work or have a primary interest
in Africa. AfriComNet supports the collection and sharing of health
communication
resources and supports health communication capacity
strengthening activities for its members. The Network’s mission is to
strengthen capacity in, and commitment to strategic communication for health and
development in Africa. AfriComNet Secretariat is located in Kampala,
Uganda. AfriComNet is recruiting for two positions, Program Officer and Finance
and Administration Officer and both positions will be based in
Kampala. Please note that the Finance and Administration Officer is a
part-time position for the initial 6 months, with a possibility of becoming fulltime
thereafter.
1. Program Officer:
The Program Officer’s duties and responsibilities will be
to:
• Support the day-to-day update and maintenance of the
website and membership database, including routine analysis and review
of usage using defined metrics
• Create and manage the channels for exchange of health
communication resources
• Provide support in the establishment, nurturing and
maintenance of the electronic health communication “Marketplace”
• Support and contribute to the development of the
AfriComNet 5-year Strategic Plan
• Facilitate cross learning and knowledge transfer within
the health communication partners through collection, editing,
cataloguing and dissemination/sharing of program innovations, promising practices and lessons learned
• Under the supervision of the Coordinator, develop tools,
templates and processes to support partners in the routine sharing of
communication innovations and lessons learned
• Manage the dissemination of information about the
network’s activities to members and external audiences
• Organize conferences, workshops, annual awards and
meetings
• Support University partners in planning and organizing the
pretest of short courses on strategic health and development
communication.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly reports, annual
work plans and budgets
• Competitively recruit consultants and vendors following
AfriComNet procedures and policies
• Represent AfriComNet and/or make presentations at meetings
& conferences and identify opportunities for knowledge sharing
and resource mobilization
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong writing, editing,
and documentation skills; Ability to work independently; Strong listening and
information
gathering skills, and ability to compile and consolidate
technical information and resources; Familiarity with use of various social/new
media applications
Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills;
Proficient in
Microsoft applications; Willingness to travel
Desired qualifications: Bachelors’ degree in mass
communication or in a related field. Postgraduate/further training in
communication is an added advantage.
At least 5 years working experience in the field
of health and development communication. Experience in documentation and
knowledge
management is strongly desired.
Qualified candidates are invited to send their applications,
academic transcripts and three professional references to the
AfriComNet office,
Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue (between Ambrossoli International
School
and Royal Suites) Bugolobi, not later than 5:00pm, Monday
May 20th
2013. Please indicate on the envelope the job you are
applying for.
