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Post Title: Communication and Advocacy Officer, UNWOMEN (Ugandan Nationals only)
Location :Kampala
- (Uganda)
Organisation: UN
Country Team (UNCT)
Post Level: SB-4
Languages Required :English
Starting Date: 1
October 2013 (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
Type of Contract:
Service Contract
Duration of Contract:
1 year
Background
Information:
The UN Country Team (UNCT) in
Uganda is supporting the Government of Uganda to address key development
challenges based on the UN Development Assistance Framework and the Government
of Uganda’s five year National Development Plan. In line with UN Reforms, the
Resident Coordinator’s Office supports full coordination within the UNCT by
promoting collaboration through joint programming including a Joint Programming
on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
The UN Joint Programming on
Gender Equality (UNJPGE) entails collaboration among 8 participating UN
Agencies in the concept of Delivering as One, the Government of Uganda (GOU)
and civil society with financial support from DFID. The JPGE is coordinated by
UN Women. The JPGE includes provision of resources for strengthening capacity
of the strategic institutions within government in gender mainstreaming
activities.
Under the overall guidance of the
Country Representative and under direct supervision of the coordinator of the
joint Programme on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, (GEWE).
The Communication and Advocacy
Officer works with UN Women Joint Programme on Gender Equality, other
Participating UN Agencies, Government, civil society and other implementing
partners ensuring successful visibility of Joint Programme on gender equality.
Description of
Responsibilities :
Application Deadline
6 September, 2013
How To Apply:
For further details on the terms of reference and
application processes, please visit
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=39995 and submit applications
based on the instructions provided online.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
UNDP/UNWOMEN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
women are highly encouraged to apply.
