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Position Title: Advocacy and Communications Officer

Duty Station: ACODEV regional Office in Kasese

Organization:Action for Community Development (ACODEV)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Reports to: Project Coordlnatorl Advocacy and Policy Team leader

Application Deadline:09th February 2015

Organizational Profile

Action for Community Development (ACODEV) is a national NGO that has been implementlng program in Uganda for 11 years now. We envision a society where children, women and men are healthy and economically productive. We serve and empower lndlvlduals, families and communities In Uganda through promoting locally driven, innovative  and sustainable solutions in the areas of Human   Rights, Health Promotion and Institutional Capacity Strengthening.

ACODEV has received funding to implement a 4-year PATH USAID Advocacy for Better Health project in 29 Sub-Counties ofKasese District. The goal oftf1eproject is to improve the quality, accessibility, and availability of hea!lh services by fostering citizen demand and enhancing the capacity of citizens to advocate for Improved responsiveness and accountability by decision-makers and service providers.

Job Purpose:

To support the promotion of cllizen¬led and evidence based advocacy for better health in Kasese District. Take lead In the implementation of all project advocacy actions and support identified advocacy champions to voice out issues to relevant duty bearers. Build capacity of sub-county level groups to lead local level advocacy forums for better health.

Minimum Qualifications and knowledge requirements:

Degree In Social Sciences, Development Studies. SWSA, and Mass Communication with relevant field experience;

Post graduate qualification in relevant field or its equivalent is an added advantage.

A minimum of 4 years of NGO experience in Health        

Mode of application:

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements should submit their cover leiters, CV, copies of academic documents and contacts for 3 referees by 09th February 2015 to:

Human Resources Dept, Action for Community Development,

 Plot 98/99 Masoli Rd, off Gayaza road,

 P.O Box 22234, Kampala Or ACODEV Regional Office, Kasese District;

 300 meters off Kasese Mbarara Highway near Rwenzorl Intemational Hotel

Only successful applicants will be contacted