PATH Community Empowerment Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda

nical assistance to other project staff, CSO partners/umbrella
organizations, and community groups on the development and implementation of
effective community mobilization and engagement
strategies and approaches
under the communication strategy
•          Train
other project staff, CSO partners/umbrella organizations, and community groups
on community engagement/mobilization strategies/approaches and facilitation of
community action plans and community-led advocacy
•          In
collaboration with other project staff, CSO partners / umbrella organizations,
and communication groups, conduct assessment
of motivations for community advocacy involvement
•          In
collaboration with other project staff, CSO partners / umbrella organizations,
and community groups, conduct community assessments
of health and social service challenges, needs,
and priorities of community groups
•          Contribute
to the development of communication materials and community engagement/citizen
advocacy tools, curriculums, and trainings for CSO partners and community
groups
•          Collaborate
with other project staff to develop strategies and approaches to engage and
link mobilized community members, leaders, and groups with broader CSO advocacy
initiatives
•          Lead
development of a comprehensive communication strategy for the project
•          In
collaboration with other project staff, liaise with national and district officials,
partner CSOs/umbrella organizations, implementing partners, and community
groups to identify and strengthen platforms for meaningful engagement of
community members and CSO representatives in decision-making and policy
processes
•          Represent
the project at the district, regional, and national levels to elevate project goals and contribute to
dialogue on the importance of advocacy, accountability, and good governance for
health and development
•          Build
and maintain relationships with national and subnational governments,
development partners, health professionals and professional associations,
consultants, and CSOs; convene relevant stakeholders and champions when
necessary
•          Contribute
to the development of project work plans and collection of monitoring and
evaluation data for reporting on outcomes and activities

Required Skills

 
•          Demonstrated
experience in developing and implementing behavior change programming at the
community level
•          Demonstrated
success in engaging and mobilizing communities related to health and
development in Uganda
•          Proven
ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with government
personnel, NGO partners, international organizations, and community groups
•          Proven
experience in capacity strengthening and advisory work
•          Knowledge
of the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Uganda
•          Demonstrated
ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise,
compelling, and easily understandable manner
•          Expert
computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
•          Ability
to travel up to 25% of the time

Required Experience:

•          Master’s
or other advanced degree in public health, social sciences,
international development, or related field,
•          A
minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience coordinating and
managing a wide variety of behavior change, community and health projects in
Uganda,
•          Experience
developing social and behavior change communication strategies.

    Note: You must have legal authorization to work in Uganda.

How to Apply:

For detailed job descriptions, required skills and required experience as well
as application guidance, please visit PATH website (www.path.org/jobs ) Please
do indicate the position tracking code and the work station in the subject line
of your letter of intent.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Uganda to be considered and
confirm this in their cover letter.

Application materials must be submitted in English. Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in
this position and how you meet the requirements.

PATH offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive
compensation and benefits based on experience. Salary and benefit package are paid in UGX.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer