A number of
Development Partners in Uganda have decided to develop a joint Democratic
Governance Facility (DGF) to manage a coherent, harmonized and coordinated
multi- donor support programme aimed at enhancing democratic governance in
Uganda. It is based upon three components: Deepening Democracy; Rights, Justice
and Peace; Voice and Accountability.
Development Partners in Uganda have decided to develop a joint Democratic
Governance Facility (DGF) to manage a coherent, harmonized and coordinated
multi- donor support programme aimed at enhancing democratic governance in
Uganda. It is based upon three components: Deepening Democracy; Rights, Justice
and Peace; Voice and Accountability.
Job
Title: Information and
Documentation Officer
Title: Information and
Documentation Officer
Reporting
to: Head of Program
(HOP)
to: Head of Program
(HOP)
Work
centre: Kampala
centre: Kampala
Within the framework
of the DGF Communication Strategy, the Information and Documentation Officer
will work with the DGF management to inform about DGF-activities and document
results in a professional and transparent manner and communicate effectively
with a wide range of stake-holders.
of the DGF Communication Strategy, the Information and Documentation Officer
will work with the DGF management to inform about DGF-activities and document
results in a professional and transparent manner and communicate effectively
with a wide range of stake-holders.
Key
responsibilities:
responsibilities:
- Keep the DGF web-site updated and
well maintained. - Edit Quarterly Progress Reports
and the Annual Report. - Manage ad-hoc requests for
information from key stake-holders - Prepare minutes from meetings in
the Steering Committee & Board. - Provide editorial and quality
assurance support to programme staff. - Manage the DGF Intra and the Extra
Nets - Stimulate a culture of learning
within DGF and keep track of learning opportunities - Develop and maintain a database of
CVs of consultants. - Assist the HOP in preparing
programs for visiting missions.
Requirement:
Academic
and professional qualifications:
and professional qualifications:
- An advanced degree in Mass
Communication or related field preferably to Masters Level. - Excellent analytical,
communication and report writing skills. - Additional qualifications in
technical areas related to democratic governance.
Competencies
and experience:
and experience:
- At least three years experience
working in similar role. - Excellent proven “track record” in
report writing and documentation - Excellent inter-personal skills
and capacity to build effective professional relationships - Good knowledge of the media
landscape in Uganda High level of IT-skills and experience with desk-top
publishing.
How to apply:
Contact:
To apply please send
your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail
below. All applications shall be marked: “DGF – Position title”. E-mails: Max 2
MB. Closing date is 5 PM on Friday the 30th of December 2011.
your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail
below. All applications shall be marked: “DGF – Position title”. E-mails: Max 2
MB. Closing date is 5 PM on Friday the 30th of December 2011.
While
we thank all applicants for your interest, only the selected will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
we thank all applicants for your interest, only the selected will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance
Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda
Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda
Attn.:
The
Director
Director
E-mail:
application@ppg.co.ug
application@ppg.co.ug
For
more information about the jobs please visit www.dgf.ug
more information about the jobs please visit www.dgf.ug
