Rucruitment for Information Education and Communication (IEC) Officer (1 Post)

Post: Information Education and Communication (IEC) Officer (1 Post)

Duty Station: RHU Head Office, Kampala
Reports to:     Project Coordinator

Job Purpose
Primarily to initiate and implement the IEC aspects of the Healthy Action Project for the purpose of reinforcing te advocacy initiatives, and related organizational deliverables.

Core Responsibilities:
1.    Develop a communication plan for the health Action project and help develop and disseminate tailored communication messages.
2.    Build a Virtue collaborative forum for exchanging strategic resources within and between countries.
3.    Document and share lessons learned and exchange effective practice nationally and regionally.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required
•    At least three years proven experience in designing, implementing and monitoring and valuation of IEC/BCC programmes.
•    Skills in audience analysis, segmentation and strategic communication
•    Wide knowledge and practical skills in communicating Reproductive Health is a must, as well as the least three year’s experience

Qualification:
A degree in communication such as mass communication; a master’s degree and additional training in project planning and management will be an added advantage

Additional training
•    Certificate in advocacy, BCC, or IEC will be an added advantage

How to apply
Submit by post or hand-deliver an application latter and attach certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of three referees including day time telephone numbers to:

The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda,
P. O. Box 10746 KAMPALA
Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office , Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Closing Date: 9th February 2011. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

NB: Female applicants are encouraged