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Jobs at Refugee Law Project in Uganda- Community Outreach Officer

Job Title: Community Outreach Officer

Back Ground
The Peace Documentation Centre in Kitgum (KPDC), a collaboration between the Refugee
Law Project and the Kitgum Local Government are looking to fill a community outreach
position starting March 2012. The position is suitable for dynamic individuals with
experience working with communities and local governments, able to communicate across
cultures and is aware of the current trends in post-conflict reconstruction and peace
building.
Terms of Reference
I. Post Information
Post Title: Community Outreach Officer
Department: Research & Advocacy
Duration: One year renewable contract
Direct Supervision: Head of Office, Peace Documentation Centre, Kitgum
II. Job Description:
The Refugee Law Project through the Peace Documentation Centre in Kitgum is currently
running a number of peace building activities with communities across northern Uganda.
The activities are aimed at identifying, and where possible, addressing post-conflict concerns
of the communities. Through this position, the KPDC also intends to fill some element of
communities’ information gap as a way of bridging the gap between communities and
service providers. As such, the KPDC intends to embark on extensive work with the
communities.
The successful individual will be expected to maintain a consistent relationship with targeted
communities, liaise with community leaders, conduct presentations, sharing and participate
in community events with the aim of promoting the enhancing the goals of the KPDC.
III. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Spearhead and participate in community outreach events including sharing
information, making public presentations to various groups and providing feedback
2. Work with KPDC staff to design and review community outreach strategy and to
regularly provide recommendations to improve its effectiveness
3. Collaborate with RLP staff and members to develop community outreach plans
4. Engage local/community leaders, groups and organizations to build relationships
and gain support for the KPDCs goals
5. Document the implementation of all community outreach activities
6. Support RLP staff in the development of educational materials including factsheets,
posters, radio and tv ads, in appropriate languages, to increase awareness on peace
building
7. Assist the KPDC in monitoring and evaluating the impact of the community
outreach processes
8. Report on the progress of community outreach plans and make recommendations
for improving outcomes
IV. CONTACTS AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Community Outreach Officer has to maintain very good relations with all the project
staff, as well as with staff of partner organizations. This will facilitate communication on
issues regarding quality of support services.
V. SUPERVISION AND AUTHORITY
The Community Outreach Officer is supervised by the Senior Research Advisor . S/he in
turn supervises the Office Assistant.
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is Kitgum based, with a lot of field travel. The average working week is 40
hours.
VII. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
• Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work or Community Psychology
• Previous experience in community outreach in peace building
• Strong communications skills, particularly in engaging diverse audiences
• Proven maturity and ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Multi-lingual (English and Luo are a MUST)
• Team player, able to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Successful candidate will be required to work late evenings and sometimes over
weekends

How to Apply:
interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and CV electronically to: recruitment@refugeelawproject.org.
The position applied for must be indicated in the subject line of the email. copies of certificates should not be attarched and will be requested from short listed candidates only.

Attention: the Head of Operations & Programme Support
Refugee Law Project, School of Law, MUK
Plot No. 5 & 9 Perryman Gardens P.O Box 33903, Kampala

Deadline: 24th February 2012

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