Jobs at Marie Stopes in Uganda- Relations Manager

Job Title: External Relations Manager

Marie Stopes Uganda seeks to fill the vacant position below and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates;

Job Title: External Relations Manager

Supervisory Controls: All incumbents will work under the supervision of the Country Director or his/her designee and will be located at the Support Office in Kampala.

Physical Ability: The ability to travel within the districts of Uganda and abroad Contractual Period: TWO (2) Years

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Advocacy

The post holder will be a high level representative of the organization, shaping the perceptions of MSU among stakeholders, the Ministry of Health, development partners and other actors in the following aspects;

    Represent MSU at regular foura and at high level meetings both national and regionally
    Work with partners to drive forward advocacy priorities of operational importance to the organization
    Manage MSU’s central relationships with development partners and the Ministry of Health



2.  New Business Development

The post holder will lead on all fundraising and new business development done by MSU. The post holder will work with members of the Senior Management Team to develop “concepts, proposals, cultivate donor relationships and negotiate with partners. The post holder will also;

    Work with members of the senior management team to identify opportunities and funding needs
    Author concept notes and proposals with input from multiple sources
    Create budgets with support from the MSU finance team
    Develop donor relationships, including securing donor meetings, organizing visits and following up on funding opportunities
    Respond to donor requests

3. Communications

The post holder will work with MSU’s communications team to create corporate communications materials that represent MSU as an innovative and effective organization by;

    Commissioning corporate materials as needed and manage the MSU website
     Managing and accompanying journalist visits and requests as needed, including those by the international press
    Authoring press releases as needed
    Putting out a quarterly newsletter
    Writing stories and other material for donor and MSU publications

Requirement:

    Be educated to a University degree level
    Be completely fluent in English numerate, and a clear, concise strong writer
    Have a firm track record of securing multi-million dollar funding for development programmes, especially from bilateral donors
     Be sensitive, diplomatic and engaging
    Be able to travel within Uganda regularly and internationally occasionally
    Have significant experience of high level representation and strong presentation skills
    Be experienced in planning of advocacy campaigns and events
    Be deadline driven and maintain their sense of humour under pressure
    Be able to articulate complicated concepts to a variety of audiences, including potentially contentious issues
    Be able to work independently and juggle multiple, pressing priorities
    Have experience in dealing with press requests
    Have existing relationships and connections within the Ugandan health sector (desirable)
    Have basic photography skills (desirable)

Attitude/ Motivation

    Pro-choice and interested in reproductive health
    Committed to personal development
    Pragmatic and flexible approach
    Decisive and excellent judgement.

How to apply:

To apply: Please send a CV and Cover letter by email to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug or by post to the Senior Manager, People and Development, Plot 1020, Kisugu-Muyenga, P.O Box 10431, Kampala-Uganda, quoting the position title by 6.pm on Friday September 14, 2012.

Marie Stopes Uganda is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Marie Stopes Uganda is thankful to all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.


Deadline: 14th Sept 2012