Senior Programme Officer Job Vacancy at ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter

Job Title:  Senior Programme Officer Membership Development, Marketing & Board Liaison

SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & BOARD
LIAISON (ED OFFICE) - NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
VACANCY AT ANPPCAN UGANDA CHAPTER
The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)
Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of
children with particular focus on preventing and redressing violations of children’s rights.
ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her
team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following position:
Position : Senior Programme Officer Membership Development, Marketing & Board Liaison
(ED’s Office)
Duty Station : Kampala with periodic travel upcountry
Reports to : Executive Director
Purpose of the position
The overall purpose of the position is to enhance the effective execution of the functions of the Office of the
Executive Director in the core areas of membership development, fundraising and Board support.
Specific Tasks:
A. Membership Development
The major responsibility in this area is to develop and implement an effective membership development
strategy that ensures recruitment and retention of contributing and active members at all levels of the
organisation. The specific tasks under this will include;
1) Maintaining a comprehensive and up-to date database/ register of all ANPPCAN members at all levels.
2) Developing and implementing targeted membership engagement/recruitment activities including a
membership benefits package.
3) Maintaining regular flow of information between ANPPCAN and her members including targeted
information packages.
4) Developing /delivering appropriate and effective training and capacity building activities for members.
5) Organising the periodic and constitutional fora of members including the General Assembly.
B. Marketing and Fundraising
The major responsibility in this area is to develop and implement an effective fundraising and resource
mobilisation strategy that engenders resources to support ANPPCAN’s work and programmes. The specific
tasks include;
1) Ensuring proper operation of back office systems, processes and procedures to support all aspects of
fundraising.
2) Working with the information office to ensure effective communication to the public and
selected/targeted strategic audiences about the work of the organisation
SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & BOARD
LIAISON (ED OFFICE) - NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
3) Building successful long-term and productive relationships with institutional donors, corporate entities and
individual donors. This includes maintaining relationships with existing donors, responding to their
requests regularly, and keeping them updated about the work of the organization
4) Working with other sections to ensure the development of effective fundraising, branding and marketing
collateral materials (annual report, brochures, donor reports, newsletters, etc.) designed to profile
ANPPCAN’s work.
5) Keeping abreast of major trends in fundraising in Uganda and internationally to ensure that ANPPCAN
benefits from current knowledge, resources and techniques
6) Compiling and maintaining a database of international and local donor organisations (international
foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations)
7) Regularly monitoring donor websites and identifying and informing management of donor opportunities
matching the work of ANPPCAN and ensuring that the ANPPCAN website is regularly updated with
information about organization’s work.
8) Supporting the Executive Director and Management Team in developing business plans to generate
income from various sources.
9) Organize fundraising events for the organization
C. Board Liaison
The major responsibility in this area is to support the Executive Director in ensuring effective coordination and
execution of Board activities. The specific tasks include the following;
1) Organizing and coordinating Board meetings and events.
2) Maintaining proper documentation of Board meetings and decisions.
3) Through the Executive Director ensuring effective follow up of Board resolutions and directives.
4) Maintaining communication with Board members and keeping them informed about the developments in
the organizations as may be necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications and person specifications
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing and Communication Management/Public
relations. Specific training in development communication is very advantageous or a degree in
Development studies/ Management with solid experience in development communication obtained from
a recognized institution.
• At least three years’ experience in the development field in an NGO context preferably in a position
involving substantial communication with external stakeholders.
• Warm and outgoing personality able to inspire a cross section of audiences.
• Effective and confident communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills ( in English)
• Able to analyse, synthesize and conceptualise complex issues
• Highly result oriented
• Multi-tasking skills
• Action-oriented, self-starter with strong initiative.
SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & BOARD
LIAISON (ED OFFICE) - NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
• Excellent IT communication skills ( including versatility in social media platforms and internet based
solutions)
• Interest in child rights issues



HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should fill in and submit a Vacancy Application Form which is available on
the website to the email address - recruitment@anppcanug.org.
Deadline for submission: Sunday 3rd March 2013 – any applications received after this date will not
be considered
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form
of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 3rd March 2013