Fresher Program Officer, SRHR Alliance NGO Jobs – Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Job Title: Program Officer, SRHR Alliance
Organization: Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: National Programme Coordinator (NPC)
About US:
Straight Talk Foundation (STF) is a health communications National Non Governmental Organisation that was founded in 1993. For the past 25 years it has been the leading provider of various social and behavior change communication programs to various stakeholders in Uganda. The organization has immense experience in the use of modern communication program approaches in addressing diverse health and development issues. STF implements activities through print, radio and face to face communication. Its programs and interventions target young people as its primary audience, while parents and teachers are its secondary audience. STF utilises highly effective behaviour change communication models and combines mass media and face to face community outreach and mobilization programs.
Job Summary: The Program Officer, SRHR Alliance will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the SRHR Alliance Secretariat.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Alliance Secretariat in planning and executing joint advocacy work among its partners.
- Support the National Program Coordinator in the development and monitoring of work plans and budgets.
- Compile progress reports for joint activities implemented by the SRHR Alliance partners.
- In consultation with the NPC mobilize targeted SRHR Alliance partners to participate in joint Alliance workshops/ meetings.
- Liaise with SRHR Alliance partners on various operational, technical and program areas as well as project-related issues.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Straight Talk Foundation (STF) Program Officer, SRHR Alliance job placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences or any other related discipline from a recognized University.
- Two years of experience, working with an NGO involved in SRHR field.
- Previous experience working with young people will be an added advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills
- Good report writing skills
- Advocacy and M&E skills and experience.
- Team work-oriented and possession of multi-tasking skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Excellent time management and planning skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to apply online with a copy of updated CV and a cover letter (attached as one document) indicating three professional referees addressed to;
Human Resource & Administration Manager,
Straight Talk Foundation
Plot 4, Acacia Avenue, Kololo,
P.O Box 22366, Kampala. Uganda
Email to: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line.
Deadline: 1st March 2019
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