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Kyaka, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)is national non- governmental organization that was established in 1995 to bring together organizations and individuals who are interested in advocating for the development and strengthening of an appropriate policy, legal, human rights and ethical response to Health and HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
For the past 20 years, UGANET mandate lies on the foundation that the law, legal policies and human rights are critical enablers in influencing the success of Health and HIV interventions intended to prevent further spread and also mitigate the adverse social impact and suffering caused by HIV and other Health conditions.
UGANET envisions a Uganda free from human rights abuses in the context of Health and HIV. Its current strategic goal is to Reduce HIV and Gender based Vulnerability through increased Legal and Social protection. UGANET employs three main strategies in pursuit of its goals – Advocacy and Policy influencing, Access to Justice to through provision of Legal aid, mobilizing community to drive their own change.
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2 Project Officers job at Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)
Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)
Job Description
Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET) is a Non-Government Organization that was established with a mandate to contribute to the national efforts in addressing human rights, ethical and legal chal- lenges that arise in the context of HIV, health and Gender.
With support from the Danish Embassy in Uganda, UGANET will be Implementing the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) Project under the Consortium leadership of Save the Children- Uganda.
The Project overall aim is to enhance climate resilience, promote inclusive development, and foster sustainable management of the environment.
UGANET is now seeking to recruit vibrant, competent and committed individuals to fill vacant positions for Project Officers in Kyegegwa District UGANET is looking for gender equality advocates with proven gender advocacy experiences, empowerment skills to realize enhanced gender equality and women empowerment among ref- ugees and host communities in relation to agriculture, climate change adaptation and sustainable management
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific roles for the position:
Be the UGANET program lead and representative in the district nurture and build relationships with community struct res and leaders th understand the need In
collaboratively work with other actors to achieve gender equality and women empowerment among refugees and host communities in relation to agriculture, dimate change adaptation and sustainable management of the environment.
Champion women and girl rights advocacy in the District coordinate and work along women grass root mobilisation for gender equality and women empowerment among refugees and host communities.
Lead the mobilization of and sustainably work with community activists, community leaders and other grass roots to address negative gender norms, attitudes and harmful practices in the district
Lead the coordination of all community mobilization activities such as monthly meetings, radio programs, raising awareness and community sensitizations in collaboration with community activists and effectively reach target groups with UGANET Gender Advocacy messaging.
Network and coordinate with the District Local Government and other officials to take part and champion gender equality and women empowerment programs within district local govemment programming
Work with all partners, including community leadership, Consortium and other CSO Actors, the local Government institutions, the media, to build a strong referral network that empowers, responds and supports needs of vulnerable women and girls in the District
To prepare timely and accurate activity and progress reports on the work undertaken on UGANET'S behalf.
To attend meetings and represent UGANET at other Fora as directed from time to time and prepare reports for the same. Track record and document results of working with Community structures and maintain contact with local women and girl groups.
Prepare success stories and material for the Website and other Public national documents
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Qualifications and Competencies
Required Academic Background, Experience and Person specifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or other related field.
At least 3(Three) years of Experience working in an NGO Setting. Knowledge about SASA! Together with the ability to pass it on to others will be an added advantage.
Any additional Course or Certificate in gender and women studies will be an added advantage.
A strong and self-driven person with ability to work with grass root communites and district leaders.
Knowledgeable about the local ecosystems of the district. and can fluently speak the local languages.
How to Apply
Candidates with the necessary qualifications, competences, skills and experience should submit an application letter, a current CV and copies of their certified academic/ professional certificates. Applications should indicate their telephone contacts, email address and include three professional referees.
The closing date for receiving of applications is Friday October 24, 2024 at 5.00PM.
Applications should be addressed to: Executive Director, UGANET
Plot 19, Valley Road Ministers' Village Ntinda - Kampala
Applications should be in either PDF or Word Documents and sent via email. applications@uganet.org
For more information: Please visit our website: www.uganet.org Office Telephone: 0414574531
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