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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Action Against Hunger-Uganda is a vital branch of the global humanitarian organization, Action Against Hunger, dedicated to fighting hunger and malnutrition in Uganda. The organization has a strong presence in the country, implementing comprehensive programs aimed at addressing the root causes of hunger and improving the nutritional status of vulnerable populations.
Action Against Hunger-Uganda focuses on a multi-sectoral approach that integrates nutrition, food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and health interventions. These programs are designed to provide immediate relief to those in need while also promoting long-term sustainable development. The organization’s nutrition programs include therapeutic feeding centers and community-based initiatives that provide life-saving treatment to children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
In the realm of food security, Action Against Hunger-Uganda works to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience among local communities. The organization provides training and resources to smallholder farmers, helping them adopt improved farming practices and diversify their livelihoods. This support aims to increase food production, improve household incomes, and reduce vulnerability to food shortages.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are critical components of Action Against Hunger-Uganda's efforts to prevent malnutrition and improve overall health. The organization implements projects that ensure access to clean water, build sanitation facilities, and promote hygiene education. These initiatives help to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and create healthier living environments for communities.
Health interventions by Action Against Hunger-Uganda focus on strengthening local health systems and increasing access to essential healthcare services. The organization collaborates with local health authorities to train healthcare workers, improve healthcare infrastructure, and ensure the availability of essential medicines and supplies. These efforts contribute to better health outcomes and support the overall well-being of the population.
Job Title
Community Awareness Raising Expert-AFD job at Action Against Hunger
Job Description
National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) with funding from Agence Française de Development (AFD) is implementing the South Western Cluster WATSAN Infrastructure Development Project for the Mbarara and Masaka Areas. This is in line with the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Objectives and Strategies as outlined in Uganda’s Strategic Investment Plan (SSIP) for the Water and Environment Sector (2018 – 2030). As part of this project, NWSC intends to develop a water distribution network from the new Kagera water supply system to serve the people in Nakivale and Oruchinga refugee settlements and to construct appropriate sanitation infrastructure (public toilets) at public and institutional locations for the people in the settlements and a faecal sludge treatment plant to satisfy the population of the whole Isingiro District. This project will also involve various social safeguards including assessments on the willingness to pay for water and sanitation services, determination of tariffs for water and sanitation services, modulus operandi for water and sanitation services and gender mainstreaming approaches to support project sustainability.
Job summary and Purpose
We are looking for a highly motivated community awareness raising expert for a 2-year AFD funded WASH project in Isingiro district, Uganda who will be responsible for internal/external communication and public awareness for the project at community & national level. In collaboration with the Joint venture team, ACF leadership team, the government, stakeholders and beneficiaries, he/she will lead actions to ensure a timely information’s sharing by building a strong communication system.
Engagement:
You will work closely with local leaders, OPM, DLG, MWE, NWSC, NGOs, and other stakeholders to build robust networks that facilitate community involvement and awareness on project deliverables.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the development of a communication and public awareness strategy with focus on raising awareness on the project interventions, process and deliverables.
Support in implementation and monitoring of a communication and public awareness strategy with focus on raising awareness on the project interventions, process and deliverables with strong adherence to standards and guidelines.
Propose concrete solutions and approaches, as well as a set of standards for appearance and content development for communication with the stakeholders, public and media.
Explore and propose innovative project awareness-raising and promotional tools, actions, and materials matching the objective of the project and support the project staff in implementing actions, using the tools, and procuring the materials.
Lead the design and developing for production of relevant communication & information and awareness-raising materials and context specific information and ensure their dissemination to the local community and stakeholders.
Ensure existence of a strong M&E system for the project to monitor and evaluate content performance against Key Performance Indicators in the M&E framework.
Create, manage, and maintain accurate database and professional relationship of/with all partners participating in the project.
Facilitate partners meetings, workshops, or seminars when required.
Maintain calendar of key events/conferences/meetings and work with colleagues across the organization to maintain the internal collaboration and sharing.
Provide monthly reports outlining implemented activities and achieved results with the detailed quarterly communication / promotion plans.
Build and maintain health relationships with the key stakeholders in the project location.
Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications and Competencies
Degree in social sciences, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field is recommended.
Specific experience
Minimum of 5 years progressively working experience in national and international multimedia and non-media communications activities, including social media, focus group discussions, community meetings and dialogues, digital, video, audio, and print formats, is required while implementing community-based projects.
Relevant experience in social marketing, awareness raising and compensation claims preparation for infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience with drafting and implementing communication, outreach, and awareness-raising strategies and plans on issues related to the technical aspects of the applicant’s proposed strategy is required.
Demonstrated capacity on designing communication tools'
Demonstrated capacity in organizing large gathering events
Demonstrated experience with media relations is required.
Experience with AFD or other international donor-funded projects.
Experience in a refugee context and Implementing humanitarian – Development nexus project.
Good understanding of the local community content and connected power dynamics is desirable.
Required Skills
Proven track record in successfully developing and implementing community engagement strategies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively working with diverse community groups.
Experience in facilitating workshops, meetings, and community gatherings.
Knowledge of the WASH challenges and opportunities within rural areas of Uganda.
Good understanding of the WASH Social Behavior change programming.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Fluent in English and local languages spoken in Nakivale & Oruchinga settlements and Isingiro district.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
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