Vacancy title:
5 Project Officers

Jobs at:
Straight Talk Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 27th July, 2018 at 05:00pm

Duty Station:
Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Straight Talk Foundation is a health communications National Non-Government Organization that was founded in 1993. For the Past 25 years lt has been the leading provider of various social and behavior change communication programs to various stakeholders in Uganda. The o 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 programme and interventions target young people as its primary audience, while parents and teachers are its secondary audience.

STF utilizes highly effective behaviour change communication models and combines mass media and face to face community outreach and mobilization programs. Straight Talk Foundation has existing opportunities available on two of its new projects including the Prevention of HIV/AIDS among Communities in Karamoja (PACK) under the Grants Management Unit, supported by the Irish Aid; whose main objective is to contribute to the reduction of new infections among the adolescents and young people in the Karamoja Sub-Region.
Straight Talk Foundation is therefore looking to recruit for the following position:

Post: 5 Project Officers ( Nebbi, Moyo, Yumbe, Abim & Kaabong)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The holder of the position will be responsible for implementation of field level STF programme operations in line with the set performance targets and STF policies and standards. The job holder also supports community orientations and mobilization in line with the STF policies. The role holder interfaces with both in-school and out-of-school young people and other stakeholders on a day-today basis.

Academic Background, Experience and Person Specifications:

•  Minimum of a Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Adult and Community Education or related field.
• At least 2 years working experience in development programmes of managing project operations is essential.
• Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in, Health, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection program delivery.
• Possession of demonstrable financial, planning and budget management skills is a MUST.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Ability to operate a motorcycle.

Job application procedure
Please refer to the detailed descriptions and the key selection criteria by visiting our website: www.straighttalkfoundation.org  Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter (attached as one document) indicating 3 referees, to;

The Human Resource &Administration Manager
Straight Talk Foundation
Plot 4, Acacia Avenue, Kololo,
P.O Box 22366 Kampala.

Candidates are encouraged to apply on line to email: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com  clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line. Deadline for receiving applications is Friday 27th July, 2018 at 05:00pm Ugandan Time.
Important to note:
Straight Talk Foundation is an equal opportunity employee; persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer:
Straight Talk Foundation does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agent