Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role overview
Working at project location – In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.
The Communications and Advocacy Adviser will be responsible for maintaining internal communications strategies for MAKE WAY-VSO Uganda to keep project beneficiaries and partners informed of the MAKE WAY project presence, information, and events. The Adviser will be expected to investigate preferred communications channels and ways for delivering information to different target groups as well as do research and write stories that capture the impact of the project. The ideal candidate will ensure the production of quality communication materials and information’s throughout the project working hand in hand with other volunteers who will be engaged in a similar project.

Ideal Applicant Summary
Essential:
Knowledge/qualifications:
• Relevant bachelor’s degree – communications, public relations, journalism or a similar discipline
• Master’ degree in any of the above related fields will be added advantage.

Experience:
• At least 3 years demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a developing country and/or INGO
• Experience in communications for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) programming is an added advantage.

Skills/Abilities:
• Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the process.

Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities
• VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Allowance
• As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.

Accommodation
• VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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