Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Officers - Uganda

Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental (NGO) organization that implements strategic communication programs aimed at influencing positive behavior change for the social development of men, women and children in Uganda and the entire East African Region. CDFU is working with the NU-HITES, a 5 year project funded by USAID, and implemented by a consortium led by Plan International USA towards a common goal of improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the populations in Lango and Acholi sub regions in Northern Uganda. CDFU wishes to recruit qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans for the following positions: Position: Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Officers (2 Lira, Kitgum Sub offices) Major Responsibilities, Based in Kitgum Sub- Office(1), Lira Sub-Office (1). And reporting to Sub Region Project Coordinator BCC Advisor. Work as a part of the team with to design, implement and monitor BCC interventions in the project area. Responsible for providing support to implement BCC activities in 3-5 districts. She/he will participate in the design of BCC strategies, materials development and pretesting, and dissemination. Be responsible for training and maintaining a network of peer educators, women and parents' groups. With M &E team, design tools and track implementation, prepare activity reports to feed into NU-HITES' monthly, quarterly and annual reports. (State your preference for either Kitgum or Lira)

Requirement: Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Communication, Community Health, Social Sciences, Population or related field. 3 years' experience implementing BCC interventions. Experience of working with communities, districts, NGOs and government Good presentation and writing skills. Computer skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Proficiency in Acholi or Lango an added advantage.

Experience: 3

How to apply: Interested applicants should deliver their applications with a detailed C.V, Copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and Addresses of three referees. Apply to: The Human Resource Officer, CDFU, P. 0. Box 8734, Plot 58, Kiira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala. Applications should be hand delivered at the following address not later than 16″' October 2012, 5.00pm. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.