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Job Title: Programs and Communication Officer
Location: Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Programs Director
About ADRA Uganda
We are a dynamic and impact-driven NGO operating in Uganda, committed to improving lives through interventions in Education, Food Security & Livelihood, Climate Change, and Health—with a strong focus on Adolescent Health, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), and the Reintegration of Girls into Schools. We seek a Programs and Communication Officer who is passionate about community transformation and has the skills to amplify our impact through compelling communication and program support.
Job Purpose
The Programs and Communication Officer will play a key role in research and proposal writing, and developing communication strategies that effectively showcase the impact of our work. The officer will be responsible for documenting success stories, writing donor reports, and creating content to enhance visibility through different communication channels. Additionally, the officer will take the lead in planning, executing, and managing advocacy campaigns that drive awareness and engagement around key programmatic themes.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Development and Implementation
- Conduct research to support program design and proposal development.
- Assist in writing grant proposals, concept notes, and donor reports.
- Support program monitoring and evaluation by collecting and analyzing data.
- Communications and Advocacy
- Develop and implement a communication strategy to enhance visibility and public engagement.
- Document and share program impact stories, testimonials, and case studies from the field.
- Create engaging content for newsletters, social media, and organizational reports.
- Maintain a digital library of photos, videos, and reports for donor engagement and public outreach.
- Coordinate with media houses and stakeholders to promote key messages on education, health, and community development.
- Lead on Campaigns and Public Awareness
- Design and execute targeted advocacy campaigns to amplify key program messages.
- Develop campaign materials, including posters, social media content, videos, and reports.
- Work with grassroots communities and stakeholders to mobilize participation in campaigns.
- Engage influencers, media, and policymakers to advocate for positive policy change.
- Monitor and evaluate campaign impact and effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Liaise with partners, and government agencies to foster strong relationships.
- Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and media engagements.
- Develop and manage relationships with community beneficiaries and program stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in program development, communication, or a similar role in the NGO sector.
- Proven experience in grant writing, proposal development, and fundraising.
- Strong research, writing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience in content creation for websites, newsletters, and social media.
- Experience in designing and executing campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
Desirable Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local Ugandan languages.
- Knowledge of digital media, photography, and video storytelling.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
- Passion for social impact and advocacy on issues affecting adolescents, women, and vulnerable communities.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a purpose-driven organization that is transforming lives in Uganda.
- Opportunity to grow and lead communication and program impact strategies.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, and at least two writing samples (grant proposal, impact story, or publication) to recruitment@adrauganda.org with the subject line: Programs and Communication Officer by 14th March, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Title: Project Manager -TOGETHER PROJECT
Organization: ADRA Uganda
Reports to: Programs Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of project management, monitoring evaluation and Donor requirements(Knowledge in managing Global Affairs Canada funded projects is an added advantage)
- Oversees the overall planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring of the project interventions
- Ensure that the gender perspective is fully integrated in all the project Activities
- Excellent advocacy and networking skills with ability to promote gender transformative SRHR advocacy at both the local and national levels
- Together with Salanga the monitoring consultants and project MEAL develop gender and SRHR sensitive indicators to assess the project impact
- Ensure that the effective monthly Data collection and timely upload in Kinaki software data analysis system for effective Data disaggregation and accurate reporting
- Ensure regular documentation of lessons learned and best practices based on a gender responsive SRHR programing approach
- The project manager should ensure that the project has a functional feedback mechanism clearly understood by the key partners, local government,
- Ability to identify opportunities contributing to proposal development gender and SRHR programming
- Must engage in SRHR and gender policies dialogues contributing to SRHR and gender policy reviews
- Oversee and strengthen the community led monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning groups to effectively advocate for gender equality, Health and SRHR services
- Organize and lead gender sensitive training for TOGETHER staff , partners, and community action groups – COLMEAL groups
- Ensure implementation of male engagement strategies to promote gender equitable SRHR practices
- The TOGETHER manager should ensure that the project beneficiaries access gender
- Responsible for financial cash flow planning and expenditure monitoring, approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project budgets.
- Human Resource Management (team level) for all staff and volunteers under the Programme.
- Supervision and periodical evaluation of the performance of the staff members of the Programme Team.
- Maintaining effective coordination and participation in the Donor’s planning and follow up meetings
- Organize weekly project management meetings and participation in the monthly HQ program PROCOM meetings
- Stakeholders Engagement, Networking and Collaboration/Community engagement
- Take overall lead in the coordination with key stakeholders such as Ministry of health, Ministry of Educaiton
- Ensure close collaboration and networking with ADRA Uganda consortium partners Mildmay and Straight Talk Foundation
- Ensure effective Coordinaiton and networking with the community of practice organizations-CARE, RIGHT to Play and Oxfam
- Ensure effective collaboration with the local government, culture and religion leaders and other partners at field level
- Regular participation in the health and protection cluster meetings at local and national levels
- Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops, and other fora.
- Ensure integration of project with other ongoing activities including that of ADRA Uganda and governments.
Documentation, Reporting, and knowledge management
- Network and collaborate with District Local Government, OPM, UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders in the Project Area.
- Writes and submits comprehensive quarterly progress reports, specific activity reports, and any other reports when necessary to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Reporting – monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilization; (Providing input to) narrative and financial Programme reporting.
- Semiannual and Annual reviews of progress towards project objectives.
- Take lead in documentation and sharing of Impact/success stories and best practices to promote learning.
- Organize quarterly review meetings for partners and communities at the project sites to reflect on project approaches, tools, impact of interventions, best practices, exit and sustainability strategies as well as create spaces and opportunities for action-learning
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the Project Coordinator job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in development studies, socio sciences or any other relevant course.
- At least seven years’ experience in field-based programme management roles.
- At least three years’ experience working with vulnerable communities and familiarity with humanitarian programming and implementation
- Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Capacity/potential in leadership, relationship management/networking, and coordination.
- Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to programme design.
- Proven facilitation skills.
- Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable
- Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae, application letter, recommendation letters from their previous employers and religious leader recommendation letter to recruitment@adrauganda.org.
Deadline: 14th March 2025