Communication and Advocacy Officer Job Vacancyat UN Country Team (UNCT) in Uganda

Job Title: Communication and Advocacy Officer, UNWOMEN (Ugandan Nationals only)

Organisation: UN Country Team (UNCT)

Languages Required :English

Starting Date: 1 October 2013 (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration of Contract: 1 year

Background Information:
The UN Country Team (UNCT) in Uganda is supporting the Government of Uganda to address key development challenges based on the UN Development Assistance Framework and the Government of Uganda’s five year National Development Plan. In line with UN Reforms, the Resident Coordinator’s Office supports full coordination within the UNCT by promoting collaboration through joint programming including a Joint Programming on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
The UN Joint Programming on Gender Equality (UNJPGE) entails collaboration among 8 participating UN Agencies in the concept of Delivering as One, the Government of Uganda (GOU) and civil society with financial support from DFID. The JPGE is coordinated by UN Women. The JPGE includes provision of resources for strengthening capacity of the strategic institutions within government in gender mainstreaming activities.

Under the overall guidance of the Country Representative and under direct supervision of the coordinator of the joint Programme on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, (GEWE).
The Communication and Advocacy Officer works with UN Women Joint Programme on Gender Equality, other Participating UN Agencies, Government, civil society and other implementing partners ensuring successful visibility of Joint Programme on gender equality.
Description of Responsibilities :

Application Deadline 6 September, 2013

How To Apply:
For further details on the terms of reference and application processes, please visit http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=39995 and submit applications based on the instructions provided online.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNDP/UNWOMEN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.