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Local Activism Program Officer Job at Center for Domestic Violence Prevention ( CEDOVIP ) - Career Opportunity in Uganda


Vacancy title:
Local Activism Program Officer

Jobs at:
Center for Domestic Violence Prevention ( CEDOVIP )

Deadline of this Job:
16th November 2017

Duty Station:
Uganda

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Job details:
Center for Domestic Violence Prevention ( CEDOVIP ) seeks a full time program manager to support the Executive Director in the implementation of CEDOVIP‘s strategic plan and to provide leadership to the program and administration staff, and Local Activism program Officers to implement the community mobilization activities. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated commitment to promote gins and women's rights. S/he will be committed to getting results in a fast paced environment. CEDOVIP is a local NGO that works to prevent violence against Women and girls (VAWG) in Uganda. We work with women, men, government institutions, policy makers, civil society and the media.
Position: Local Activism Program Officer
Experience required for Local Activism posts
  • At least three years NGO experience, preferably in human rights programming
  • Demonstrate commitment and passion for promoting human rights and working on violence prevention
  •  A holder of first degree in a relevant field
  • Self-motivated and displays initiative
  •  Knowledge and awareness of gender, human rights, violence against women issues
  • Experience in familiarity with CEDOVIP methodologies a plus.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  •  Fluent in community language(s) (Ngakaramajong for Moroto and or, Kupsabiny for Kween) and English
  • Computer literate
Job application procedure
Submit thoughtful cover letter, CV and a one page writing sample that describes: for the program manager position-how you would foster and sustain a positive and results-oriented work environment; and for the local activism position a thoughtful cover letter, CV and a one page writing sample that describes: how you would work to engage both men and women to prevent VAWG in Uganda, to Center tor Domestic Violence Prevention. Deadline for applications is 16th November 2017.
Note: Do not send copies of transcripts/certificates.
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All applications should be sent to:
CEDOVIP, Plot 16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya
E PO Box 6770, Kampala, Uganda
incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the deadline. No phone calls and email applications please!

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