THE CROSS-CULTURAL FOUNDATION OF UGANDA
VACANCIES FOR (1) A COMMUNICATIONS/ADVOCACY OFFICER AND
(2) A ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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BACKGROUND
The Cross-cultural Foundation of Uganda is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting culture
as an essential dimension for equitable and sustainable development in our country. We have three main
interlinked programme areas, through which we work to achieve our mission. They are ‘Culture in
Development’ which involves research and documentation of cases that illustrate the value of culture in
development work; ‘Promoting Cultural Heritage’ which involves supporting local initiatives to promote
culture, heritage education and policy advocacy for heritage development and protection; and finally
‘Managing Diversity’ that aims at identifying civil society strategies to increase spaces for pluralism in Uganda.
The Foundation deliberately maintains a small staff complement because we see ourselves as catalysts rather
than implementers and as such most of our work is done in collaboration with partner organizations. Over
the past six years, the Foundation has expanded the scope of its work and generated knowledge to illustrate
the value of culture in development. We are now looking for two dynamic individuals, who are self-driven
and team players to fill in the posts of Communications /Advocacy Officer and Administrative Assistant, as
described below:
B.
VACANCIES
1. COMMUNICATIONS /ADVOCACY OFFICER
Job description and profile
The Communications / Advocacy Officer’s tasks will fall under the following five result areas:
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Communication strategy development
 Develop and implement a communication / advocacy plan
 Identify relevant /topical issues for engagement
Documentation and dissemination
 Documentation of organizational information
 Edit, proof read and format information generated – packaged for different audiences and occasions
 Update website
Knowledge management / Advocacy
 Identify relevant target audiences for different knowledge
 Work with the media on identified issues
 Organise fora for engagement and participate in shows, fairs, exhibitions, to showcase the
organisation’s work
Representation: Networking and public relations
 Effectively represent the Foundation at public fora, as delegated by the Supervisor
 Participate in discussions relevant to the organisation’s agenda
 Identify and network with potential partners in promoting the organisation’s interests
Programme support
 Monitor and evaluate of the outputs and impact of the communication strategy and advocacy plan
 Fundraise for the implementation of the communications and advocacy plan
 Participate in planning, budgeting and other staff meetings
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Profile: Communications Advocacy Officer
Personal attributes
 Interested in culture in development – the organisation’s focus
 Team player with good leadership and negotiation skills
 A learner, listener and willing to multi-task
 Pleasant and dynamic personality
 Methodical – giving attention to detail
Academic qualifications and competence
 Masters in Social Policy /Mass Communications /Education /Development Journalism or related
field
 Minimum of 5 years experience
 A track record of having made a difference through an advocacy campaign
 Proficient in written and verbal English
 Proficient in using ICT and social media
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job description and profile
The Administrative Assistant’s tasks will fall under the following five result areas:
1. Front Desk duties
 Brief visitors to the Foundation on the organization’s activities/objectives
 Managing telephone and email communication and ensuring urgent matters are communicated /
delegated to the relevant officers immediately.
 Ensure proper and regular delivery and posting of mails both incoming and outgoing (via post and
email).
2. Secretarial services
 Carry out secretarial duties/administrative support for the Foundation including word-processing,
typesetting, proof reading documents
 Maintain an effective filing system – electronic and paper based filing
 Make appointments, receive visitors and keep record of CCFU contacts.
 Ensure timely and quality photocopying and binding of CCFU documents as required
3. Information Dissemination
 Assist the Communication / Advocacy officer in the day to day running of the CCFU Resource
Centre, in his/her absence.
 Support CCFU external events as and when required
4. Financial accounts support
 Data entry and filing of financial transactions and ensure efficient recording and retrieval from filing
system upon request.
5. Other duties
 Any other duty assigned by the CCFU Finance and Administrative Officer
Profile of the Administrative Assistant
Personal attributes
 Interest in culture and development
 Dynamic and team player
 A learner and willing to multi-task
 Pleasant personality
 Methodical – giving attention to detail
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Academic qualifications and competence
 A Diploma /Degree holder in related field (Administration, Secretarial Studies)
 Good written and oral English
 Secretarial and office management skills
 Proficient ICT skills
 Accounts and basic book keeping skills, an added advantage
 Minimum 3 years’ experience
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda
Kampala, January 2014
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