JOB TITLE: Volunteer

JOB STATION: WHRDN-U Secretariat, Plot 1789 Old Kira Road Bukoto JOB SUMMARY:

The volunteer will support WHRDN-U secretariat in planning and implementing, activities related ICT& communication, protection, capacity building and advocacy. The Volunteer should be willing to join a growing organization. The incumbent will gain experience in project management at a national feminist organization and take part in promoting the rights and protection of Women Human Rights Defenders.

Key Tasks

In consultation WHRDN-U’s communication’s resource person to implement period communication tasks/activities.
Support to document experiences of women defenders, stories of change, and newspaper
Support with implementing social media and online content, and internet related campaigns
Support to give speeches, and conduct trainings before various audiences
Support with disseminating regular information to members of the network
Support with writing, reviewing and editing reports, articles and meeting notes
Support with preparing and delivering presentations among bigger audiences
In collaborate with the IT resource person, support with IT related operations
In collaboration with IT resource person, support with conducting IT digital security
In collaboration with staff assist with organizing workshops, meetings
Collaborate with relevant staff to implement protection and advocacy related activities

Qualifications, Skills and experience

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelors’ Degree in any of the areas ; Mass communication, Information Technology, Development studies, Social Sciences human rights, or any other related fields
With evidence excellent writing and public speaking skills
With evident good digital security management skills
At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience working with human rights NGOs in communication, IT and program
Must have proven interest in reading and researching
Proven excellent writing and computer literacy skills

Qualities and competencies of ideal candidate

Proven ability to work under pressure and ability to multi-task (very desired)

Result oriented with good interpersonal skills
Demonstrated interest to grow with a young organization
Responsible, flexible, adaptable, and will to travel up country for field work
Demonstrate commitment to end Violence Against Women Prevention and girls women’s rights, feminist principles , human rights, and social justice broadly
Proven team player
Proven ability to organize and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders;

NOTE: ONLY FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PREFERRED FOR THIS POSITION

NB: This is a paid position (modest facilitation) for transport and lunch.

How to Apply:

Deadline: 16 March, 2022 at
Age: Between 22- 30 years
All interested and qualified persons should be submit their application, CV via email on info@whrdnuganda.org to Women Human Rights Defenders Network Uganda (WHRDN-U) addressed to the Executive Director. OR hand delivery to our physical Office: Women Human Rights Defenders Network Uganda

Plot 1789 Old Kira Road Bukoto, P.O.Box 52 72 Kampala,

Telephone: 0414672585 / 0756457038 for directions