United Nations
Development Programme

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Kampala, Uganda

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In the year 2000, all 189 Governments of the world agreed to meet eight goals that will end extreme poverty by 2015 – The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs are a unique international agreement that are time-bound, measurable and have the public commitment of every Head of State in the world. All eight MDGs are achievable by 2015, but only if governments live up to their promises. 

UNDP Kampala is looking for a suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the above-mentioned post. The successful candidate will work in the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, with secondary reporting to the UN Millennium Campaign Africa. The MDG Campaign Officer is guided by the priories set out in UN Millennium Campaign’s Strategic Plans for 2010-2013 and the priorities of the Uganda UN Country Team.

The MDGs Campaign Officer will be expected to carry out the following tasks:  
1.Supports coordinated actions of UNCT and UN Millennium Campaign to achieve the MDGs
•Support the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) to align UNCT’s strategies, UNDAF, and activities including the monitoring and evaluation framework to the MDGs;
•Act as an effective liaison between the campaign partners and UN agencies working on MDG related issues and facilitate strategic partnerships;
•Support the RC’s office in relation to dialogue with governments on the MDGs by providing relevant advocacy and information material.

2.Support national partners in design and implementation of national strategies
•Support the development of strategic partnerships at the national and local levels;
•Provide appropriate technical and other support to strengthen the capacity of national partners in relation to policy, strategy development, tools for impact monitoring and communication;
•Promote and implement the advocacy and campaign strategy in the country;
•Promotes inclusion of and linkages of the UN Millennium Campaign with the work plan and strategy of the UN Communications, the UNCT and other relevant groups

3.Support planning and design of strategies for communications and media outreach
•Support the development and implementation of a communications and outreach activities based on the collaborative framework of UN Millennium Campaign and UN;
•Support campaign partners to develop and implement effective communications and media strategies;
•Act as a spokesperson on key issues related to MDGs, as and when required under instruction.

4.Support fundraising efforts of national partners
•Support partners to develop innovative and effective national strategies as a basis for fund mobilisation. Support the partners during the funding process;
•Facilitate links between UNCT, the donor community and campaign partners;
•Support partners to strengthen their capacity to manage and account for resources;
•Support the development of advocacy and information material that will enhance the Office of the Resident Coordinator’s efforts for resource mobilisation in support of the achievement of the MDGs.

5.Active in the Millennium Campaign’s regional activities
•Under the guidance of the Deputy Director – Africa and the Regional Coordinator for East Africa support the coordination of the Campaign’s activities in East Africa;
•Actively participate in the shaping of the strategies and operational plans of the UN Millennium Campaign in Africa and globally;
•Lend specific competences to the advancement of the Campaign generally.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

•Advanced Degree in social sciences, environmental sciences, gender, communications, journalism, public relations, political science, humanities or other related field.
•At least 2 years demonstrated working experience post-advanced degree completion in an institution, including the media, academia, research institution, the public or private sectors, in development organisations and social movements.
•Ability to apply sound technical knowledge and skills in development work, media, current affairs, and communications to plan and implement MDG campaign and advocacy.
•Proven track record to engage and mobilize key constituencies at the national and local level (e.g. civil society and community-based organizations, youth, parliamentarian and legislators, media, private sector and local authorities)
•Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills with the ability to conceptualise, articulate and debate issue related to MDGs.  
•Ability to build partnership and manage communications with media, NGOs, government officials, the UN System in-country and in the region and others.

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• 00050470UGA/10/68/GEN

• 31st March 2011

• UNDP - KAMPALA

• KAMPALA

• 00059299

• NOB

• One year (renewable)