Communications and Advocacy Capacity Building Specialist RTI INTERNATIONAL

RTI INTERNATIONAL has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement the 5-year USAID/Uganda School Health and Reading Program in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Government of Uganda. The primary objectives of the program are to improve early grade reading outcomes for children in primary school and to develop sustainable health education systems that support national HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. RTI is an independent, nonprofit institute dedicated to improving the human condition. With a staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers a full spectrum of innovative and multidisciplinary research, development and technical services worldwide. RTI is the lead implementer of the USAID/Uganda School Health and Reading Program and is seeking suitable candidates to fill the following positions: Communications and Advocacy Capacity Building Specialist Will provide the overall communications support for the project and translate the project goals and vision into messages that will speak to children, parents, teachers, and all Ugandans with respect to students’ improved learning. S/he will also provide capacity building for the MOES in the area of strategic communication and other associated tasks. S/he will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of a strong communications campaign, as well as provide capacity building support to the MOES and counterparts. The Specialist will help raise national awareness on the issues of early grade reading and improving student learning.

Requirement: Master degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field; 6 years of increasingly responsible experience in communications in social sector; Familiarity with communications approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring communications strategies; Experience conducting communications campaigns and capacity building efforts in Uganda; Fully competent in information systems skills, particularly in publications software; Ability to train and develop capacity in regional and country-level staff; Experience working on a USAID-funded or other donor project pertaining to technical and organization capacity development.

How to apply: All positions are expected to be based in Kampala, Uganda and require fluency in English and excellent interpersonal, communication and team work skills. Please email cover letter and CV to ugandaliteracy@rti.org by July 13, 2012. Applicants must include the POSITION TITLE in the subject line of their email. To team more about RTI and our work in international development, please visit: www.rti.org/idg. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.