WHO Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs

WHO Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. WHO Uganda looking for “Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer“. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 03rd September 2022.

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency’s governing structure and principles, states its main objective as “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”.

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WHO Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer Jobs 2022

The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th August 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer to be based in Moroto, Uganda.

Recruiter World Health Organization (WHO)
Position Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer – (SSA)
Location Moroto, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University degree
Experience Required Minimum 05 years
Application Deadline 03rd September 2022

WHO Job Vacancy 2022

Purpose of the Position: In the context of the Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the country level, the incumbent will provide technical expertise to the team members, national authorities, related health and non-health partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Risk Communication and Community Engagement for the nutrition programs and activities throughout the full cycle of the incident, in line with WHO’s related policies and strategies.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications

Essential:

  • First university degree and equivalent professional training or self-study in health promotion, social sciences or health communication

Desirable:

  • An advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: public health & nutrition, health promotion, health communication, social mobilization, behavior change communication or other closely related field, from an accredited and recognized academic institutions.

Experience

Essential:

  • At least five (5) years of relevant professional work experience, at the national and international level, in development and implementation of risk communication and community engagement for public health programs or interventions.

Desirable:

  • Relevant work experience in outbreaks and/or health emergency operations;
  • Relevant experience in developing and Implementing Risk Communication and Community Engagement interventions;
  • Past work experience and skills in health promotion, behavioral research, developing IEC materials and conducting community engagement activities
  • Prior relevant work experience in WHO/UN system, health cluster partners, relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations, is desirable;
  • Knowledge of office software applications.

Other Details

  • Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
  • Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply WHO Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection………

The Closing Date: 03rd September 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.who.int
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