Results and Communication Assistant ( People Performance Group, Uganda ) Eight of Uganda’s Development Partners (Austria, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the UK and the European Union) have established a Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) to manage coherent, harmonized and coordinated support aimed at enhancing democratic governance in Uganda. The DGF is establishing partnerships supporting Ugandan state and non-state actors within three interlinked components: Deepening Democracy; Rights, Justice and Peace; Voice and Accountability. Results and Communication Assistant  Role Summary: In cooperation with the Senior M & E and the Information and Docu­mentation Officers, the Results and Communication Assistant will ensure effective document management and key information-related Maintain   an   effective   DGF-wide   system   of  document management. Act as an in-house help desk for solving IT-problems. Maintain and update databases, including the consultant data base. Update the mapping of DGF-supported activities, projects and programs. Develop and maintain a DGF photo/video archive. Develop and maintain a DGF archive of case stories and best practices. Develop and maintain an archive of news clips, articles, and reports on DGF and its partners. Facilitate the work of Learning Platforms among DGF partners as required. Assist  in  the  production  and  dissemination  of  DGF publications. Assist in responding to requests for information about DGF. Assist in organizing partner meetings, staff seminars and thematic meetings.

Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree in development studies, communication, or similar field from a recognized University. At least 5 years of experience, directly focused on knowledge management and ICT in state institutions, NGOs and/or international development partners. Superior track record in the area of event management.

How to apply: Contact: Please send your applications to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “DGF - Position title”. E-mails: Max 2 MB. Closing date is 5PM on Thursday the 20th of September 2012. We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted. People Performance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug or go to www.kazijobs.com to apply online. For more information about the DGF and the job please visit www.dgf.ug.