External Relations Assistant

The External Relations Assistant reports to the External Relations Associate. The ER Assistant maintains contact with three Sub-Offices (Adjumani. Arua and Mbarara) and other UN agencies, NGOs, government partners to facilitate alignment and accuracy of information. As and when required, the ER Assistant will provide support to other units under the respective area of responsibility, including Comms and Operational Reporting.

• Develop concept notes and funding proposals.
• Organize donor missions
• Support monitoring of implementation of donor contributions
• Draft donor reports

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Journalism, Political science, Law, Media.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Sound security awareness.
• Have affinity with or interest in donor relations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Area(s) of expertise: Communication, Information technology, Legal affairs.
• Driving license.