Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization Jobs

Location: Uganda

Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) is a specialised institution of the EAC whose aim is to harmonise, develop and adopt conservation and management measures for the sustainable utilisation of living resources of Lake Victoria to optimise socio-economic benefits from the basin for the three Partner States.

It seeks the services of:

Health & HIV/AIDS Officer

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences with experience in community mobilisation.
  • At least 3 years experience in HIV & AIDS programme planning and implementation.
  • Proven experience in working with rural communities preferably fishing communities within East Africa.
  • Demonstrable understanding of the structures and functions of the East African Community.
  • Excellent Information Communications Technology skills including proficiency with main office software and knowledge of databases management and information systems and Internet tools.
  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills and experience in documenting project experiences/best practices.
  • Team player and able to communicate and relate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Proven experience in working with rural communities preferably fishing communities within East Africa.

    An application letter accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone).

    Applications can be sent by email, through post office or deposited at LVFO Secretariat Offices in Jinja, Uganda not later than 30th November to:

    The Executive Secretary,

    Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization Secretariat,

    P. O. Box 1625,

    Jinja, Uganda.

    Tel: +256 434 125000.

    Fax: +256 434 123123.

    Email:lvfo-sec [at] lvfo.org