VACANCY: WOUGNET Information/Research Officer

Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is a non-governmental organisation initiated
to develop the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among
women as tools to share information and address issues collectively.

WOUGNET requires an information/researcher officer to strengthen the delivery
of WOUGNET programs. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Key duties and responsibilities:
- Management of the day to day affairs of WOUGNET.
- Responsible to the WOUGNET Coordinator and WOUGNET Administration Board.
- Attending and recording minutes of the Board and WOUGNET
committees/working groups.
- Performing other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to
promote WOUGNET activities.

Required qualifications and experience:
- A degree in Library and Information Sciences is desirable.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with people of
different backgrounds.
- Computer and Internet literate.
- Good writing and research skills.
- Availability to travel locally and abroad at short notice.
- Ability to work in an online environment and with minimum supervision.

Application procedure:
A short application letter as well as a CV (including 3 referees familiar with
your work and not to exceed three pages) should be sent by email to the
attention of Dorothy Okello at [email][email protected] The application should also
include a 1-page statement of why and how ICTs can be used to support women's
social and economic development in Uganda. Application must be submitted by
Tuesday January 14, 2003 12:00 noon.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Tuesday January 21, 2003.