NGO Communications Specialist Job at National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About CLUSA:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation farming techniques.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
·         Develop and implement a clear and concise communication strategy that showcases the program;
·         Ensure strong visual branding for CLUSA’s Uganda Conservation Farming Initiative both in Kampala and at field sites;
·         Proactively seek out events to showcase CLUSA’s program;
·         Coordinate all events where the CLUSA ‘ program is showcased;
·         Responsible for the writing and design of office publications including printed material and other media including video documentaries;
·         Responsible for capturing success stories detailing impact of program interventions with beneficiaries using specifications given by the donor;
·         Responsible for ordering business cards/ identification cards for staff and signage for CLUSA or partners to maintain standard protocol;
·         Responsible for keeping a journal of all newspaper postings and/or internet searches that reference any happenings along the grains value chain and/or information pertaining to our government counterparts, and providing a bi-weekly summary sent out to all staff;
·         Responsible for managing the program photo databank; both taking photos and collecting photos from staff members for use with publications on demand.
·         Responsible for editing reports and/or publications drafted by the technical team;
·         Responsible for any needed translations of materials whether official letters/ communications, beneficiary training materials, newspaper postings, or any other documents;
·         Responsible for proper archiving of all communications documents and photos;
·         Attend any communications workshops facilitated by donors;
·         Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Bachelors in related field;
·         Excellent writer in the English language a MUST;
·         Team player who can lead implementation of a strong and integrated communications strategy;
·         Graphic design skills a plus.
How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to the Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to lnquiries@clusauganda.co.ug, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 8 March 2013. Please also e-mail one writing sample with a maximum of 10 pages along with the CV. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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