Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About WRAug:
White Ribbon Alliance Uganda is a grassroots organization working with others to reduce infant and mortality in Uganda. Our objective is to contribute in achieving MDGs 4 and 5. Our programs support various key stakeholders in achieving these goals.
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will be charged with ensuring clear and consistent messaging is delivered to all key internal and external stakeholders more so in a timely manner.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Lead on strategic communications plan in support of the nations advocacy objectives , including developing and delivering specific products.
· Develop and implement media plan.
· Maintain regular communication with WRA Uganda members .
· Support National Coordinator ,champions and members in messaging and communication platforms.
· Support the Project manager in writing and documenting reports.
· Collect, collate and send stories from national and sub-national levels to the Global Secretariat for dissemination to both the regional and global media and donors.
· Support project communication with key stakeholders particularly government ministries and other Alliance members.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, journalism, international development , business administration, or other related field required; post graduate degree in a related field preferred.
· Minimum 5 Years experience in delivering effective communication for advocacy initiatives preferably in maternal / child health in Uganda.
· Experience developing and implementing communications plans.
· Ability to intuitively target audiences and develop appropriate tactics and products to appeal to each of them
· Experience in working with the local press and media generally.
· Demonstrated experience developing and producing professional ,high-quality, targeted, and high –impact communications, such as reports , briefs and films , brochures and websites .
· Experience in writing successful program reports in at least 2 of the following; US government donor program reports, Government related donor reports, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation reports or reports from foundations of similar reputation.
· Experience in developing and designing written content for advocacy communications.
· Proficiency in using Social Media to drive innovative approaches and build online presence.
· Age; Not more than 55 years .
How to apply:
Applicants who deem themselves and are fully paid members of the WRAug will have an added advantage. Nevertheless, All Applications should be hand Delivered to AMREF Uganda , Secretary Office, Plot 29, Nakasero Road or The Chairperson White Ribbon Alliance Uganda P. O. Box 10663, Kampala, uGANDA
Deadline: 18th October 2013
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