International Non-profit Jobs – Development Communications Officer at Global Water Partnership Eastern Africa (GWP EA)

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Organisation: Global Water Partnership Eastern Africa (GWP
EA)
Duty Station:  Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Regional Coordinator
About GWP:
 The Global Water Partnership’s vision is for a
water secure world. Its mission is to support the sustainable development and
management of water resources at all levels.
GWP was founded in 1996 by
the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),
and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to foster
integrated water resource management (IWRM).
IWRM is a process which
promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and
related resources in order to maximise economic and social welfare without
compromising the sustainability of ecosystems and the environment.
Job Summary: The Development
Communications Officer will work with a team of other professionals in the
programme that includes other disciplines based at the Sub-region. The
coordinating office of the GWP EnA is located in Entebbe, Uganda hosted by the
Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The
Development Communications Officer will be working together with other officers
of GWP to promote public and media awareness of and involvement in the GWP EnA
and to mobilize among the member Countries confidence and trust on the
programme. The officer will do this by:
  • Developing
    and implementing, the programmme communication strategy as part of
    communications strategy of GWP which encompasses external, internal and
    programmes’ communications;
  • Designing,
    managing and facilitating the implementation of the GWP programmes and
    Projects’ communications work plan – including monitoring and reporting
    duties associated with that work plan; and
  • Developing
    and managing a strategy for the production and dissemination of a wide
    array of public information products – including publications, writing and
    editing of public information materials, reports, brochures, new letters
    and information briefs/progress updates.
 Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The
    Communications Officer must hold a master’s degree in Communication, Media
    Relations or Journalism
  • The
    applicant should possess at least five years’ experience in designing
    Development communication strategies in regional or international
    organizations.
  • State-of-the-art
    knowledge in field of communications and public affairs, and ability to
    address a range of issues related to the GWP EnA business and development
    programs.
  • Significant
    and diverse experience in all facets of communications and public  affairs, and proven ability to
    conceptualize, design and implement major campaigns, strategies or
    programs.
  • Possess
    excellent analytical and writing skills.
  • Ability
    to effectively assist GWP EnA management to assess the political climate
    for achieving their underlying objectives (e.g., development assistance,
    resource mobilization, policy advocacy, confidence building, etc.), and
    enhance their operational effectiveness in dealing with external constituencies.
  • Demonstrated
    political awareness and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive
    situations with target audiences and to otherwise cultivate effective,
    productive client relationships and partnerships.
  • Sound
    knowledge of disciplines relevant to GWP EnA’s work (e.g., economics,
    water resources management, social development, or other relevant field).
  • Detailed
    knowledge of national/international trends, political-economic issues, and
    conditions and developments related to GWP EnA countries.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal skills; proven experience in working as both a leader and a
    member of a team.
  • Highly
    developed oral and written communications skills and ability to
    persuasively present and defend controversial issues/positions.
  • Fluency
    in both written and spoken English with a working knowledge of French OR
  • Fluency
    in both written and spoken French with a working knowledge of English a
    requirement.
How to Apply:  
All suitably qualified candidates may
submit their applications, including a letter of interest, comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae to GWPEA Regional Coordinator’ Office in Entebbe or submit
them electronically via email: gwpvacancy@nilebasin.org:
 Deadline: 15th February 2014
NB: Only those candidates that are short
listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female and Nationals from the
GWP EnA Region are strongly encouraged to apply.

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