Job Title: Banana21 Communications Specialist
Organisation: National
Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Duty Station: Kawanda, Uganda
About NARO:
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is established
by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate responsible
for the coordination and oversight of all aspects of agricultural research in
Uganda. The National Banana Research Programme (NBRP) based at the National
Agricultural Research Laboratories, NARL-Kawanda undertakes molecular biology
and biotechnology research activities to develop standard procedures and
technologies for enhancing Banana production in Uganda.
by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate responsible
for the coordination and oversight of all aspects of agricultural research in
Uganda. The National Banana Research Programme (NBRP) based at the National
Agricultural Research Laboratories, NARL-Kawanda undertakes molecular biology
and biotechnology research activities to develop standard procedures and
technologies for enhancing Banana production in Uganda.
Job Summary: The
communication specialist will support the Banana21 team with implementing the
outreach strategy developed by the team in, as well as recommend new approaches
when needed.
communication specialist will support the Banana21 team with implementing the
outreach strategy developed by the team in, as well as recommend new approaches
when needed.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- In charge of event planning and
coordination between multiple stakeholders, making logistical arrangements
for in-country and out-of-country speakers; and organizing the venue. - Ensure that all who speak on behalf of
Banana21 are well briefed with the facts in advance of any engagement. - Design and follow a review process for all
communications. - Share and disseminate appropriate Banana21
project information with other Uganda biotech communicators. May also be
expected to write newsletter articles; brochure copy; arrange news media
interviews - Offer timely communication support for all
field trials. - Stay in close, regular contact with the
Project Team Management, and the Banana21 Communications Advisor. - Ensure Banana21 website contains
comprehensive and current information and coordinate with QUT personnel. - Build and grow strong working
relationships with the Ministry of Health to ensure a high level of
cooperation, support and understanding regarding the vision for Banana21.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should have a minimum of
four or more years in communications - Strong written and spoken communication
skills; - Science knowledge and background
preferred; - Excellent track record in planning event,
writing articles and collaborative work.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications to
the: Director, National Agricultural Research Laboratories, P.O. Box 7065,
Kampala, Uganda.
the: Director, National Agricultural Research Laboratories, P.O. Box 7065,
Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 17th October 2014 by 5pm.
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