Job Title: Communications
Officer
Organization: World Wide
Fund for Nature (WWF)
Fund for Nature (WWF)
Funding Source: European
Union (EU)
Union (EU)
Project Name: EU Scaling Up Rural Electrification Project
Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
EU Scaling Up Rural Electrification Project
EU Scaling Up Rural Electrification Project
About WWF:
WWF is one of the world’s largest independent and experienced
Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF
UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment
conservation in Uganda. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of our
planet’s natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in
harmony with nature.
Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF
UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment
conservation in Uganda. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of our
planet’s natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in
harmony with nature.
Job Summary: The EU Project
Communications Officer will be responsible for the review, development and
monitoring of communication, partnerships and external relations strategies,
policies, procedures and guidelines in line with the WWF-UCO strategic
objectives.
Communications Officer will be responsible for the review, development and
monitoring of communication, partnerships and external relations strategies,
policies, procedures and guidelines in line with the WWF-UCO strategic
objectives.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and monitor the implementation of
project communication, partnerships and external relations strategies for
guiding all related interventions for the organisation in line with the
WWF-UCO communication and project objectives strategy - Prepare annual work plans and budgets for
communication, partnerships and external relations initiatives in line
with the WWF-UCO communication and the Project Objectives - Responsible for the development, design
and dissemination of information and communication materials for
communication, partnerships and external relations guiding all project and
organisational interventions in line with WWF standards. - Develop, appraise, support and maintain a
competent & motivated team through giving professional support,
constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring in line with the WWF human
resources guidelines. - Build, grow and forge key alliances and
networks, support effective partnerships with international, national,
local public and private stakeholders in line with WWF-UCO communication
and Project Objectives - Compile and prepare management reports and
share experiences, information, lessons learnt to key stakeholders in line
with in line with WWF guidelines and network standards. - Promote the visibility of WWF UCO programs
and interventions with relevant audiences/media platforms, represent the
organisation at international, national and local levels in line with
WWF-UCO and Project Objectives
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Mass Communication (Public Relations/Media Communication) or
other related field; - A post graduate qualification in any of
the above fields is an added advantage; - At least three years’ work experience in
Information, Communication and Educational programmes targeting
environmental or sustainable development issues; - Past exposure and experience working on
communications with an NGO would be an added advantage; - Possess a keen interest and commitment to
the environment / sustainable development would be a distinct advantage; - Detailed understanding and knowledge of
solar technology / clean energy would also be an added advantage; - Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptable
and flexible - Ability to take initiatives and prioritise
among competing demands - Highly computer literate and able to effectively
use Microsoft Office software - Possess skills in project planning, fund
raising and experience working with donors; - Proven & demonstrated traits of high
integrity, honesty - Ability to network, develop and maintain
strong relevant relationships at all levels, internally and externally; - Ability to work in team
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs,
and academic transcripts to the Human Resources Officer, WWF Uganda, at
[email protected].
and academic transcripts to the Human Resources Officer, WWF Uganda, at
[email protected].
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates shall be contacted.
candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: 31st
October 2014
October 2014
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