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• Ensure ongoing review of OVC project’s
  communications strategy and develop and implement OVC’s overall
  Communication strategy in close consultation with Senior Management.
• Develop and improve internal communication
  mechanisms, e.g. monthly updates, reporting.
• Quickly respond and support OVC management
  team and field offices in regard to program communication and information
  requests.
• Actively communicate with beneficiaries
  (e.g. though newsletters and regular visits to implementing partners.
• Communicate with current donors and
  members (through regular updates and provide with advocacy material when
  needed).
• Write reports and. prepare documentation
  that is accessible and user- friendly (in English; support translation
  into local languages or vice versa). Specifically, facilitate the
  production of OVC’s Reports, OVC’s Information Brochure and OVC’s Website.
• Take lead in developing creative ways to
  document OVC’s work progress (e.g. through photos/art/ case stories).
• Ensure that OVC’s publications and
  audiovisuals are of high quality and are disseminated appropriately.
• Write external and internal reports and
  funding proposals.
• Share and explore communication processes,
  good practices within OVC with local partners and other INGOs working in the
  field.
• Carry out media advocacy where
  appropriate.
• Render support in capacity building on
  communication and advocacy for staff and partner organizations.
• Actively contribute towards developing an
  effective country team and friendly environment.

• The ideal candidate should hold a
  Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations,
  preferred.
• Four or more years’ experience in broadly
  related fields managing development, public sector and/or private sector
  communication – public relations.
• Excellent spoken and written English:
  general ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in
  written and oral form.
• Working knowledge of current theories and
  practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role
  of mass media (marketing plan design, media work, project writing and  report writing skills, story writing
  skills, copy-editing, digital photos/video footage)
• Detailed knowledge of how to present
  information to different audiences including from general public, media,
  donors, international audiences to high level decision-makers ( both
  National and international).
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
  to think and plan strategically. Skills and experience in communication
  programmes, monitoring, review and evaluation.
• Demonstrated skill in programme
  communication, development of Information, Education and Communication
  material, documentation and publication (including web-based
  documentation)
• Possess the ability to produce analytical
  and well-presented reports and publications.
• Should be a person who can work closely in
  a team, is patient, adaptable, flexible, and able to improvise and work in
  an atmosphere that can be stressful.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability
  to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, operate within budgets and
  to solve problems.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized,
  and able to work well with colleagues at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to maintain performance
  expectations and strong working relationships in diverse cultural
  contexts, psychologically & physically extreme stressful environments
• Past experience with and enthusiasm for on
  the job training.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and
  applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) required; interactive
  digital media and web-based design (web base programmes, Photoshop)
  specifically desired.
  All CRS staff should possess the following values: Serves with Integrity,
  Models Stewardship, Cultivates Constructive Relationships and Promotes
  Learning
• Ability to travel within rural Uganda.

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