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• Provide technical support in the
  implementation of FSD Uganda’s strategic & Operational through the
  development and implementation of a sound Communication Strategy
• Oversee the implementation of an influencing
  and communications plan that has impact on influencing key stakeholder
  mindset and is effective in influencing change within the industry/sector.
• Take lead in the building and management of
  relationships with media houses and with key stakeholders, partners and
  FSD Uganda community players
• Ensure existence of an exciting and
  informative online presence through highly available website and social
  media platform to strengthen FSD Uganda’s visibility, presence (awareness)
  and positioning for opportunities.
• Lead and manage the Communications team,
  including consultants, to perform and delivery expected objectives and
  meet agreed KPI’s.

• The applicant should ideally relevant
  qualifications in communications or a related field.
• Broad working knowledge of Ugandan financial
  market, government regulatory environment, policy or political context.
• Prior exposure and experience of media
  relations and networking with journalists in Uganda.
• Good project management skills and experience
  
• Previous experience of commissioning
  consultants, freelancers, agencies and other external service providers.
• Exceptional written communication skills,
  including the ability to write copy for a range of audiences and formats
  based on complex, technical content e.g. press releases, blogs, articles,
  scripts and website content.
• Excellent verbal communication, including the
  ability to ‘sell in’ stories and ‘cold-call’ journalists.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high
  level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to work under pressure with
  minimal supervision to prioritize a busy workload.
• Personal self-confidence.
• Previous experience of and desire to work as
  part of a team.
• Critical thinking, inquisitive and innovative
  mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability
  to deal with people at all levels, internally and externally, in a
  confident, assertive and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the
  ability to organize and assist with events.
• Capable multi-tasking and understanding of
  logistical requirements.
• Deadline-driven personality.
• Self-reflection, a willingness to engage in
  regular personal evaluation and a desire for professional development.
• A mission motivated personality.
• Possess excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office
  and CMS skills essential).
• Good graphic design and desktop publishing
  skills (including Microsoft Publisher, the Adobe or Corel suites) are
  desired
• Previous exposure and experience of using
  social media channels (such Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+) and
  extending their reach is desired
• Prior experience of creating and editing
  digital media and publishing it in a variety of outputs (Storify, Prezi,
  Slideshare, YouTube)  is desired
• Proven ability to use a still & video
  camera and to edit video quickly and to a professional standard (using
  Adobe Premier Elements).
• Previous working experience of using
  Mailchimp, Salesforce, Pure360 or other email distribution systems.
• Previous experience using a contact database.
• Prior exposure and experience of using
  website CMS.
• Previous experience working with technical
  experts or academic researchers.
• Experience working with development
  practitioners.

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