Organisation: FSD Uganda
(FSDU)
(FSDU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About US:
FSD
Uganda (FSDU) is an independent, not for Profit Company. We support innovation,
conduct research and help improve policy and regulation. Our objective is a
deeper, broader and more inclusive financial sector in Uganda. Our aim is to improve
the livelihoods of Uganda’s low-income households through a market development
approach.
Uganda (FSDU) is an independent, not for Profit Company. We support innovation,
conduct research and help improve policy and regulation. Our objective is a
deeper, broader and more inclusive financial sector in Uganda. Our aim is to improve
the livelihoods of Uganda’s low-income households through a market development
approach.
Job Summary: The Communications Specialist/ Communications
Expert will steer FSD Uganda’s team in the implementation of an effective
communication strategy that supports the delivery of FSD Uganda objectives.
Expert will steer FSD Uganda’s team in the implementation of an effective
communication strategy that supports the delivery of FSD Uganda objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover
letter and an updated CV (do not attach qualification certificates) via email
to [email protected].
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover
letter and an updated CV (do not attach qualification certificates) via email
to [email protected].
Deadline: 20th March 2016 by
5:00PM
5:00PM
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