Job Title: Social Media Officer
Organization: Communication for Development Foundation Uganda
(CDFU)
(CDFU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Communication
for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental organization
that implements Development Communication programs aimed at influencing
positive behavior change for the social development of men, women and children
in Uganda and the entire East African Region.
for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental organization
that implements Development Communication programs aimed at influencing
positive behavior change for the social development of men, women and children
in Uganda and the entire East African Region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create where necessary and manage the Rock
Point 256 social media accounts. - Steer the engagement and interaction with
audiences by developing content for social media channels and engaging in
dialogue and answering questions where necessary. - Make weekly follow up with the toll-free
Hotline and the Listening and Action Platforms (LAPs) through channels
like telephone calls or SMS and compile change stories. - Build a database on the SMS platform and send
informative messages to listeners’ phones. - Create, curate and manage the content
(images, video, written) for Rock Point 256 and work with the Webmaster to
upload content onto the CDFU website.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidates for the Social Media
Officer vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s degree. - The applicant should have a track record of
creating inspiring and engaging content that really works. - Display in-depth knowledge and understanding
of social media platforms (You Tube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
WhatsApp, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in
different scenarios. - Enjoy a working knowledge of the blogging
eco-system relevant to development communication. - Proven ability to effectively communicate
information and ideas in written and video format. - Practice superior time management and
willingness to work outside normal working hours. - Good team player with the confidence to take
the lead and guide other employees when necessary (i.e. content
development, creation and editing; and online reputation management). - Ability to display good technical
understanding and pick up new tools quickly.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested applicants should deliver or send in their
applications with an updated and detailed C.V, copies of certificates and
testimonials, daytime telephone contact and addresses of three referees to:
suitably qualified and interested applicants should deliver or send in their
applications with an updated and detailed C.V, copies of certificates and
testimonials, daytime telephone contact and addresses of three referees to:
The
Human Resource Officer,
Human Resource Officer,
Communication
for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU),
for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU),
P.
O. Box 8734, Plot 105, Kiira Road,
O. Box 8734, Plot 105, Kiira Road,
Kamwokya,
Kampala. Uganda.
Kampala. Uganda.
Deadline: 27th June, 2016 by 5:00 PM
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