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SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. Expansion into other countries is planned for 2016.

• Write,
  edit and produce press materials (press releases, fact sheets, statements,
  news features, etc.,) as appropriate.
• Responsible
  for the content and production of a bi-monthly external digital newsletter
  to investors and interested parties
• Assist
  with internal communications (e.g. renew product launches)
• In
  charge of maintaining and updating branding guidelines and ensuring brand
  standards are adhered to and integrated into media products

• Proactively
  pursue Public Relations activities
• Be the
  face of SolarNow at events and conferences as required, particularly with
  corporate clients
• Carry
  out regular media monitoring, particularly of competitors and solar energy
  industry
• Work
  in liaison with branches and media outlets regarding SolarNow’s media
  presence (eg. radio)

• Inform
  website design. Execute website maintenance and continual improvement
• Social
  Media and SMS strategy development and execution (Facebook, LinkedIn,
  Twitter accounts)

• The
  applicant must have at least five years’ experience in communications;
• Computer
  and IT skills (including use of Microsoft office, the internet and bonus
  if you are able to maintain websites)
• Proven
  ability to work with Uganda media, including local, national and regional
  media across print, radio and online, including relationships with editors
  and reporters
• Ability
  to draft press releases, statements, opinion pieces, newsletter articles
  and press materials
• Traditional
  and social media monitoring and communications skills;
• Comfort
  with being a spokesperson;
• A
  passionate believer in our vision of transforming lives by providing
  sustainable energy solutions. It’s important to us that you really believe
  and embody who we are and what we are trying to achieve.
• An experienced and creative
  communicator – you have a proven ability to effectively
  communicate (informally and formally) to various audiences and a
  demonstrated capacity to convey key messages using various communication
  means, both in written and verbal formats. You are able to inject
  creativity into all that you do. Digital communication channels do not
  scare you. You love to influence in ways that others may not think of. You
  are often the person in an organisation that really challenges others to
  think big and to think differently.
• A detail-oriented doer – you
  have a track record of getting things done and done well. You are
  organised, conscientious, proactive and execute to a fine level of detail.
  
• A persuasive connector – you
  love meeting new people and making them an ambassador for what we are
  doing. You are able to stay linked to many networks and leverage them at
  the right time. You are an expert in connecting with different audiences
  in a genuine way.
• Dedicated to self-improvement – You
  strive to be the best that you can be. You welcome constructive criticism
  and provide it freely to others.

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