Job Title: Communication Specialist
Organisation: Civil Society
Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG)
Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) is a coalition formed in
2004 to bring together CSOs at national and district levels to influence
government decisions on resource mobilization and utilization for equitable and
sustainable development.
2004 to bring together CSOs at national and district levels to influence
government decisions on resource mobilization and utilization for equitable and
sustainable development.
Job Summary:. The
Communication Specialist will manage our external and internal communications.
The Communications Specialist ensures active, consistent and meaningful
communications on a day-to- day basis with CSBAG stakeholders through online
and print communications. With guidance and support from head of programs ,
he/she ensures that CSBAG constituents are informed, confident, and ready to
raise their voices in promoting people centered budgets that dignifies humanity
The incumbent will work collaboratively with all members of CSBAG staff and
members and coordinate the dissemination of information to maximize our
messages
Communication Specialist will manage our external and internal communications.
The Communications Specialist ensures active, consistent and meaningful
communications on a day-to- day basis with CSBAG stakeholders through online
and print communications. With guidance and support from head of programs ,
he/she ensures that CSBAG constituents are informed, confident, and ready to
raise their voices in promoting people centered budgets that dignifies humanity
The incumbent will work collaboratively with all members of CSBAG staff and
members and coordinate the dissemination of information to maximize our
messages
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Website
maintenance and content development (using the WordPress content
management system) for www.csbag.org - In
charge of managing CSBAG email system and maintaining the organization’s
database - Managing
CSBAG’s social media, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts - Responsible
for designing print collateral, including brochures, short publications,
and event invitations and signage - Work
closely with vendors, including website developers, graphic designers and
print companies - Supporting
CSBAG’s basic media relations, including writing press releases and
statements, maintaining media database - Offering
technical support to Media Relations consultants contracted for
special promotions - Measuring
and evaluating CSBAG online print communications and media relations - Editing
communications materials written by CSBAG’s staff and ensuring all
communications adhere to the organization’s style guide - Develop
effective corporate communication strategies and Manage internal
communications (memos, newsletters etc.) - Build
relationships with advocates and key persons and Liaise with media and
handle requests for interviews, statements etc. - Assist
in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in public
relations, communications or relevant field - Prior
experience as communications specialist - Extremely
detail oriented and comfortable developing and/or working with project
plans/timelines - Highly
flexible and able to work effectively under pressure and deadlines - Previous
exposure and experience in web design and content production is a plus - Previous
experience in copywriting and editing - Computer
literacy i.e. proficiency in MS Office; photo and video-editing software
is an asset - Excellent
communication (oral and written) and presentation skills - Outstanding
organizational and planning abilities - Excellent
command of English
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their
applications and updated resumes/CVs to [email protected] or deliver a hard copy
to CSBAG Offices on Plot 11 Vubya Close, Ntinda Nakawa Stretcher Road. Please
include the position title in the subject of the e-mail or on the cover of the
envelope. You can also send your application through CSBAG, P.O Box 660,
Ntinda, Uganda.
applications and updated resumes/CVs to [email protected] or deliver a hard copy
to CSBAG Offices on Plot 11 Vubya Close, Ntinda Nakawa Stretcher Road. Please
include the position title in the subject of the e-mail or on the cover of the
envelope. You can also send your application through CSBAG, P.O Box 660,
Ntinda, Uganda.
Deadline: 20th March 2017
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