Communication Specialist US Non-profit Careers – ACDI/VOCA

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Job Title:         Communication Specialist
Organisation: ACDI/VOCA
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
ACDI/VOCA is an international non-profit development organization which is based in Washington, D.C in the United States and was founded in 1963. It that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 49 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $151 million.
About USAID Program:
ACDI/VOCA is seeking to implement an anticipated Emergency Food
Security Program in Uganda funded by USAID. The EFS Program will address the
ongoing refugee crises in Uganda’s West Nile and will provide food security
relief to the refugee and host communities. The immediate interventions are
rooted in the program objectives to combat malnutrition and launch coping
strategies through efficient management of natural resources and social
inclusion. The EFS Program is anticipated to start in August, 2017 with the
term of 18 months.
Job Summary: The Communication
Specialist will formulate a communication strategy that outlines the program
activities and will play a critical role in delivering clear, concise and
powerful message of support to the host and refugee communities. In close
collaboration with the team, the Communication Specialist will highlight
success in programing, lessons learned, and opportunities for collaboration
within West Nile aid community. The position is based in Arua, Uganda.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Oversee the design, development and
    implementation of the program’s communications strategy that utilizes
    various media including online platforms, a monitoring and evaluation
    portal for USAID, social media, and mobile apps, as appropriate
  • The jobholder will communicate project
    activities, success stories and results to USAID/Uganda, stakeholders and
    donor community thorough project newsletters and other outreach methods
    and tools
  • Tasked with the design and development of communication
    materials, and supervise the production
  • Manage the design and implementation
    knowledge and sharing platform within the team and across the aid
    community
  • Guide the Chief of Party on strategic
    communication approaches to highlight the success of the program
  • Network and collaborate with other
    communications specialist within the region to enhance positive visibility
    of the project, the team, and ACDI/VOCA
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the USAID
    Communication Specialist job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree
    in communications, journalism, liberal arts, humanitarian affairs,
    international development, political science or related field required,
    advanced degree preferred
  • At least five years of relevant work experience,
    preferably in emergency and humanitarian response environments
  • Excellent writing, reporting, and oral
    communication skills (ability to provide an original writing sample
    required)
  • Advanced graphic design (preferably Adobe
    InDesign) and web editing skill preferred
  • Proficient in video editing desired
  • Regional experience East Africa required
  • Fluency in English required
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to work in
the USAID Project should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 20th June
2017
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