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• Design, manage, and facilitate the
  implementation of Programmes Division communication strategy
• Develop and implement plan(s) of action
  and activities for strategic communication and promotion

• Work closely with field teams and partners
  to develop, pre-test and roll out IEC/ BCC material (such as
  documentaries, posters, flyers and brochures) for awareness creation and
  education.
• Coordinate the design, development and
  roll out of the campaign and project materials (such as documentaries,
  posters, flyers and brochures) by working closely with service providers
  and the procurement team.
• Take lead in the dissemination of the
  publications such as research findings, policy statements and reports
  through utilizing strategic meetings and events d in the dissemination of
  the publications such as research findings, policy statements and reports
  through utilizing strategic meetings and event

• Take leadership in planning and organizing
  public events and outreaches meetings in line with the World Vision
  strategic priorities.
• Build the technical capacity of staff and
  partners in order to carry out effective documentation and communication,
  as well as dissemination for advocacy campaigning and learning.
• Take part in project assessments and
  designs to ensure integration of documentation and communication as well
  as dissemination strategies.
• Enhanced documentation of programmes (e.g.
  through promising practices, best practices and most significant change
  stories)
• Support the field teams in integrating
  documentation and communication to effectively draw lessons and change
  stories in line with the strategy
• Coordinate the processes of identifying ,
  documentation and dissemination of most significant change stories and
  promising and best practices using a multi-media platform
• Compile quarterly reports and bi-annual magazines/
  newsletters highlighting the programme progress and share them with
  stakeholders and donors

• Work in liaison with the Communications
  team to develop Communication for Development manuals and roll-out C4D in
  Projects
• Work in liaison with the field teams (ADPs
  and Projects) to form structures, train staff and community members and
  facilitate C4D activities.
• Link C4D teams with available media and
  communications platforms in the communities and at national level.
• Build and enhance strong partnerships with
  community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil
  society for promotion of participation in social and behavioural changes
  supportive of programme goals

• Build linkages/partnerships with media
  companies to promote ongoing conversation about child well-being at
  national level and in the districts.
• Design and package key audio and visual
  messages and ensure placements in different media houses
• Work with the print media partners to
  promote the WVU agenda and specifically target policy makers through
  strategic and cost effective communications approached
• Participate in strategic networks
  including Ministry levels, to promote the World vision profile
• Participate in promoting World Vision
  Uganda’s visibility on existing World Vision Platforms (such as World
  Vision Central and www.wvi.org ) and approved social media sites
• Build capacity of staff in media relations

• The ideal candidate for the World Vision Development
  Communications Coordinator career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  with preference in communications, community development, or related
  fields
• A minimum of five years’ experience in
  similar role, preferably with Non-Governmental organizations.
• Experience with still photography,
  videography, and story writing style of communication
• Excellent communication and public
  relations skills with strong English language capability (written and
  oral) and ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and principles
• Experience with personal computing, email
  and general office productivity software
• Previous experience in hosting or working
  with donors preferred
  
  

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