Job Title: Communications and Liaison
Assistant
Assistant
Organisation: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid
(HIJRA)
(HIJRA)
Funding Source: UNHCR
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Program Manager
About US:
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international
African humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes
towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely
affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing
WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and
Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
African humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes
towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely
affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing
WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and
Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
About UNHCR Project:
HIJRA with funding from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a
multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro
district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit
Center (Kisoro district).
multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro
district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit
Center (Kisoro district).
Job Summary: The Communications
and Liaison Assistant is a creative thinker with social media experience and
excellent people skills to join our media team. He/She will be leading on
communications as well as responding to comments and queries from the public as
well as being responsible for the public relations aspect within an
organization. The job holder will be responsible for building and sustaining
HIJRA’s reputation for quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, write
and deliver press releases and handles all communication sent to the public.
and Liaison Assistant is a creative thinker with social media experience and
excellent people skills to join our media team. He/She will be leading on
communications as well as responding to comments and queries from the public as
well as being responsible for the public relations aspect within an
organization. The job holder will be responsible for building and sustaining
HIJRA’s reputation for quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, write
and deliver press releases and handles all communication sent to the public.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation of HIJRA
communications strategy to promote and publicize the knowledge gathered by
the program. - Draft and produce regular editorial
support to the development of articles, blogs, reports, technical briefs,
newsletters, and other publications. - The jobholder will write communications
pieces (success stories, articles, blog posts, etc.) and create project
presentations. - Lead in event design, organization, and
facilitation. - Research and identify opportunities for
the project to employ new media formats and dissemination channels
(podcasts, blogging, webcasts, etc.). - Ensure information on the website is
accurate and up to date, and supports the work of the organization - Use social media applications creatively,
including managing the organization’s Facebook, Twitter and blog activity - Produce publicity and promotional
materials for events and engagement activities and other external
publications - Attend meetings and events when needed
- Work closely with HIJRA headquarter over
communications and promotional activities - Address enquiries, ensuring that an
appropriate response is given within the expected timeframe - Record the details of enquiries, including
follow-up provided - Keep up to date with developments in
policy and social issues, locally and nationally - Adhere to HIJRA Policies and Procedures at
all time and carry out all duties with full regard to confidentiality - Attend and contribute to staff meetings
and others, as required - Perform any other reasonable duties that
might be requested from time-to-time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Communications
and Liaison Assistant job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
Public Relations, International Development, Journalism, Communications,
Marketing or a related field. - Two years of relevant experience with 1
years’ experience working directly in communications. - Extensive knowledge of principles,
theories and methods of communications, public relations, and journalism. - Articulate and professional in public
speaking situations - Demonstrated research, writing and editing
experience for both print and web. - Proficiency with website content
management and the use of social media required. - Familiarity with graphic design, printing
and publishing processes required. - Broad knowledge and understanding of
evolving communications technologies and measurements of communications
effectiveness; - Experience with issue management and
public advocacy; - Initiative to solve problems with energy
and a positive attitude; - Ability to translate and convey
sophisticated, sometimes sensitive, information to target audiences; - Ability to translate complex, strategic
content into engaging, easy-to-understand messages that create commitment
to the organization and its goals; - Experience with best communication
practices with Social Media and new technologies; - Previous experience with multi-media
(audio, video, publications, computer based vehicles etc) and
understanding of SharePoint, InfoPath, digital signage and other internal
communications vehicles as plus; - Excellent written and verbal communication
in English - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft
Windows software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
applications - Ability to think creative and develop new
approaches - Self-motivated with a flexible approach
- Broad knowledge and understanding of
humanitarian and refugees issues - Willingness to travel to field operations
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an
application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts
of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts
of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
Application should be addressed to the:
Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: [email protected]. The subject line should read: “Communications
and Liaison Assistant”
and Liaison Assistant”
Deadline: 24th January 2018
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