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• The
  Fundraising, Partnership and Communications Manager will coordinate and
  monitor the implementation of the WWF-UCO Resource Mobilization Strategy
  to increase revenue generation and diversify sources of income through
  proactive engagement of international funding agencies and development
  partners, government and non-government funding agencies, foundations,
  international and local companies, private businesses, individuals and
  other innovative fundraising options
• Coordinate
  the development and implementation of the country communication strategy
  with the goal of increasing brand relevance and programme communications
  with the objective of creating opportunities for strategic partnership and
  resource mobilization.
• Provide
  oversight of the fundraising and marketing function and strategic guidance
  to the communications, partnership and external relations functions in
  line with WWF-UCO’s strategic plan.
• Keenly
  review, develop and monitor the implementation of the Resource
  Mobilization Strategy to achieve sustainable income growth to meet
  WWF-UCO’s revenue targets in line with the strategic plan and WWF
  fundraising guidelines.
• Provide
  leadership and guidance for strengthening and expansion of WWF-UCO’s
  strategic partnerships and strategic corporate engagements to leverage
  existing potential funding opportunities.
• Periodically
  advise the senior management team and contribute to management decisions
  on all aspects of fundraising, partnerships and communications of WWF-UCO.
• Maintain
  a competent “fundraising, marketing, communications and partnerships team”
  through coaching and mentoring, mentoring, giving constructive feedback
  and holistic capacity development in line with the WWF Human Resources
  Management guidelines.
• Effective
  Communication for Conservation Impact
• Works
  in close partnership with WWF Uganda Country Office SMT and programme teams
  to develop and implement effective internal and external public relations
  & communications strategies for communicating WWF Uganda Country
  Office conservation initiatives and enhancing corporate image, visibility
  and brand;
• Actively
  participates in developing, orchestrating and implementing strategic
  outreach programmes and campaigns to positively shape the thinking and
  public policy outcomes on conservation issues;
• Develop
  country-wide communications & digital strategies to support WWF work
  in Uganda
• Strategic
  Partnerships & Media Relations
• Provides
  leadership in building and strengthening the strategic partnerships and
  relationship with strategic partners, government ministries and
  departments, public and private sector coalitions, CSOs and other key
  stakeholders to shape and advance the WWF Uganda Country Office position
  on conservation and related important policy issues;
• Designs
  and implements crises and media handling strategies and builds strong
  media relations with the organization;
• Actively
  participates in developing and implementing Corporate Citizenship Programs
  and activities including an effective measurement and analysis approach
  for campaigns that will support prioritization of corporate citizenship
  activities and investments;
• Leads
  the fundraising team in designing fundraising information as part of the
  wider resource mobilization strategy;
• Works
  with finance team to develop a cost-effective budget, schedule and
  tracking system for all communication programmes;
• Ensures
  prudent management and safety of communication assets and resources;
• Perform
  any other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director.

• The
  applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration,
  Marketing and Economics, Communications, Public Relations, Media
  Relations, or other related fields;
• Proven
  track record, and at least 10 years of experience (preferably in Uganda,
  in communications or PR;
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of the institutional and legal framework in
  Uganda , as it relates to fundraising, PR, media, communications issues;
• Experience
  of creating and implementing a fundraising strategy for new markets
• Experience
  of creating and implementing a fundraising strategy for new markets Proven
  track record of generating significant gifts, preferably in the context of
  an international organization
• Experience
  and expertise in developing relationships with institutional donors, high
  net worth individuals or corporations.
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of the realities of PR and communications for
  promoting conservation issues,
• An
  understanding of, and vocational interest in, environmental conservation,
  international development, not-for-profit sector and other related fields
  would be preferred;
• Excellent
  English and with knowledge of other local languages an added asset
• High
  ethical standards of behavior, good judgment, respect for others,
  confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Excellent
  Organizational, planning and writing and oral presentation skills
• Excellent
  ICT skills, demonstrable numerical and budgetary skills, including
  preparing fundraising budgets and proficient use of excel and spreadsheets
• Excellent
  interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment
• Thoroughness
  and attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Energetic,
  proactive and capable of working independently as well as being an active
  member of a team.
• Flexible
  and creative with an aptitude for solving problems; positive attitude

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