Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Funding Source: UNHCR
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Country
Program Manager
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.
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.
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).
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).
Job Summary: The Communications
Officer should be a 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.
Officer should be a 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:
- Lead 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 incumbent will also 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.). - Make sure of 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 Officer job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Public Relations, International Development, Journalism,
Communications, Marketing or a related field. - Two years of relevant experience with one year of experience working directly in communications.
- 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; - Previous experience with best
communication practices with Social Media and new technologies; - 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.
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 should be addressed
to the:
to the:
Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just
Relief Aid (HIJRA),
Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala,
Uganda.
Uganda.
Email to: [email protected].
The subject line should read: “Communications Officer.”
The subject line should read: “Communications Officer.”
NB:
Please note that interviews will be done on a rolling basis given the urgency
of the positions.
Please note that interviews will be done on a rolling basis given the urgency
of the positions.
Deadline: 3rd March 2018
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