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Communications Officer Non-profit Jobs – World Vision International
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Job
Title: Communications
Officer
Title: Communications
Officer
Organisation: World
Vision International
Vision International
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Communications
and Public Relations Manager
and Public Relations Manager
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty
and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision
is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose
background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty
and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision
is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose
background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Communications
Officer supports the work of the National Office Programmes team through
production of communication materials for marketing, grant acquisition,
advocacy and media campaigns. The role among others will also support the
coordination and hosting of media related visits to the ADPs and projects.
Officer supports the work of the National Office Programmes team through
production of communication materials for marketing, grant acquisition,
advocacy and media campaigns. The role among others will also support the
coordination and hosting of media related visits to the ADPs and projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keeping
the World Vision Uganda Promise to Support Offices (SO) and Donors – - Ensuring
communication/marketing resources are planned, prioritized and resourced
for effective donor/SO engagements - Coordinate,
plan and support visits to the National Office (scouting of impact
stories, high quality photos and video footage) - Tasked
with the compilation of communication materials and best practices that
support growth of income and impact of World Vision work - Working
with Programmes/projects to ensure visibility plans/activities are
implemented as agreed - Support
the programme Specialists and Communications teams to compile Reports and
briefs
Program visibility, branding,
messaging and designing of communications materials.
messaging and designing of communications materials.
- 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
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 meetings and events.
Advocacy and public event
planning and management.
planning and management.
- 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. - Actively
participate in project assessments and design 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) - Assist
the field teams in integrating documentation and communication to
effectively draw lessons and change stories in line with the strategy. - Coordinate
the process of identifying, documentation and dissemination of most
significant change stories and promising and best practices using
multi-media platform. - Compile
quarterly reports and bi-annual magazines/newsletters highlighting the
programme progress and share them with stakeholders and donors. - Facilitate
information sharing at the National Office and field teams with relevant
publications, reports and news features related to World vision sector
priorities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the World Vision Communications Officer job opportunity
should hold a Bachelor’s degree with preference in communications,
community development, or related field of study - Three
years’ experience in similar role, preferably with non-government
organization - Skills
in personal computing, email and general office productivity software
(e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign) - Experience
with still photography, videography, and story writing style of
communication - Understanding
of transformational development and ability to translate technical
language into language that is easily understandable by donors - Excellent
communication and public relations skills with strong English language
capability (written and oral) and ability to clearly communicate complex
ideas and principles - Experience
hosting or working with donors or visitors highly preferred
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow instructions on
How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 13th April 2018
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