Job Title: Public
Relations Officer
Relations Officer
Organisation: Youth For
Charity Missions International (YOFOCHM)
Charity Missions International (YOFOCHM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Administrator
Administrator
About US:
YOFOCHM is a registered
Christian Non Governmental Organization (NGO) visioned to raise a God fearing
youth generation for National Development. The overall objective of YOFOCHM is
to help young people find value in society and for God. Through programs such
as children sponsorship, leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurships, girl
empowerment, charity and evangelism, we empower youths and impact communities
in Uganda.
Christian Non Governmental Organization (NGO) visioned to raise a God fearing
youth generation for National Development. The overall objective of YOFOCHM is
to help young people find value in society and for God. Through programs such
as children sponsorship, leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurships, girl
empowerment, charity and evangelism, we empower youths and impact communities
in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Public
Relations Officer will use all forms of media and communication to build,
maintain and manage the reputation of Youth For Charity Missions International
(YOFOCHM) in the community, non-profit sector, and with the government, in
order to gain understanding and support; to manage and supervise the Public
Relations Dept.
Relations Officer will use all forms of media and communication to build,
maintain and manage the reputation of Youth For Charity Missions International
(YOFOCHM) in the community, non-profit sector, and with the government, in
order to gain understanding and support; to manage and supervise the Public
Relations Dept.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research
and analyze organization or campaign strategy by coordinating surveys,
researching recent reports and articles, or constituency research - Forge
partnerships and establish fundraising strategies. - Represent
YOFOCHM and speak in public at presentations, press conferences, radio and
TV interviews, and meetings - Initiate
and plan PR campaigns: defining goals; analyzing problems and
opportunities; liaising with management and partners - Writing
and editing press releases, in-house newsletters, speeches, articles and
annual reports - Strategize
and implement ways to maintain YOFOCHM’s identity, name and reputation - Render
support in preparing and supervising the production of publicity
brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos,
photographs, films and multimedia programs - Answer
enquiries from individuals, journalists and other organizations - Build
and maintain good working relations with the media, including local and
national newspapers, magazines, radio and television - Organize
special events such as fundraising dinners, press conferences, tours, and
sponsorship event, etc. - Advance
community relations through events such as open days and through
involvement in community initiatives - Oversee
all photography, videography and web designing needs of the organisation - Manage
and supervise staff in Public Relations Department/Marketing - Handles
sponsorship activities, Conduct department / general meetings - Maintain
lines of communication with upper level directors - Keep
track of department performance and implement new strategies if necessary - Prepare
and submit monthly written reports
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant for the Youth For Charity Missions International (YOFOCHM) PRO
job placement should preferably hold a University degree or diploma in
Public Relations, Journalism and communication or related field. - At
least two years of prior work experience. - Significant
experience in public speaking. - Self
motivated and a possesses a high level of maturity - Should
be self directed and able to follow tasks through - Fundraising
and proposal writing experience is required - Previous
working experience in the NGO setting is an added advantage - Excellent
written and oral communication skills - Ability
to persuasively communicate to media in a high standard - Ability
to analyze and research. - Good
problem-solving skills - Strategic
thinker with the ability to implement new programs or changes - Excellent
interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain
relationships - Proficient
computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Adobe premiere, etc - Proficiency
in photography, videography and web designing. - Should
be Christian with high sense of maturity and self direction.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
A handwritten application
letter with an updated CV with academic qualifications addressed to the
Executive Director
letter with an updated CV with academic qualifications addressed to the
Executive Director
- A
church recommendation letter (Should be God fearing) - Copy
of National identification card & LC 1 letter - Two
passport photos
Deliver your applications to:
Youth For Charity Missions International (YOFOCHM) – Kitintale, Off Old
Portbell road near Umeme / Water offices in Kitintale or email to:
[email protected] or Send it thru: P.O Box 7881 Kampala, Uganda
Youth For Charity Missions International (YOFOCHM) – Kitintale, Off Old
Portbell road near Umeme / Water offices in Kitintale or email to:
[email protected] or Send it thru: P.O Box 7881 Kampala, Uganda
Note: Applicants should be
residents of Kitintale, Bugolobi, Luzira, Mutungo, Bbina, Mbuya, Kiswa,
Butabika, Kirombe, Portbell & the surrounding.
residents of Kitintale, Bugolobi, Luzira, Mutungo, Bbina, Mbuya, Kiswa,
Butabika, Kirombe, Portbell & the surrounding.
Deadline: 15th April 2018
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