Job Title: Communication
Officer
Officer
Organisation: Ministry
of Water and Environment
of Water and Environment
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
About US:
The Ministry of
Water and Environment in partnership with UNDP is implementing the Building
Resilient Communities and Ecosystems through Restoration of Wetlands and
Associated Catchments Project. The project aims at upgrading
hydro-meteorological network, weather forecasting system and flood forecasting
system.
Water and Environment in partnership with UNDP is implementing the Building
Resilient Communities and Ecosystems through Restoration of Wetlands and
Associated Catchments Project. The project aims at upgrading
hydro-meteorological network, weather forecasting system and flood forecasting
system.
Job Summary: The Communication Officer will manage the
project information-communication-networking activities in close cooperation
with components and other stakeholders in order to achieve project objectives.
project information-communication-networking activities in close cooperation
with components and other stakeholders in order to achieve project objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the project coordinator and managers in designing and
implementing an effective communication strategy reaching out to all
relevant stakeholders in wetland management. - Prepare Action plan for operationalization of the Information,
Education and Communication Strategy; - Support the development and implementation of activities and
materials under the Wetlands information, Education and Communication
(WIEC) Unit; - Produce effective communication materials
- Organize awareness raising events, media trips and wetland
conservation campaigns - Support the development of project publications, tact sheets,
booklets and leaflets - Maintain press clips/files, photos and other promotion materials.
- Assist in organization of meetings, workshops and events at central
and local levels. - Produce media briefs, kits and timely press releases and building
internal capacity to work with media effectively - Support the social media to generate social media content including
text photos, videos etc - Implement other activities identified in the communication strategy
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass
Communication, Journalism or related. - A Master’s Degree in the relevant field from a recognized University
is an added advantage. - Three years of working experience in communication (Natural
resources/climate is preferable) - Experience in working with mass media, TV, radio, internet knowledge
in Natural resources if preferred, - High skills in conceptualizing, writing and selling to internal and
external audiences - Knowledge of MS office applications.
- Excellent and demonstrable English language skill, both spoken and
written
How to Apply:
All applications
must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing
work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and
educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details
(telephone and email) of three (3) referees and Application should he addressed
to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port bell
Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026. Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry
Registry
must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing
work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and
educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details
(telephone and email) of three (3) referees and Application should he addressed
to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port bell
Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026. Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry
Registry
Deadline: 21st September, 2018
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