Job
Title: Communications
Officer
Title: Communications
Officer
Organization: Windle
International Uganda (WIU)
International Uganda (WIU)
Funding Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director
of Development and Quality Assurance
of Development and Quality Assurance
About US:
Windle International
Uganda (WIU) formerly Windle Trust Uganda is a registered INGO whose mission is
to promote peace and development in communities through provision and
coordination of Education and training for Refugees and people affected by
conflict.
Uganda (WIU) formerly Windle Trust Uganda is a registered INGO whose mission is
to promote peace and development in communities through provision and
coordination of Education and training for Refugees and people affected by
conflict.
Windle International
Uganda is the lead partner of UNHCR in implementing Education Projects in
Uganda with close collaboration with the Government of Uganda through the
Office of the Prime Minister.
Uganda is the lead partner of UNHCR in implementing Education Projects in
Uganda with close collaboration with the Government of Uganda through the
Office of the Prime Minister.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Provide
technical support to all communications needs of the organization, ensuring
brand presence and visibility of WIU’s work, impact and collaborations.
Provide
technical support to all communications needs of the organization, ensuring
brand presence and visibility of WIU’s work, impact and collaborations.
·
Ensuring
communication resources are planned, prioritized and resourced for effective
donor
Ensuring
communication resources are planned, prioritized and resourced for effective
donor
·
Coordinate,
plan and support visits to the National Office (scouting of impact stories,
high quality photos and video footage)
Coordinate,
plan and support visits to the National Office (scouting of impact stories,
high quality photos and video footage)
·
Compilation
of communication materials and best practices that support growth of income and
impact of WIU work
Compilation
of communication materials and best practices that support growth of income and
impact of WIU work
·
Working
with Programmes/projects to ensure visibility plans/activities are implemented
as agreed
Working
with Programmes/projects to ensure visibility plans/activities are implemented
as agreed
·
Support
the programmes team to compile Reports and briefs
Support
the programmes team to compile Reports and briefs
·
Work
with field teams and partners to develop, pre-test and roll out material (such
as documentaries, posters, flyers and brochures) for awareness creation and
education.
Work
with field teams and partners to develop, pre-test and roll out 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.
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.
Take
lead in the dissemination of the publications such as research findings, policy
statements and reports through utilizing meetings and events.
·
Support
the field teams in integrating documentation and communication to effectively
draw lessons and change stories in line with the strategy.
Support
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.
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.
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
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 Windle International Uganda (WIU) Communications
Officer job must hold a Bachelor degree with preference in Mass communications,
Journalism, Public Relations or related field of study
The
ideal candidate for the Windle International Uganda (WIU) Communications
Officer job must hold a Bachelor degree with preference in Mass communications,
Journalism, Public Relations or related field of study
·
Three years’
experience in similar role, preferably with non-governmental organization
Three years’
experience in similar role, preferably with non-governmental organization
·
Excellent
communication and public relations skills with strong English language
capability (written and oral) and ability to clearly communicate complex ideas
and principles
Excellent
communication and public relations skills with strong English language
capability (written and oral) and ability to clearly communicate complex ideas
and principles
·
Skills
in personal computing, email and general office productivity software
Skills
in personal computing, email and general office productivity software
·
Experience
with still photography, videography, and story writing style of communication
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
Understanding
of transformational development and ability to translate technical language
into language that is easily understandable by donors
·
Experience
hosting or working with donors or visitors highly preferred
Experience
hosting or working with donors or visitors highly preferred
How to Apply:
All interested
applicants should submit their applications including detailed Curriculum
Vitae, 2 years’ salary history, copies of academic transcripts and certificates
including telephone, email contacts and details of at least three professional
referees addressed to:
applicants should submit their applications including detailed Curriculum
Vitae, 2 years’ salary history, copies of academic transcripts and certificates
including telephone, email contacts and details of at least three professional
referees addressed to:
The Human Resource
Manager,
Manager,
Windle International
Uganda,
Uganda,
P.O Box 24230
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Applications must be
hand delivered to The Windle House, Plot 726 Nagawa Close, Mawanda Road, Mulago
Hill, Kamwokya.
hand delivered to The Windle House, Plot 726 Nagawa Close, Mawanda Road, Mulago
Hill, Kamwokya.
Deadline: 10th January, 2019 by 5pm
Note:
- Windle International is an equal opportunity employer; Females,
minority groups and People with disabilities who qualify for any of the
above vacancies are encouraged to apply. - No canvassing or lobbying will be tolerated. Individuals found to
have done so will immediately be disqualified and black listed. - Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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