Communication Officer NGO Jobs – Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)

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Job Title:    Communication Officer

Organisation: Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) is an NGO providing adult education and community development among refugees in Uganda since 1997 as an operational partner to OPM and UNHCR.

 

Job Summary:  The Communication Officer produces written and visual materials and content on the FRC projects in Uganda for the use of HQ and Country Office. She/he works closely with FRC Finland HQ communication unit.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Produce professional media and communications materials and content, such as articles and short stories, photographs, videos on FRC projects and on other relevant topics for the use of FRC platforms.
  • Write regular updates and news digests on current refugee situation and matters impacting the work in Uganda and region for HQ and donor use.
  • Produce high quality photographs on FRC projects for publications, reports, fundraising materials, social media and multimedia content for FRC social media.
  • Assist and liaise with HQ Information and Communication unit to develop communication strategy and workplans.
  • Produce content for media campaigns and other events in Finland and in Uganda.
  • Encourage and train FRC staff in Uganda to produce news and feature contents. Other tasks:
  • Keep database on written and visual materials produced at FRC online archive.
  • Maintain up-to-date database of journalists and media organisations.
  • Build dialogue and liaise with media contacts within region.
  • Respond to enquiries from the press or other media.
  • Assist and prepare programs and presentations for donor, partner and other officials’ visits.
  • Handle interview requests and programs for press and other media visits.
  • Ensuring FRC visibility in projects and materials produced.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Degree in Communications / Journalism / Public Information / International Relations or a related field.
  • At least three years of relevant experience working in media, journalism or communications.
  • Very good technical knowledge on media contexts, web and digital tools.
  • Excellent newswriting and editing skills, social media and photography skills.
  • Experience working in field situations in rural areas.
  • Proficiency in English.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates Email Application to frcugandaadmin@refugeecouncil.fi

Application and CVs Should be one document and a maximum of 5 pages

Include in your application letter:

  • Gross salary request,
  • Contact details (email and telephone) of 3 professional reference persons.
  • Please quote the Position and Location in the subject line
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Do not email copies of certificates.

 

Deadline: 13th June 2022

 

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