Job Title: Communications Coordinator
Organisation: Fairventures Worldwide (FVW)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Fairventures Worldwide (FVW) is a German based organization engaged in landscape restoration activities. Our Uganda program aims to find and implement solutions for large-scale restoration of deforested areas. FVW works with small scale farmers in Uganda to implement its reforestation programs.
Job Summary: Fairventures Worldwide is seeking an individual with excellent communication skills to work full-time in our communications department. Communications Coordinator shall be supervised by the Country Director and the CEO.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for Uganda stakeholders.
- Create communications materials including but not limited to messaging documents, Q&As, and talking points targeting various audiences.
- Help manage communications for potential issues and crises.
- Develop a stakeholder engagement plan that links to overall objectives that identifies the specific requirements of each stakeholder group.
- Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships once established through regular communication activities as identified with each stakeholder
- Participate in the review and updating of the comprehensive and coherent fundraising strategy.
- Develop clarity and focus on messaging, image, and branding to strategically position the organization amongst key stakeholders and audiences.
- Overseeing events, including planning, identifying invitees and speakers, developing agendas, talking points and/or presentations, etc.
- Support the development of policy and advocacy material for national and global use including position papers and advocacy reports.
Media Support
- Conduct local media landscape assessments and make recommendations around brand-building and reputational risk management.
- Establish relationships with key media actors and outlets.
- Supervise the development of media pitches, press releases, op-eds, and talking points, ensuring national priorities and perspectives are integrated into global messaging
Social Media Support
- Develop an editorial calendar specific to local content, events, and holidays
- Develop social media campaigns and content for use across social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp) and supervise implementation.
Events Support
- Identify potential speaking and/or sponsorship opportunities at the local levels and liaise with event coordinators.
- Support all event logistics on the ground, including venue, catering, signage, photography/videography services, material printing, speaker/moderator/participant outreach and invitations, booking reservations, developing itineraries, arranging transportation, etc.
- Develop and distribute social media toolkits in advance of events, and manage all social media posting during and after events.
- Develop and distribute press kits in advance and at opening of events, and serve as the primary point of contact for press and media follow-ups
- Other duties as reasonably assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in PR, Communication, Journalism or related field.
- At least three years of PR/communications-related experience.
- Interest in climate protection and local communities.
- Should be able to act independently, show initiative with an outgoing personality.
- Exceptional written skills, with an aptitude to develop messaging for different audiences.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- An understanding of what makes powerful and impactful content.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for working well with a variety of people and leading through influence within all levels of the organization.
- Project management/prioritization skills with a proven ability to work independently with stakeholders under minimal supervision.
- Experience and confidence in providing communication counsel and coaching to senior leaders.
- Experience with online and social media communication tools and strategies
- Good working knowledge of the communication industry’s channels and best practices.
- Knowledge of any of the local languages is an added advantage
- Willingness to travel
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should Email a cover letter and CV ONLY addressed to the Country Director, Plot 4A Kampala Road, Crown House to [email protected]
In the subject line of the email, indicate – Application for Communications Coordinator only.
Deadline: 15th July 2022 not later than 5:00pm
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