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Job Title:    Communications Assistant

Organisation: Amref Health Africa

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organization based in Africa. With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and Western Africa providing services to over 30 countries. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by increasing sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources for health, health service delivery, and investments in health. Our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.

 

Job Summary:  The Communications Assistant will support the department in content creation, coordination of communications department related work in support of implementation of Amref Health Africa’s projects Communications plans and country level communication plans .

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identifying , collecting and generating ‘good news’ stories from programmes/projects for internal and external use
  • Developing a content calendar for the social media Amref Social Media pages .
  • Understanding the existing policies on image and content policy and implement them correctly
  • Supporting in the development of IEC materials for various project
  • Providing regular updates, success stories, profiles and other information for the web
  • Developing and maintaining a database and email distribution lists of relevant media contacts
  • Developing and maintaining a database and email distribution list of relevant stakeholders, supporters and partners
  • Developing Individual fundraising networks
  • Supporting project-based media and public outreaches including driving media coverage to promote AMREF and its strategic areas. Coordination, planning and management of diverse events and materials to promote and raise AMREF’s visibility
  • Conceptualization and implementation of activities, events, materials targeted to AMREF’s key stakeholders and partners
  • Preparing monthly reports For activities implemented by different Projects.
  • Responsible over all Communications support to Communication and Fundraising Manager such as the d ay to day consultations from the projects and communication work plan .
  • Responsible for branding and visibility support to the Communications department .
  • Events support in line with the organizational calendar
  • Developing a data bank of national and district level events and forums AMREF can participate in.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or any relevant field.
  • At least two years of experience
  • Hands-on knowledge and experience in relevant communications and fundraising activities.
  • Experience in project Communications, local and international Health campaigns and media engagement.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • High competence levels in using Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point
  • Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include an updated CV including three work related referees and a cover letter addressed to the Human Resource Business Partner, Amref Health Africa in Uganda.

 

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Deadline: 8th March 2023.

 

NB: We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment.

 

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