Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: CorpsAfrica
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning with the idea of turning community development in Africa over to local changemakers. During her own service, Liz was approached by young Moroccans who wanted to be Peace Corps Volunteers so they could help people in their own country, but she had to tell them it was only for Americans.
Job Summary: We are looking for a self-motivated and talented communications officer to lead our communications department. In this position, you will oversee producing high-quality content that engages our members, followers and builds brand recognition. The main duties will also include creating informative content, articles, and media opportunities to share our organization’s brand. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with brilliant presentation, and organizational skills and will be based in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective communication strategies that grow audiences connected to the organization’s work.
- Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all communications materials.
- Manage the organization’s social media communications.
- Work with executive and program teams to generate new ideas and strategies.
- Support program and volunteer teams to compile monthly blogs/case stories.
- Organize periodic media campaigns on television, radio, and online platforms.
- Manage and support the development of all print and electronic materials.
- Organize periodic documentation of field activities and case stories.
- Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.
- Create and support editing of multimedia content including videos, animations, and infographics for the website, social media, quarterly newsletters (print and/ or online), and other appropriate outlets.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in communications, social work, journalism, public relations, or a relevant field.
- At least three years of experience in a similar role.
- Having worked with local communities is an added advantage
- Proven experience creating targeted content is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
- Detail oriented.
- Have the ability to use content digital tools such as Canva, inshot.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send an updated CV and cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role as a single PDF (titled: LastName_FirstName – Uganda Communications Officer application) to [email protected]
Deadline: 11th August 2023.
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