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Job Title:  Communications Officer

Organisation: SNV

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

SNV is an international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has annual revenues of over €120 million, and 1300 staff working in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission.

Job Summary:   The Communications Officer is part of SNV in Uganda in charge of developing and executing the project communication strategy and knowledge management. The Communications Officer creates an enabling environment for SNV’s business development, project impact and programme work by delivering communication initiatives and positioning SNV INCLUDE in events, websites and media.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Communication Strategy Development

• Craft and execute a detailed communication plan that reflects the project’s evolution from the ISDAP approach to the participatory approach (PIP) and integrated farming systems. This strategy will guide how we share our story, highlighting the changes and benefits of these new methods.

Stakeholder Relations

• Build strong relationships with district leaders, project teams, and key players to promote the program. Your role involves bridging the project and the community, ensuring everyone is informed on the program’s goals and progress.

Content Production

• Create compelling content across various formats, including press releases, articles, blog posts, and multimedia materials like infographics. Your content will showcase the project’s developments, activities, and successes, ensuring the message is clear and engaging for all audiences.

Training and Support

• Work with the project team to enhance their skills in capturing and sharing the project’s impact. You’ll be responsible for making sure everyone can effectively communicate the new approaches being implemented, ensuring consistency and clarity in our messaging.

Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• Design informative materials that explain the INCLUDE project’s Theory of Change. Your work will help others understand our objectives, outcomes, and the steps we’re taking to get there and share important lessons learned along the way.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or relevant qualification.
• At least six years of relevant experience
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work within a large multidiscipline team.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Command of local Uganda languages is preferred.
• A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork and coaching
• Extension, Communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity
• Accuracy: The ability to work accurate and diligent, with an eye for detail aimed at preventing mistakes.
• Service minded: The ability to be of service, quickly and adequately execute tasks for others.
• Integrity: Adherence to the standards, values and rules of conduct associated with one’s position and the culture in which one operates. Being incorruptible.
• Result orientation: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

How to Apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab at the link below.

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Deadline: 11^th March 2024

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