Job Title: Communications Officer (2 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: Women’s International Peace Centre
Project Name: Ugandans For Peace Activity
Project Funding Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: National Coordinator/ Chief of Party, Advocacy and Strategic Partnership Coordinator and Technical Adviser
About US:
The Women’s International Peace Centre, formerly Isis-WICCE, is a feminist organization founded in 1974 and based in Kampala, Uganda. Our mission is to ignite women’s leadership, amplify their voices, and deepen their impact in recreating peace. Our WEAVE model intersects research (on women’s specific experiences and needs), evidence-based advocacy (to influence national, regional, and international policy and practice), holistic healing (to enable women’s wellbeing and participation in peace processes), skills and movement building to equip WHRDs with necessary skills, build networks and facilitate exchange of strategies to advance women’s leadership for peace.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the National Coordinator and Advocacy and strategic Partnership Coordinator, the Communications Officer will perform the following functions; support the development and implementation of communications strategies and plans and manage media and press relations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Information Management, and Journalism or relevant field
- Knowledge and understanding of Gender, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Reconciliation is an added advantage.
- Four years of progressively responsible work experience in communications, advocacy, research and information
- Excellent writing and editing skills across a range of communications formats and platforms
- Experience in graphic design, photography and photo editing and/or web design is an asset.
- Fluency in English is a must
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send applications and CVs including three references with contact details and copies of academic and professional testimonials by email to: [email protected] addressed to: The Executive Director, Women’s International Peace Centre Plot 1467, Church Road, Bulindo, Kira. Uganda
Deadline: 7th June 2024
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