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Job Title:  Communications Officer

Organisation: Women in Technology Uganda (WITU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Founded in 2014, Women in Technology Uganda (WITU) is a non-profit started by women for women. The goal of the organization is to transform the lives of women and girls from underserved communities into successful technologists and entrepreneurs. We achieve this through carefully working with communities and their people to bring lasting change.

Job Summary:   Our client is seeking a skilled Communications Officer who can effectively plan, execute, and oversee communication strategies for our key projects. The ideal candidate will ensure clear, timely, and consistent information flow among project stakeholders, team members, and leadership while aligning communications with project goals and organizational objectives

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy development

• Create and implement communication plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure communication strategies support specific project objectives and timelines.
• Identify all relevant stakeholders and their communication needs.
• Choose appropriate communication channels for different stakeholder groups and message types.
• Develop key messages that resonate with various audiences while maintaining project integrity.
• Anticipate potential communication challenges and plan mitigation strategies.
• Determine optimal timing and frequency of communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish systems for gathering and incorporating stakeholder feedback
• Plan and budget for communication activities within project constraints.

Content creation

• Oversee the production of various materials like press releases, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Regular reports on project progress, milestones, and achievements.
• Tailored messages for different groups (e.g., executives, team members, clients).
• Simplified explanations of complex project elements for non-technical audiences
• Crisis communications: Prepare statements or FAQs for potential issues or setbacks

Media Relations

• Serve as a liaison with media outlets and manage press inquiries.

Crisis management

• Develop and execute communication strategies during challenging situations.

Brand management

• Ensure consistency in messaging and brand identity across all platforms.

Internal communications

• Facilitate effective information flow within the organization.

Stakeholder engagement

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, customers, and partners.

Performance analysis

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, PR, or related field.
• Three to five years of experience in communications or PR roles.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Media relations experience.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms.
• Project management abilities.
• Crisis communication training.
• Industry knowledge relevant to the organization.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Professional certifications (e.g., APR, CPRP) preferred.
• Understanding of project lifecycles and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to engage with diverse groups effectively.
• Capacity to align communications with project and organizational goals
• Flexibility to adjust strategies as project needs evolve.
• Familiarity with communication tools and project management software
• Ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful narratives.
• Calm and effective communication under pressure.
• Guiding communication teams and influencing project stakeholders
• Awareness of diverse audiences in global projects.

How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 31st July 2024

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