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Job Title: Learning and Communications Officer

Location: Jinja, Uganda

Reports to: MERL Coordinator

 

About Project:

GOAL and its consortium partner, Wageningen Environmental Research (WENR) will be commencing on an anticipated 5 years resilient and inclusive economic development programme funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Kampala.

 

The objective of the programme is to build climate resilient and more productive farming systems and livelihoods, with environmentally sustainable and commercially viable practices, as such sustainably increasing productivity and income of 200,000 smallholder farming households (SHF) in Busoga and Lango regions. The project is built around four pathways and outcomes:  Pathway and Outcome 1: focuses on enhanced social resilience and agency in SHF households and communities; Pathway and Outcome 2: focuses on ensuring SHF farming systems are more sustainable, productive and resilient to shocks.; Pathway and Outcome 3: focuses on SHF actively participating and benefiting in inclusive markets ; and Pathway and Outcome 4: ensures SHF have enhanced voice and influence to address market system issues.

 

Job Summary:  The Learning and Communications Officer (LCO) will drive and support the external and internal communication of learning from – and impact of – INSPIRE Project. This will be achieved through developing a variety of multimedia products for internal and external audiences, and managing an accessible library of resources which are easily navigable by all teams. The postholder will be expected to coordinate a diverse communications portfolio, contribute to communications strategy, lead on special projects such as programmatic impact reports, and liaise with other organisations when necessary. This is an exciting communications opportunity for a confident writer who wants to engage with a wide range of technical areas relevant to poverty eradication and global development in both emergency and development contexts. Reporting to the MERL Coordinator, the Learning and Communication Officer will also work closely with the HQ communications, creating synergy and continuity across key programme areas. The postholder will be creative and energetic, with experience in bringing about positive changes in the way teams develop, manage and use information and learning to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Communications

• Work closely with MERL and the technical team to develop and execute a communications plan and strategies of INSPIRE,
• Liaise with MERL, technical team and external audiences to convert data/workshop notes/interviews/complex technical documents into well-written and engaging content suitable for a range of audiences.
• Provide training and capacity building to INSPIRE staff to communicate effectively.
• Produce and publish high-quality communication materials such as learning briefs, case studies, success/challenge stories, newsletters, blogs, photo journals and videos reflective of all GU programme areas.
• Produce quarterly INSPIRE message sheets and share with GOAL HQ and SMT.
• Act as an information bridge between the communications team in GOAL Head Quarters (HQ) and GOAL Uganda (GU).
• Serve as the focal person for information requests on programmatic learning.
• Review, adapt and edit resources in coordination with relevant colleagues to respond to requests for information from a range of partners and donors.
• Support the implementation of the INSPIRE social media plan, with regular updates to GU’s social media platforms.
• Lead media engagements to enhance visibility of the INSPIRE project.
• Oversee the upholding of the INSPIRE branding and marking guidelines among staff and other project stakeholders.

Learning

• Support the MERL Coordinator and Team Leader to develop guidelines and templates to document learning across INSPIRE.
• Liaise and work closely with HQ Communications team in using standardised tools and guidelines
• Provide support on ensuring that learning is incorporated into programmatic policy development.
• Act as a focal point for the development of any new INSPIRE resources on programmatic learning.
• Continually investigate the use of new approaches (including new technologies) for improving programmatic learning.

General and Administrative

• Provide briefings on programmatic communication and learning to new staff members as required.
• Support GU information management systems, documenting resources for shared use effectively on SharePoint and across agreed communications platforms.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Mass communication, Journalism
• A rich portfolio of various quality media products built in a period of at least 2 years
• Ability to summarise large sets of data and technical information into concise and tailored reports for various target groups.
• Experience in maintenance of website and producing videos and pictures.
• Excellent ability in use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and aptitude to learn to use new software.
• Experience in communications design software such as InDesign.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills and ability to proof documents to an international standard, including international research papers.
• Demonstrable, relevant experience in an international NGO and/or in developing countries.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant communications / media training.
• Passionate about communicating stories through various social media
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and able to work in a fluid environment and adhere to deadlines.
• Proficiency in PowerBI highly desirable
• Experience in setting up information hubs.
• Specific technical knowledge or experience of INGO approaches, thematic areas or countries.

GOAL

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a global team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development Programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

 

General description of the country programme:

First operational in Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health (including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition programing); and a market-based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL Uganda mainstreams gender, child protection, social behaviour change and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.

 

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

 

Accountability within GOAL

• Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

 

GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of approximately 130 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €9.7 million (2024). GOAL is currently operational in the North, South, East and West of Uganda with six established offices in Kampala, Lira, Mbale, Kabarole, Moroto, Kaabong and Agago Districts. GOAL Uganda country programme is funded by a number of donors who include Mastercard, charity water, Irish Aid and some small foundations.

Our package includes a competitive salary, health insurance cover for up to 3 dependents, comprehensive 24-hour personal accident cover, terminal benefits equivalent to one month for each completed year of service, a flexi-work arrangement and our working hours provide for a half day on Fridays. GOAL promotes a learning and development environment with training & study opportunities aligned to our staff development policy.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 14th August 2024

 

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