Fresher Communications and Advocacy Officer NGO Jobs – National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD)

Job Title:  Communications and Advocacy Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD) is a voluntary non-governmental women’s organization that was initiated by a group of women in 2009 and was legally registered in 2010. NAWAD is committed to promote a stable and peaceful society where women and girls access equal rights in the different spheres of life. The organization focuses on the family and the crucial role women play in their families, their communities and the development of Uganda as a nation. The main goal of the organization is to promote the rights of women and girls especially in relation to sustainable natural resource management and climate change social and economic right and governance, peace and security.

Job Summary:   The Communications and Advocacy Officer will manage NAWAD’s public relations and advocacy strategies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communication strategy development: S/he will work with the project staff to develop, review and revise the organization communications strategy, strategic and annual operational plans
• Produce a wide range of Publications including monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and/or update current communication materials.
• NAWAD Membership focal person: coordinate all the membership activities for NAWAD
• Events planning and production: Organize meetings with high level international, national and other stakeholders, liaise with Organisation staff in organizing dissemination activities, ensure appropriate documentation of events, and wide sharing of products and information
• Media engagement: Plan, organize and direct an effective public information program
• Online publishing: Be responsible for developing and/or updating content for NAWAD online platforms, oversee the production and timely posting of blogs and engage with relevant knowledge hub websites and online communities to promote the organization work
• Monitoring and evaluation of communication activities
• Carry out any other duties related to this role as may be required from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, IT or its equivalent
• A postgraduate qualification in Mass Communication or Social Sciences or Gender is an added advantage
• Previous experience with media will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 1-2 years relevant working experience as a communications officer or related position
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to produce concise, informative and appropriate written documentation
• Ability to communicate on social media to keep the organization visibility high
• Ability annual reports for the organization
• Strong writing and digital media management skills.
• Experience in advocacy campaigns is highly preferred.
• Strong IT Skills

How to Apply:

Suitably qualified persons should submit their application which must include the following:

• A one-page type written application letter addressed to the Executive Director, National Association for Women’s Action in Development.
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae with a telephone contact and an email address that are functional.
• Copies of the relevant academic certificates and transcripts.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

The above application documents must be submitted as ONE PDF file to the email: Apply by Email  indicating the position applied for in the email reference.

Deadline: 30th January 2025

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