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• Write, edit and
  produce press materials (press releases, fact sheets, statements, news
  features, etc.,) as appropriate.
• Responsible for the
  content and production of a bi-monthly external digital newsletter to
  investors and interested parties
• Assist with internal
  communications (e.g. renew product launches)
• In charge of
  maintaining and updating branding guidelines and ensuring brand standards
  are adhered to and integrated into media products

• Proactively pursue
  Public Relations activities
• Be the face of
  SolarNow at events and conferences as required, particularly with
  corporate clients
• Carry out regular
  media monitoring, particularly of competitors and solar energy industry
• Work in liaison with
  branches and media outlets regarding SolarNow’s media presence (eg. radio).

• Inform website design.
  Execute website maintenance and continual improvement
• Social Media and SMS
  strategy development and execution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter accounts)

• The applicant must
  have at least five years’ experience in communications;
• Computer and IT skills
  (including use of Microsoft office, the internet and bonus if you are able
  to maintain websites)
• Proven ability to work
  with Uganda media, including local, national and regional media across
  print, radio and online, including relationships with editors and
  reporters
• Ability to draft press
  releases, statements, opinion pieces, newsletter articles and press
  materials
• Traditional and social
  media monitoring and communications skills;
• Comfort with being a
  spokesperson;
• A passionate believer
  in our vision of transforming lives by providing sustainable energy
  solutions. It’s important to us that you really believe and embody who we
  are and what we are trying to achieve.
• An experienced
  and creative communicator – you have a proven ability to
  effectively communicate (informally and formally) to various audiences and
  a demonstrated capacity to convey key messages using various communication
  means, both in written and verbal formats. You are able to inject
  creativity into all that you do. Digital communication channels do not
  scare you. You love to influence in ways that others may not think of. You
  are often the person in an organisation that really challenges others to
  think big and to think differently.
• A
  detail-oriented doer – you have a track record of getting
  things done and done well. You are organised, conscientious, proactive and
  execute to a fine level of detail.
• A persuasive
  connector – you love meeting new people and making them an
  ambassador for what we are doing. You are able to stay linked to many
  networks and leverage them at the right time. You are an expert in
  connecting with different audiences in a genuine way.
• Dedicated to
  self-improvement – You strive to be the best that you can be.
  You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others.

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