Head Communication Non-profit Careers – African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

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Job Title:   Head Communication
Organisation: African Field
Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
About Us:
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit,
networking alliance and service organization that brings together field
epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with
Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to
strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African
countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated
Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health
Regulations (IHR).
Job Summary: The Head
Communication will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s
communications strategy, frameworks and programs aimed at ensuring effective
management of the public and other external stakeholders to keep them informed
of organization’s developments.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:   
  • Drive organizational strategy and message
    development, pitch and announcement strategies.
  • Develop branding initiatives, internal
    communications and external media relations.
  • Determine communications strategy and
    execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the
    organization.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate the
    annual communications plan across the network;
  • The incumbent will manage the
    organizations’ brand and reputation;
  • Manage the development, distribution, and
    maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not
    limited to, newsletters, brochures, and website;
  • Create and launch press releases and
    marketing campaigns;
  • The jobholder will design and drive
    corporate strategy and message development;
  • Manage internal communications and
    external media relations;
  • Formulate communication strategies for
    delivery of corporate culture and business strategy;
  • Mentor and train AFENET staff in effective
    communication with the public or with employees;
  • Direct activities of external agencies,
    establishments, and departments that develop and implement communication
    strategies and information programs;
  • Prepare the organizations’ top management,
    representatives for media Interviews; and
  • Create rich and creative content across
    the AFENET communication channels
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the AFENET Head
    Communication employment opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass
    Communication, International Relations , Public Relations or related area;
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in Mass
    Communication , International Relations , Public Relations, or related
    area is desired advantage;
  • Membership of a professional body.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience
    in Corporate Communications, four of which in a managerial position in a
    similar corporate environment.
  • Excellent track record of Public and
    International relations skills
  • Events management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer focus and strategic planning
    experience
  • High degree of personal initiative and
    innovation
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are encouraged to send their Application
Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of
relevant academic documents and 3 references to: The Human Resource Office,
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) via Email to: sec@afenet.net
Deadline: 12th May
2017 by 5:30 pm (East African Time).

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