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• With the Head of Programs, lead CRS Uganda in the development of a
  marketing plan for the Country Program to promote program visibility and
  growth. Where applicable, there may be program sector-specific or
  project-specific marketing plans responding to specific needs and
  opportunities.
• Take responsibility
  for the execution of the marketing plan in a timely manager, up to
  industry standards and in full compliance with CRS’ policies, procedures
  and guidance documents from CRS Headquarters, in particular from the Marketing
  and Communications Team. Execution of the plan may require liaison with
  and management of contracts with photographers, videographers, designers,
  printers, event organizers and similar service providers among other
  coordination and management duties.
• Mentor and train senior program staff on key skills and competencies
  necessary to execute the marketing plan effectively and monitor their use
  of these skills, identifying areas for future strengthening.

• Support project staff to craft strategic
  messages about their
  programs for a variety of targeted audiences and build their capacities at
  utilizing these messages in diverse settings, from meetings and
  publications to events.
• Serve as the focal point for any social
  media in close collaboration with the Regional Information Officer to feed into a
  centralized agency communication strategy.
• Keep CRS’ Regional Information Officer,
  based in Nairobi, regularly updated on key communications events,
  programmatic developments, success stories, high-profile visits and the
  similar for onward communication to CRS Headquarters and potentially, the
  U.S. Media.
• Ensure that all project communications are
  appropriate for the country program (CP’s strategy), identity and the
  changing operational environment in Uganda, including, but not limited to
  CRS’ project sites, project documents, video and visual pieces and media-products.
• Take leadership in ensuring that all project
  communications are consistent with CRS’ branding and publications
  guidelines, global best practice, the donor requirements.
• Develop high quality monthly newsletters in
  coordination with CRS
  staff to communicate CRS work to donors and internally for CRS staff. Help
  conceive creative ideas and direction and working with writers and photographers/graphic
  designers within and outside the country program, including consultants.
• Support project teams to develop and/or update project fact
  sheets for general communication with a variety of audiences and for
  targeted communication campaigns both in-country and at the Headquarters
  level.
• Archive photos, videos, fact sheets,
  training materials and
  other communications documents on CRS’ SharePoint site or other format and
  ensure they are accessible to program staff in a timely way.

• Support project teams in the coordination
  and organization of major events for CRS projects, including project launches,
  learning events, major donor visits and anniversary events.
• Work in close collaboration with project
  managers to build partner capacity to organize key partner events and
  communicate with a larger audience.
• Keep informed of initiatives and
  programmatic directions in the international and national NGO community in
  Uganda.
• Assist in coordinating Headquarters and
  donor delegations to CRS programs.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Communications
  Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in International
  Development, Journalism or Marketing and Communications.
• At
  least three years of work experience in media, marketing, public relations
  or journalism, experience working with INGOs or UN preferred.
• Previous
  exposure and experience in event planning and managing communication
  strategies targeting a variety of audiences.
• Proven
  organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Ability
  to work with stakeholders on multiple levels, including government
  agencies, non-government organizations, donors, media groups, religious
  groups (Catholic, Muslim, etc.) and CRS staff.
• Excellent
  English writing skills, written and spoken.
• Effective
  communication and interpersonal skills, team work, good public relations,
  self-driven, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Highly
  proficient in MS Office applications and desktop publishing skills.
• Acceptance
  of cultural differences in a continuously changing environment.
• Mature
  disposition in appropriately managing sensitive situations.
• Ability
  to work in quickly and efficiently in sensitive and emergency
  environments.
• Personal
  Competencies (for all CRS Staff): Serves with Integrity, Models Stewardship, Cultivates
  Constructive Relationships, Promotes Learning

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