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Communication and Marketing Officer NGO Jobs – Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Job Title: Communication and Marketing Officer
Organization: Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Aga
Khan Foundation through its partner agency, Madrasa Early Childhood Development
Program, Uganda (MECPU) aims to provide quality community-based, culturally
relevant, affordable and pluralistic EGD services to underprivileged
communities in rural and urban areas. Core programming objectives include
training ECD teachers using the Science of ECD training package, supporting
children in transitioning successfully from home to preschool and into primary schools,
and creating a society in which all children are active, healthy, knowledgeable
and happy MECPU operates in parts of Central and West Nile regions of Uganda
and has so far supported ECD policy development and implementation as well as
community-based practice since 1993. MECPU is a key player in promoting
integrated ECD in Uganda and its contributions so far have been recognised by
Government, international development partners, CSOs and communities.
Khan Foundation through its partner agency, Madrasa Early Childhood Development
Program, Uganda (MECPU) aims to provide quality community-based, culturally
relevant, affordable and pluralistic EGD services to underprivileged
communities in rural and urban areas. Core programming objectives include
training ECD teachers using the Science of ECD training package, supporting
children in transitioning successfully from home to preschool and into primary schools,
and creating a society in which all children are active, healthy, knowledgeable
and happy MECPU operates in parts of Central and West Nile regions of Uganda
and has so far supported ECD policy development and implementation as well as
community-based practice since 1993. MECPU is a key player in promoting
integrated ECD in Uganda and its contributions so far have been recognised by
Government, international development partners, CSOs and communities.
Job Summary: The Communication and Marketing Officer will be
mainly responsible for supporting a wide range of marketing and communication
programmes and initiatives.
mainly responsible for supporting a wide range of marketing and communication
programmes and initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage MECDI marketing campaigns and projects
as out lined in business plan - Work closely with the Monitoring and
Evaluation team to ensure marketing initiatives are measured for accuracy
and effectiveness to further inform the overall marketing strategy - Initiate the development of a website to
actively market the institute - Write, edit and proof read communication
materials that will help market the institute these will include articles,
newsletter, stories, booklets, posters, banners and school profiles,
blogs. - Build relations with a wide range of
marketing contacts, particularly, media outlets, suppliers such as
printers and designers to ensure competitive prices and great quality
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
with in business administration, marketing or related field - At least three years’ experience in related
job roles - Proven experience of managing print and
digital content production - Demonstrated skills in developing and running
marketing campaigns and projects - Excellent oral and written communication
skills including editing and copywriting skills. - Proven abilities in using a wide range of
computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, In Design and
PowerPoint. - Excellent interpersonal skills in order to
function effectively as a team player in a group situation. - Previous experience in advertising an
advantage - Prior exposure and experience with marketing
software is an added advantage - Fluency in English (written and oral)
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested applicants should send a cover letter, updated
CVs and names and contact information of three professional referees with
“Position applied for” in the subject line addressed to the Program Director,
MECPU via e-mail to mecpu@akfea.org or hand deliver to MECPU offices located on
Plot 278 Sir Albert Cook Road in Mengo (Adjacent to the premises that are
opposite the Masengere Building that is within the Bulange precincts).
suitably qualified and interested applicants should send a cover letter, updated
CVs and names and contact information of three professional referees with
“Position applied for” in the subject line addressed to the Program Director,
MECPU via e-mail to mecpu@akfea.org or hand deliver to MECPU offices located on
Plot 278 Sir Albert Cook Road in Mengo (Adjacent to the premises that are
opposite the Masengere Building that is within the Bulange precincts).
Deadline: 1st July 2016
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