Communications Coordinator Job Placements – Fairventures Worldwide (FVW)

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Job Title:  Communications Coordinator

Organisation: Fairventures Worldwide (FVW)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Fairventures Worldwide (FVW) is a German based organization engaged in landscape restoration activities. Our Uganda program aims to find and implement solutions for large-scale restoration of deforested areas. FVW works with small scale farmers in Uganda to implement its reforestation programs.

 

Job Summary:  Fairventures Worldwide is seeking an individual with excellent communication skills to work full-time in our communications department. Communications Coordinator shall be supervised by the Country Director and the CEO.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for Uganda stakeholders.
  • Create communications materials including but not limited to messaging documents, Q&As, and talking points targeting various audiences.
  • Help manage communications for potential issues and crises.
  • Develop a stakeholder engagement plan that links to overall objectives that identifies the specific requirements of each stakeholder group.
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships once established through regular communication activities as identified with each stakeholder
  • Participate in the review and updating of the comprehensive and coherent fundraising strategy.
  • Develop clarity and focus on messaging, image, and branding to strategically position the organization amongst key stakeholders and audiences.
  • Overseeing events, including planning, identifying invitees and speakers, developing agendas, talking points and/or presentations, etc.
  • Support the development of policy and advocacy material for national and global use including position papers and advocacy reports.

Media Support

  • Conduct local media landscape assessments and make recommendations around brand-building and reputational risk management.
  • Establish relationships with key media actors and outlets.
  • Supervise the development of media pitches, press releases, op-eds, and talking points, ensuring national priorities and perspectives are integrated into global messaging

Social Media Support

  • Develop an editorial calendar specific to local content, events, and holidays
  • Develop social media campaigns and content for use across social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp) and supervise implementation.

Events Support

  • Identify potential speaking and/or sponsorship opportunities at the local levels and liaise with event coordinators.
  • Support all event logistics on the ground, including venue, catering, signage, photography/videography services, material printing, speaker/moderator/participant outreach and invitations, booking reservations, developing itineraries, arranging transportation, etc.
  • Develop and distribute social media toolkits in advance of events, and manage all social media posting during and after events.
  • Develop and distribute press kits in advance and at opening of events, and serve as the primary point of contact for press and media follow-ups
  • Other duties as reasonably assigned

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in PR, Communication, Journalism or related field.
  • At least three years of PR/communications-related experience.
  • Interest in climate protection and local communities.
  • Should be able to act independently, show initiative with an outgoing personality.
  • Exceptional written skills, with an aptitude to develop messaging for different audiences.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • An understanding of what makes powerful and impactful content.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for working well with a variety of people and leading through influence within all levels of the organization.
  • Project management/prioritization skills with a proven ability to work independently with stakeholders under minimal supervision.
  • Experience and confidence in providing communication counsel and coaching to senior leaders.
  • Experience with online and social media communication tools and strategies
  • Good working knowledge of the communication industry’s channels and best practices.
  • Knowledge of any of the local languages is an added advantage
  • Willingness to travel

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should Email a cover letter and CV ONLY addressed to the Country Director, Plot 4A Kampala Road, Crown House to info.uganda@fairventures.org

In the subject line of the email, indicate – Application for Communications Coordinator only.

 

Deadline: 15th July 2022 not later than 5:00pm

 

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