Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: Solidaridad
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Solidaridad Network is an international civil society organisation founded in 1969. Its main objective is facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains. It operates through nine regional expertise centers in over 50 countries. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of communication plans and collaborate with technical teams to tailor/curate compelling content for various audiences – success stories, key messaging, social media graphics, articles, reports, and thought leadership articles to showcase/promote Solidaridad’s work and impact.
- Contribute to maintaining an updated internal database on the organization’s intranet. Regularly review and update key informational and promotional Solidaridad and project communication and visibility materials.
- Support development of project communication and visibility materials e.g. banners, IEC materials, briefs, one-pagers, factsheets, press briefs, etc.
- Ensure compliance with Solidaridad communication and branding guidelines in all communication outputs.
- Establish relationships and work with national and local media contacts to enhance publicity and visibility in various media channels including TV, radio, print, and social media.
- Support events coordination.
- Curate social media content that is timely and relevant for Solidaridad audiences across Google Currents, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn platforms.
- Research, engage, and build connections with key national stakeholders and influencers to improve Solidaridad’s visibility on social media.
- In collaboration with the Regional Communication and Knowledge Management Manager, ensure messaging is consistent and accurately reflects the Solidaridad brand voice and tone across all social media platforms and communication materials.
- Design social media posters, banners, header images, and graphics for everyday use.
- Lead development of branded collateral such as graphics, project fliers, reports posts, factsheets, and other communication, visibility materials, etc. for use in promoting the Solidaridad brand.
- Liaise with service providers as required to manage production quality.
- Other duties assigned.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should have relevant qualifications
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their one-page cover letter (including salary expectations and availability) and CVs to:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: “Communications Officer – Uganda”
The CVs will be evaluated as they are received. Only successful candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 16th January 2023 by 5:00pm
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