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Job Title:   Communications Volunteer (No Experience Jobs)

Organisation: Windle International Uganda (WIU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Windle International Uganda (WIU) is an International Non-Governmental Organization managing Education programmes in refugee settlements in Uganda. WIU is the lead agency for education in 9 out of the 12 settlements, although we operate in all 12 settlements including Kampala. We work in close collaboration with Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister.

Job Summary:   The Communications Volunteer will support the Communications Unit and wider organisation to deliver quality services to our funders and stakeholders and help increase WIU visibility. He/she will support the design, development and dissemination of high quality tools and materials, ensuring style and branding compliance, and supporting update of WIU’s website and social media platforms. The Communications Volunteer, will play a central role in developing WIU online presence and activity to increase reach, engagement and interaction with our various audiences. He/she will provide digital, creative, operational and administrative support to the Communications Unit. They will stay abreast of trends, developments and opportunities in the communications field. Other tasks, may be assigned based upon organizational need and/or the individuals own strengths or interest.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Under the guidance of the Communications Officer, the responsibilities for this role will include the following,

Digital Communications

• Website maintenance and update. This includes uploading new content, updating existing content and liaising with IT Officer for technical support. You will also help ensure we are optimising Google AdWords and Search Engine optimisation (SEO).
• Social media accounts: maintain, update and grow our social media presence: Twitter (X), Facebook, YouTube and Linkedin. This includes developing captivating and engaging content for both internal and external audiences that shall be boosted on all WIU’s digital platforms
• E-Newsletter: format our quarterly e-newsletter with copy provided by Communications Officer, and help develop our e-newsletters to further engage online audiences.
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting: help monitor and evaluate the impact of our digital work, in particular putting together analytics reports for our website, and social media. Provide periodic reports on the digital engagement and performance through weekly social media reports.
• Conduct survey monkey/partner surveys to gauge our stakeholders understanding of our work and areas of improvement.

Visual Design & Content Development

• Contribute to the design, development and dissemination of high quality tools, knowledge products and communication materials, ensuring style and branding compliance
• Support the designing and editing of materials for a range of audiences and contexts, including research and meeting reports, case studies, briefs, toolkits, etc

Documentation and Communications support

• Document WIU interventions and events through photograph, short videos and stories
• Disseminate success stories and case studies to showcase the impact of our work.
• Support Communications Team in maintaining a collection of photos, graphics, icons, infographics, video clips to use in various digital content

Event planning and coordination

• Develop an event calendar to ensure that all key events are organised in a timely and orderly manner.
• Develop Talking Points, infographics, and leverage on various partnerships to ensure appropriate media channels are identified to create the most impact for WIU’s initiatives s prior, during and after key activities.
• Provide Event reports and data analytics to ensure growth and engagement is monitored for improvement.
• Develop a story bank through documenting captivating stories for dissemination to key stakeholder following review by WIU’s Communications and approval teams.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should have relevant qualifications
• A good understanding of and interest in social media management (Facebook, Twitter (X) and LinkedIn in a first instance) and in website management,
• Ability to transform information summaries into knowledge products and small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories suitable for Facebook, Twitter (X), etc.
• Good knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Package (including Word Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop and or illustrator in priority)
• Passionate about access to quality and inclusive information for refugees and host communities
• Good design skills and ability to produce engaging content following clear branding guidelines,
• Good written communication skills, with accuracy and good attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively when sharing content.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual.
• Ability to deal in a professional manner when communicating online.
• Basic camera/digital photography skills including skills in handling photography/video equipment

The Volunteer will;

• Have comprehensive induction, training, and support to grow into a professional.
• Gain valuable experience for those seeking a career in communication, marketing, social media and Public relations
• Learn about WIU’s humanitarian and development work.
• Be part of a friendly and diverse team.
• Have lunch at the office and reasonable local travel expenses shall be reimbursed in line with WIU’s policy and references can be provided to future employers.

How to Apply:

All applications should be submitted through the online link below.

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Deadline: 13^th March 2024 by 05:00PM.

Disclaimer

• Applicants must have no history of violation of children’s rights or of Child abuse and sexual exploitation of any kind
• Windle International Uganda is an equal opportunity and a corruption intolerant employer. Women and persons with disability who meet the job requirements are encouraged to apply.
• No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications will be assessed strictly on individual merit
• No canvassing or lobbying will be tolerated. Individuals found to have done so will be disqualified and blacklisted.
• Whereas we actively welcome all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

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