Communications Officer
kampala, Uganda * Fulltime
SNV
Category: NGO
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Location: kampala, Uganda
Fulltime
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
He/ She is expected to formulate and implement internal and external communications policies and related processes (e.g. knowledge management), based on corporate marketing and communication policies and standards to contribute to effective SNV branding and increased internal communication and knowledge development, learning and sharing.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Content Development: He/she leads in the gathering and development engaging visual and written material, that effectively explains project teams and the Country Office for a wide range of external audiences:
• Regular compilation of news items, relevant publications, and attractive stories about the Country Programme activities.
• Production of professional quality publications and key communications materials. Where appropriate, engage and manage professional writers in this regard.
• Ensure sufficient and adequate visual project material is generated and stored appropriately (photographic and video).
• Communication Database: Identify potential visuals and documents for usage in internal and/or external communication, advise country team on development of these visuals and documents and coordinate collection and archiving.
• Internal Communication: Collaborate with corporate communications on internal communication products to be developed or shared at country level.
• Develop content to project and corporate publications such as the annual report, magazines, brochures, leaflets, and videos.
• External Communication: Develop an external communication strategy for approval. More so, based on corporate strategy, he/she will lead planning for the country / region, branding and desired positioning, formulation, editing, production, and distribution of communication materials (e.g., reports knowledge products, policy briefs, promotional videos, visuals). More importantly the successful candidate will be expected to translate the corporate communications strategy into country and project level.
• Communication Advice: Support management, project communication officers and advisors on communication related matters, corporate branding, and promotional activities.
• Internet / Intranet: Develops maintains, and improve the content of the website, to support execution of the country communication plan, creating online exposure supporting SNV’s brand. Write and edit texts, select photos, gather, and publish regular contributions on the website and cross-promotes these. Manage the quality of the country website and contribute to staff awareness and usage of site.
• Coordinate Press / Media Contact: Develop and maintain contacts with relevant media and press and respond to media requests. Monitor references to SNV in the media and media coverage of topics of relevance for SNV, responds to these topics where relevant and prepares communication lines and actions for sensitive issues that may generate media interest.
• Knowledge Development, Management, and Learning:
• Support Knowledge development and learning strategies at country and project level.
• Support Project teams to develop quality knowledge products, in line with their knowledge agenda.
• Support project teams to develop learning agendas and ensures knowledge documentation, dissemination and learning across project, sectors and externally through effective platforms.
• Support the development and use of case studies, set up and maintain infrastructure and process for knowledge exchange and enhancement within the country by providing advice and circulating relevant materials.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Master’s degree in communication, media, information, or relevant related fields.
• Minimum of 8 years work experience progressively heading a communications department.
• Proven experience in editorial, knowledge management web site and intranet management including excellent proven oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills in different computer design, software, photography, and video.
• Proven experiences in organizing events.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Understanding of project work and advisory practices.
• Well-grounded and seasoned communication professional, with experience in developing communications /marketing materials.
• Ability to adapt the corporate communication plans and strategies to the country level seamlessly.
• Ability to develop marketing and communications materials.
• Demonstrated experience in managing partnerships with private business companies.
• Excellent social and networking skills with various stakeholders.
• The position involves a lot of travel around the country
HOW TO APPLY
Additional Information
Service minded: The ability to be of service, quickly and adequately execute tasks for others.
Communication: The ability to communicate in clear language and to adjust one’s use of language to the audience’s level, making sure ideas and essence are understood by the audience.
Client orientation: The ability and willingness to find out what clients want and need and to act accordingly, taking the organisation’s costs and benefits into account.
Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Planning and organising: The ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
Ingenuity: Capacity to think up inventive and smart ideas and solutions for daily problems.
How To Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English. The deadline is Wednesday 12th February 2025.
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Deadline: Expired
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