Graduate Communications Field Officer
kampala, Uganda * FulltimeMedical Teams International
PR And Communication
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Location: kampala, Uganda
Fulltime
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
This role also works closely with the HQ Brand and Communications team to cultivate content to be published in Medical Teams’ brand, marketing, and fundraising channels, as well as ensure proper branding of visibility materials.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate with HQ liaison from Brand and Communications team on gathering requested photo, story, social media, and video content to support Medical Teams’ brand and private donor fundraising.
• Visit field locations to gather images and stories to use in communication materials on request from HQ.
• Collect and edit content from the field.
• Ensure visibility and branding materials are compliant with Medical Teams’ brand requirements. Verify with HQ Brand and Communications for support and compliance.
• Create visibility materials (donor branding, signposts, brochures, newsletters, media releases, fact sheets, etc.) according to Medical Teams and donor branding guidelines.
• Manage content storage for the country program.
• Coordinate institutional donor content collection needs with field communications focal points.
• Organize the capture of social media content as requested by HQ Brand and Communications to showcase program activities at the global brand level.
• Conduct and create program reports for institutional donors on program communications activities.
• Update the country SharePoint page.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or a similar field is required.
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media.
• Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• SKILLS
• Excellent English communication skills; highly articulate verbally and in writing.
• Proven writing and editing skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Graphic design skills are an added advantage.
• Photography skills are preferred.
• Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• ABILITIES
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to support Medical Teams’ Calling and adhere to the Medical Teams Code of Conduct.
• Physical Requirements:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, and computer.
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern, which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder.
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 Kilograms.
• Seldom to occasionally positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.
HOW TO APPLY
The above terms of reference are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
Medical Teams International is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interview meeting, processing, reference verification, training) request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, Medical Teams International Uganda DOES NOT retain any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization. Please note that under NO circumstances shall Medical Teams International Uganda be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of fraudsters and other false agents.
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