Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  For over seventy years, ChildFund International has provided support to deprived, excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives and opportunities to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children. Our core commitment is child-centered change that will ensure healthy and secure infants, educated and confident children, and youth who are skilled and engage meaningfully in the affairs and decision making processes within their communities.
ChildFund Uganda is working in over 30 districts to develop the capacities of local community based organizations to be able to mobilize resources and implement programs that improve the well-being of deprived, excluded and vulnerable children,
ChildFund seeks to recruit suitably qualified, self-driven and result-oriented candidates
REPORTS TO: PROTECTION & ADVOCACY MANAGER
LOCATION:COUNTRY OFFICE SUMMARY
Responsible for management of the Country Office communications strategy that positions and showcases a coherent message on the organization's core intent, the country's programs and advocacy initiatives, and enhances visibility and brand recognition. Position supports both external and internal communications..

Job Responsibilities:
• Implement a comprehensive in-country communication
• strategy that profiles the impact of ChildFund's work, using written and visual storytelling
• Develop, implement and maintain an in-country online communication presence using the web and social networks and lead new approaches to creating and distributing multi-media content related to ChildFund in country.
• Create and deliver content-stories, photos, video, quotes, and other information - that help the organization build and nurture relationships with donors and the general public, globally. Proactively share stories and visual assets with the International Office and Alliance partners. Provide high-quality English translations of all story material.
• Ensure that all content deliverables comply with branding guidelines, child safeguarding standards and other controls of the organization.
• Knowledge Management & Learning Support: Develop and/or ensure your teams develop learning and knowledge products that meet standards and enable organization-wide learning and sharing by documenting approaches, project and program designs and lessons, case studies and other knowledge products.
• Act as brand ambassador, responsible for in-country communications, including collateral print materials, country digital channels and for managing in-country media relations, all toward building the brand.
• Create and deliver content for public messages andbranding of ChildFund in country.
• Generate compelling marketing collateral to support ChildFund fundraising initiatives in country.
• Serve as a member of the global internal communications team/network.
• Act as a champion for internal communications. Support development and execution of a global Internal communications strategy and plan in partnership with senior leaders, based on assessment of audiences and needs and Support internal response to crisis situations which affect perception and reputation
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• 5+ years of demonstrated work experience in journalism, marketing, public relations, media campaigns, and nonprofit communication or related area. Clear grasp of communications strategies and creativity in applying them to raise awareness of ChildFund's activities and achievements.
• Extensive event organization and promotion experience.
• Strong experience with website development and content management systems.
• Ability to express technical concepts in clear, simple language for diverse audiences, including the general public.
• Proficiency in use of social networking and new media tools.
• Analytical skills with knowledge and good understanding of global and national development issues.
• Proven extensive contact with editors and journalists from in-country media.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word and Outlook, as well as desktop and web based publishing, photo and video editing tools.
• Bachelor's degree or higher required in Public Relations! Journalism/Corporate Communications Marketing Relations or related field.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

{module 317}

Job application procedure
  If you meet the above requirements and are interested, please submit your applications including detailled Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional papers and names of 3 work related Referees with their Email daytime telephone contacts to:
THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR CHILD FUND INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 3342, KAMPALA Email: ugandahr@childfund.org 
OR Hand deliver to ChildFund Country Office located on Plot 71/72 Namirembe Road
P.O. Box 3341, Kampala
NOTE: While we appreciate every response to this advert, only short listed candidates will be contacted and all employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks including criminal background check.
ChildFund is an equal opportunity employer.

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION