Communications Officer Job at Lutheran World Federation (LWF) - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Communications Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]

 

Jobs at:

Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

Deadline of this Job:
28th October 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 21, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the Lutheran World Federation Department for World Service (LWF-DWS), an international humanitarian and development agency. LWF World Service partners include Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, the European commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM), UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF, UNFPA among others, with whom LWF World Service is a key implementing partner. For more information about LWF World Service, please check; https://www.lutheranworld.org 
LWF-Uganda currently supports Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively with access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services, community services, protection,’ psychosocial support, livelihoods and environmental conservation.
The LWF Uganda is looking for mature, qualified and experienced persons for the following position:
Job Title: Communications Officer
Place of Assignment: Kampala Head Office
Report to: PMER Manager
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will support the implementation of LWF Uganda’s communication strategy which involves proactive media engagement and managing external communication via newsletter, journals and all other publications. The role also requires the development of qualitative audiovisual and other communication materials..

Duties and Responsibilities visit our Website: www.lutheranworld.org 


Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies)
• At least 2 years of experience in communication or related field in a company, NGO or government agency.
• Experience in PR / media management
• Ability to develop compelling stones with superior written, oral and visual communications skills.
• Ability to write and present clearly and persuasively in English.
• Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of graphic designing softwares like CorelDraw and Photoshop will be an advantage.

Job Qualifications: Not Specified


Job Education Requirements: Degree


Job Experience Requirements: 2 years

 

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Job application procedure
Candidates who are interested in the above jobs should submit an updated CV and Application letter giving a day time telephone contact and email addresses of 3 (three) work related referees only through our recruitment email recruitment.uga@lutheranwerld.org  clearly indicating the job title in the email subject
Hand delivered applications can also be sent to our Offices in Kampala. Please indicate the position you have applied for on the top of the parcel addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager
1 Lutheran World Federation
Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill
P. 0. Box 5621 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline for receiving application is Monday, 28th October 2019 by 5:00pm.


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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 28th October 2019
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 21-10-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-10-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 21-10-2063
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