Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Communications officer has the following specific tasks and responsibilities;
• Develop a communication strategy for the project based on audience analysis in Uganda and for the Dutch public.
• Delivery of the planned project communication strategies and ensure they are kept up to date.
• Maintaining regular social media presence for the project
• Supporting technical staff in designing and producing audio, video, and visually oriented training materials for respective project thematic areas.
• Preparing articles and success stories illustrating project approaches and achievements.
• Liaison with media houses by promoting and maintaining contacts with local, regional and national media actors.
• Assisting in editing, formatting, illustration and graphics of all reports and other promotion documents such as project news briefs.
• Organizing the project photo and video library.
• Preparing quarterly newsletters for the project and keeping the website up to date with new stories/information
• Collecting feedback on, and evaluating the impact of, communications activities.
• Developing and coordinating the production of radio and video infomercials.
• Organizing promotional events, media campaigns and press releases to promote project themes, messages, and achievements.

Qualifications and Experience
• University degree in public and media relations or other relevant qualification.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in mass media and public relations.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), internet use; and knowledge in website content management systems, image editors, desktop publishing and other graphic software.
• Proven skills in video and audio program making; digital storytelling is an added advantage.
• Skills in event management, and strong interpersonal relations.
• Working proficiency in English including excellent writing skills, and a good knowledge of one or more local languages in Uganda is advantageous.
• Good knowledge and/or experience of the Uganda agricultural sector is an added advantage.
• Ability to meet agreed work-related deadlines is essential
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team, excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to travel extensively in Uganda

Key Competencies
• Personal integrity
• Adaptability to unanticipated circumstances
• Team player and good communicator
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Planning, prioritizing, and organizing

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply for a position of your interest, please find the respective detailed job description on the ISSD Uganda website via: www.issduganda.org. Then email your application (Cover Letter and CV maximum 4 pages) to hr@issduganda.org while indicating the job title and desired location in the email subject, not later than 4th December 2022 at 5:00pm EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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