Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. In Uganda, SNV operates through a decentralised approach with a country office in Kampala and regional offices in Fort Portal, Lira, Jinja and Rukungiri. SNV implements donor-funded activities across more than 100 districts in Uganda, ensuring a broad and diverse impact.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision, mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030. For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV visit our website: www.snv.org.

Overview of the Position

The Country Marketing Communications Manager is part of the country office and assigned to develop communication plans, branding and marketing materials to assist with the promotion and visibility of SNV’s country programme. This includes marketing and materials for individual projects to reach a wider audience and ensuring good visibility for our funding agencies in support of new business development opportunities.

The Marketing Communications Manager provides an enabling environment for SNV’s business development, projects and programme work by delivering marketing communication services and strategically positioning SNV in events, websites and media. He/she formulates and implements internal and external communications policies and related processes (e.g. knowledge management), based on SNV’s corporate marketing and communication policies and standards to contribute to effective SNV branding and increased internal communication and knowledge sharing.

Job Description

External Communication

Develop external communication approach and planning for the country / region, based on corporate strategy, branding and desired positioning, formulate, edit, produce and distribute communication materials (e.g. reports, documents, promotional videos, visuals)

Communication Advice

Support in responding to asked and unasked communications related questions, including management and advise on communication matters, application of corporate brand and promotional activities.

Internet and Social media

Set up, maintain and manage the quality of the SNV’s presence on social media, website and intranet, conform to SNV’s social media and website / intranet standards and marketing policy, and ensure / contribute to staff awareness and usage of social media sites

Events

Co-ordinate SNV presence at events to strategically raise SNV’s profile. Seamless coordination with Project Managers and donor staff in organising profiling events. Includes preparation of all associated marketing communication materials, speech preparation, side events, and media presentations.

Press / media contacts

Coordinate press / media contact, inventories reference to SNV in the press, maintain relations with the press, may act as spokesperson to the press and edit press releases if required

Knowledge Management

Support the development and use of case studies, set up and maintain infrastructure and process for knowledge exchange and enhancement within the country / region, by providing advice and circulating relevant materials

Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in communications, journalism or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in communications/marketing, preferably within development sector.
• Current skillset and proficiency in communications platforms and technologies.
• Outstanding written and editorial skills, with evidence of substantial technical writing experience.
• Willingness to be hands on and not just steer and supervise but also to do.

Additional requirements:

Communicative Flexibility

The capability of communicating a message in different ways to others, in accordance with their perceptions of the environment and reactions.

Analytical Capabilities

Be able to unravel complex and abstract questions, separate central and side issues, and quickly incorporate new knowledge.

Client-orientation

Be bent on providing a service that as optimally as possible meets the needs of the client. Grant the client time and attention with an eye on the maintenance of a good relationship, which is based on mutual trust.

Integrity

Generating confidence and displaying integrity in contact with others. Treating others fairly and in a consistent way by keeping high ethical standards and by doing so contributing to the trustable corporate image of the company

Direction

In a management role, ensure that fellow workers attain agreed objectives. Be direct and vigorous in interaction. Have authority over others.

Initiative

Be action- and results-driven. When possible, grab the chance to take the initiative oneself and to act directly.

Interviews Process

Interviews for this position will be held in Kampala Offices

Cost of Travel

The cost of Travel will be fully dependant up on the candidate

• Develop external communication approach and planning for the country / region, based on corporate strategy, branding and desired positioning, formulate, edit, produce and distribute communication materials (e.g. reports, documents, promotional videos, visuals)
• Support in responding to asked and unasked communications related questions, including management and advise on communication matters, application of corporate brand and promotional activities.
• Set up, maintain and manage the quality of the SNV’s presence on social media, website and intranet, conform to SNV’s social media and website / intranet standards and marketing policy, and ensure / contribute to staff awareness and usage of social media sites
• Co-ordinate SNV presence at events to strategically raise SNV’s profile. Seamless coordination with Project Managers and donor staff in organising profiling events. Includes preparation of all associated marketing communication materials, speech preparation, side events, and media presentations.
• Coordinate press / media contact, inventories reference to SNV in the press, maintain relations with the press, may act as spokesperson to the press and edit press releases if required
• Support the development and use of case studies, set up and maintain infrastructure and process for knowledge exchange and enhancement within the country / region, by providing advice and circulating relevant materials

• Proficiency in communications platforms and technologies
• Outstanding written and editorial skills
• Technical writing experience
• Communicative Flexibility
• Analytical Capabilities
• Client-orientation
• Integrity
• Direction
• Initiative

• Masters Degree in communications, journalism or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in communications/marketing, preferably within development sector.
• Current skillset and proficiency in communications platforms and technologies.
• Outstanding written and editorial skills, with evidence of substantial technical writing experience.
• Willingness to be hands on and not just steer and supervise but also to do.