Finn Church Aid Documentation and Communications Officer Jobs in Uganda
Finn Church Aid Documentation and Communications Officer Jobs in Uganda
Job Summary: This position will be two-fold, in that it covers both communications and documentation as part of MEAL On the communications side, the Communications and Documentation Officer (CPS) will be responsible for undertaking documentation and design, development, and dissemination of communication materials for FCA Uganda’s projects.
Communications Officer will work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager, MEAL Officers, Area Mangers and Project Managers to document and publicize, key programme activities, success stories, best practices and lessons learnt, and coordinate closely with advocacy related activities and strategies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The communications and documentation officer will be responsible for:
All communications and visibility materials developed in UGACO
Compilation of success stories, long-read articles, visibility materials in accordance with donor guidelines, publication and dissemination of relevant project or organization specific communication materials etc.
Planning and implementation of internal and external strategies for FCA Uganda communications and outreach in co-operation with FCA communications unit
Conducting media and public information liaison for FCA, support production of program reports and other FCA high quality communication materials, including quarterly newsletters, annual reports etc.
Designing and maintenance of the FCA Uganda’s web site and other communications channels, including social media in co-operation with FCA communications unit
Assisting FCA staff with the design, development, editing, and dissemination of relevant communications materials through training in short story telling, photography and basic communications skills etc.
Ensuring alignment with FCA and donor visibility requirements
Ensuring that FCA and donor branding are all done appropriately with the right logos, appropriate positioning sizes and other branding best practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University degree in Communication studies, Social Sciences or related field
At least
three years working experience within communications in Uganda, ideally in the international development and/or humanitarian field
Familiarity with relevant Ugandan government and international refugee frameworks and development policies guiding humanitarian and development work in Uganda
Effective communication, problem solving and decision making skills
Strong skills in team working, networking and strategic thinking, with established links with various media channels being an added advantage
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher
Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, preferred
Ability to set and work within timelines
Excellent people skills and demonstrated public relations skills
High degree of integrity and familiar with ethical guidelines on interview techniques including child safeguarding
Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written
How to Apply:
All interested applications should send a cover letter and a CV (not more than 5 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contact addressed to: The Human Resource and Administration Manager, Finn Church AID, Uganda Country Office. P.O. Box 21826 Kampala, Tank Hill Rd, Roche Close, Plot 1495 Muyenga, Uganda. Email applications should be in one file attachment (Ms Word or PDF) mentioning the position title in the subject to
Ugaco.hr@kua.fi
Deadline: Tuesday 5th January 2021.
N.B: Please do not attach academic documents when you apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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