LFTW Communications and Information Officer Jobs in Uganda
LFTW Communications and Information Officer Jobs in Uganda
Role profile:
Key responsibilities:
Sharing information with the public about Light for the World’s on‐the‐ground efforts– 50%**
• Develops deep knowledge of programmes through participation in programme meetings, field visits, partnership meetings, and active information seeking.
• Composes, edits, and manages electronic and hard‐copy materials that capture the stories behind programming work (weekly website postings, monthly e-newsletters, quarterly organizational reports and annual reviews) for different target audiences (general public, supporters/potential supporters, partners, donors)
• Supports data collection processes and learning agenda in programmes through use of innovative, visual and participatory methods.
• Manages the organization's social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), including engaging with the public, monitoring, posting, tracking metrics, and evaluating new tools.
• Regular engagements with the Global Communications Team, and programme staff to discuss internal and external information to be used in organizational communications at both national and international level.
• Serves as a resource to senior management in the development of editorials, presentations and webinars.
• Responds to requests for information from different stakeholders, and the general public.
Leads efforts to enter data in information portal and pursue newly identified long‐term goals – 40%
• Lead the sub project: “EnableMe Platform”, mainly by coordinating data collection and data
• Plans and executes targeted campaigns within the broader goal to change mindset around persons with disabilities and disability inclusion.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to ensure campaigns are sufficiently resourced.
• Builds organizational capacity in communications.
Perform additional team responsibilities – 10%
• Participate in visibility events, meetings, trainings and other programme activities regularly.
• Any other duties as requested.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Development Studies, Social Work and/or any other related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in non-profit communications especially digital/social media communications.
• Demonstrated skill in compelling written and/or visual storytelling.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to package and disseminate information in different formats for various target audiences.
• Experience with design packages (Adobe Illustrator/InDesign, Canva) and/or photography is an added bonus.
• Self‐starter, self‐disciplined and ability to work independently.
• Passionate about disability inclusion and Light for the World's mission.
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