Communications Specialist needed at World Education Inc. Bantwana

World Education Inc. /Bantwana (WEI/B) is a Non-Government Organization that helps children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV/ AIDS to access the comprehensive support and care they need to grow into healthy adults. … Learn more at bantwana.org

As an equal opportunity employer, WEI/Bantwana is seeking to hire a qualified person to fill the following position;

 

Position: Communications Specialist

Reports to: Country Director

Duty Station: National Office

Location: Jinja, Uganda

 

Job Summary

The WEI/Bantwana Communications Specialist is primarily responsible for the documentation and design, development, and dissemination of public-facing communications materials for WEI/Bantwana's projects. The Communications Specialist's primary goal is to support strategic communications and messaging on issues related to a targeted audience, including the U.S. Government as a donor and both Ugandan and international public audiences.

 

Key Result Areas

1. Manage and oversee communications function

• Review the WEI/Bantwana documentation and dissemination plan and provide an action plan on how the deliverables contained therein can best be achieved

• Assist WEI/Bantwana staff with the design, development, editing, and dissemination of relevant communications materials as outlined in the documentation and dissemination plan

Ensure the implementation of the documentation and dissemination plan with the agreed timeframe as per guidance from the Program Heads/Directors and/or the

Boston Strategic Communications Officer

• Work closely with Programs Heads/Directors to ensure timely completion of the program's mandatory reports that include, but are not limited to, the project's quarterly,

annual, LQAS and end of project reports;

• Provide technical support and guidance in designing and editing of WEI/Bantwana program reports and other WEI/ Bantwana communication materials and ensure production of high quality products

• Drive social media presence (internally and externally) including writing, or encouraging other staff to write, and maintaining content on relevant channels such as

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the internal Bantwana newsletter, and any other relevant media channels in coordination with the U.S. Headquarters and employs best

practices for all platforms

• Develop and proactively recommend various communication strategies and opportunities in alignment with WEI/Bantwana objectives

• Advise staff regarding the best use of the broad range of tools, processes, and practices of both internal and external communications. This should include introduction of the new strategies and concepts to advance the communication

approach

• Plan and visit the field to capture photographs, success stories, testimonies, and strategic information alongside technical staff

• Update Senior Management team, communications staff in Boston, and technical staff in Jinja regularly on the progress of the communication materials to be produced at

the end of project

• Design innovative, quality graphics for the communication products to be produced at all projects and at the end of projects

• Assist in the planning and materials development for events, conferences, or campaigns

Establishes and fosters communications-related partnerships to ensure appropriate, quality, and consistency of WEI/Bantwana messaging

Education:

• University degree in Mass Communication, Social Sciences or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of five years working experience in Uganda, ideally in the international development field

• Familiarity with Government of Uganda systems and procedures, National ministries,

USAID and other partners will be an added advantage

Specific Knowledge or Skills Required

• Effective communication, problem solving and decision making skills

• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written

• Strong skills in team working, networking and strategic thinking

• 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

Personal Qualities

• Excellent people skills and demonstrated public relations skills

• Strong interest in key children's programming areas, such as child protection, health including HIV prevention and response, education etc Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment

• High level of integrity

How to apply:

• If you believe that you have the qualifications, Experience and desirable abilities please apply and send your cover letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager, World Education Inc. Bantwana through Email;

wei_recruitment@ug.worlded.org

• Application submission Deadline: December 05, 2016 at

5:00pm

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted