Job Listing: Communications Officer
Position Type: Full-time
Job Category: Program
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Scale: UGX 2,800,000 – 3,000,000 (Gross P/Month)
Deadline: Mar 29, 2024 06:00 PM
Alight is seeking a dynamic and talented Communications Officer to join our team in Uganda. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a flair for strategic communications, we welcome you to apply!
Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the Donor Engagement Lead, the Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in advancing Alight’s advocacy and strategic communications agenda in Uganda. This role involves crafting compelling narratives, producing high-quality communication materials, and driving engagement across various platforms to amplify our impact and raise awareness about our work.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review and implement the Alight Communications Policy and dissemination plan, ensuring alignment with global communications standards.
- Collaborate with Alight staff to review, edit, and produce communications materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to branding guidelines.
- Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to gather data for visualization and develop human interest stories.
- Manage social media channels, including content creation and maintenance, to enhance Alight’s online presence.
- Provide technical support and capacity building to staff on communication tools, processes, and best practices.
- Design and deliver training sessions on data presentation, photography, and communication techniques.
- Capture success stories in the field and produce impactful communication documents showcasing Alight’s achievements.
- Lead the graphic design of communication products, ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Produce fact sheets, briefs, and sector summaries highlighting Alight’s impact and insights.
- Utilize data visualization techniques to enhance the presentation of information.
- Provide support in graphic design, video editing, and event content creation.
- Monitor the quality and presentation of data in power points and briefs developed by field teams.
- Offer additional communications support as required by the program.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or a related field with a focus on data utilization.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in Uganda.
- Familiarity with Government of Uganda systems, Ministry of Health, USAID/PEPFAR, and other partners preferred.
- Experience in digital communication, website, and social media management.
- Strong writing, editing, and design skills, with the ability to articulate concepts effectively.
- Previous experience in sustainable development, particularly within NGOs or research organizations.
- Proficiency in English with excellent organizational and report writing abilities.
- Experience working in both public and private sectors is advantageous.
- Ability to create literature reviews, summarize complex information, and produce advocacy materials.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and engage with stakeholders effectively.
Core Competencies:
- Openness to feedback and willingness to learn.
- Ability to adhere to organizational guidelines for external communication.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent teamwork, networking, and strategic thinking abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Deadline-oriented with excellent communication skills.
Personal Qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good public relations.
- Strong multitasking abilities with a high level of integrity.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
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