Community Liaison (Iganga) – Redeem
Full time @Redeem International posted 23 minutes ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 29868
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Community Liaison (Iganga) – Redeem
About the Employer: Redeem is a Christian organization dedicated to protecting widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation. It is currently implementing a programme in Uganda to protect vulnerable widows and orphans from predatory eviction, with plans to expand its work into other countries.
About the Role: The Community Liaison will strengthen the impact of Redeem’s casework by engaging political, cultural, civic and religious leaders, media organizations and local communities. The role involves developing communication strategies, raising public awareness of relevant laws and law enforcement interventions, building stakeholder relationships and mobilizing community support to deter violence and exploitation against widows and orphans.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with casework team members to develop intervention, communication and community engagement strategies.
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Obtain informed consent from beneficiaries for the use of their stories in organizational communications.
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Document Redeem’s work through photographs, videos, recordings, interviews and reports.
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Promote public awareness of relevant laws and law enforcement interventions through community events, meetings, press conferences, interviews, articles and social media.
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Respond to media inquiries, conduct interviews and serve as a spokesperson for Redeem.
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Establish relationships with local print, radio, television and digital media organizations.
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Build partnerships with political, cultural, civic and religious leaders.
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Secure and maintain memoranda of understanding with relevant local authorities.
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Gather community feedback on Redeem’s interventions and justice system performance.
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Identify lessons and opportunities for improving justice system interventions.
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Advocate for community leaders to support law enforcement efforts.
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Participate in Gender Coordination Cluster meetings and other JLOS coordination activities.
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Organize community outreach meetings following law enforcement interventions to promote awareness and community support.
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Support the Team Lead in resolving potential conflicts between Redeem and other organizations.
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Monitor, record and evaluate community engagement and communication activities.
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Coordinate visits involving donors, supporters, media and other external stakeholders.
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Contribute to the development of organizational systems, guidelines and policies.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Communications, Business, Marketing, Political Science, Project Management, Community Development, Law or another related field.
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At least five (5) years of professional experience in community engagement or a related role.
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Project management experience working with grassroots communities.
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Experience working in a communications office or media outlet is an added advantage.
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Experience working with Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS) actors is preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
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Fluency in English and Lusoga, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
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Strong organizational, efficiency and communication skills.
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Ability to establish and maintain beneficial professional relationships.
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Media relations and event management skills are preferred.
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Computer literacy, particularly in word processing, email and other business systems.
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Knowledge of Google Workspace and digital project management tools is an added advantage.
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Mature Christian faith and high levels of personal and professional integrity.
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Strong teamwork, interpersonal and ethical decision-making skills.
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Innovative problem-solving and ability to handle complex challenges.
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Persistence, tenacity and ability to work under pressure.
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Commitment to deadlines, results and service to clients, colleagues and partners.
Work Location: Iganga, with operations primarily in the Busoga sub-region and occasional travel to Kampala and other districts where Redeem operates.
Reports To: Iganga Team Lead.
Application Procedure: Interested applicants should click the application link provided in the original advert to complete the application form.
Application Deadline: 20th November 2026.
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