Communications and Networking Specialist
Full time @AGENCY FOR ACCELERATED REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT posted 2 weeks ago in non-government organisation Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 26872
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Career Level Specialist
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Experience 5 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry MassCommunication
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
AFARD is seeking competent and qualified persons to fill the various positions shown below. Signed Application and a 2-pager
motivation letter plus relevant academic & experience credentials, CV with names and daytime contacts of three referees,
and your daytime phone contact numbers in 1-file PDF format should be addressed to “The Human Resources Office” and emailed to procurement@afard.net latest on May 23, 2025 at 5:00PM. In the subject area of your email, indicate the position
you are applying for.
Polite Notice.
• Qualified females and refugees are highly encouraged to apply.
• Only complete applications will be accepted and considered for review.
• Only those who are ready to start immediately will be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks including criminal records,
child and sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment. By applying, job applicants consent to these screening checks
Job
Summary
Supported by an independent Communications expert, s/he is responsible for the effective impact
communication & visibility of SIYEP program and serve as the link person with the Mastercard Foundation
Communication team
Roles &
Responsibilities
• Develop a comprehensive SIYEP communication, branding and networking strategy and support downstream
partners to develop their organizational communication plans.
• Synthesize and share findings and insights from SIYEP with key decision makers including both internal and
external stakeholders
• Develop and facilitate adoption of innovative multi-channel communicationstools/methods among consortium
partners
• Continually identify, gather and share impactstories and innovations acrossthe programthrough internal and
external channels
• Develop programcampaigns andmessagesthat are thoughtful and positioned to reach priority audiences
including governments, private sector, young people, and otherstakeholders.
• Develop mechanisms, systems and tools that ensure messaging is consistent across all media, fora and
consortium partners.
• Build and provide supportto programteams around effective internal and external communication as required
including resolving issues/crisis.
• Develop and manage the program social media channels(Twitter, Facebook, you tube etc.) and webpage,
including drafting posts, identifying stories, data analysis, andmanaging an editorial calendar
• Stay up to date with the latest digitaltrends and technologies and share acrossthe programteam.
• Support with capacity building of consortium partners through delivering digital/interactive communication
trainings
• Engage with key stakeholdersincluding new partnerships and outreach especially targeting young women
• Workwith youth ambassadors and young people in the programsto elevate voices and views of young people
• Deliver a regular communication products (newsletter, brochures, video documentaries,social media post, etc.)
to the program stakeholdersthat’s concise, engaging and facilitates collaboration and in line with the
Foundation’s communication guidelines.
• Support program promotional events (exhibitions, conferences, youth-related national & international
days-women’s day, youth day, refugee days) in line with the Foundation’s communication guidelines.
• Develop program impactreports and end of yearimpactreport to showcase the program’simpact and key
achievements
• Support with ad hoc administrative tasks and requests relating to communications.
• Support the program team to mitigate and manage risks and crises including by responding to inquiriesin a
timelymanner, developing FAQs on programinitiatives,monitoring and reporting on media coverage and public
sentiments, and liaising with internal and externalstakeholdersto gather feedback on the program.
• Strategicallymanage the program’sinteractions with the media to enhance itsreputation, visibility, and impact.
Person specifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Journalism and media, Communication for Development. Master’s degree is an
added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in development communication, impact communication or science communication
• A good understanding of multi-partner programming and ability to effectively engage with different stakeholdersthrough
tailored communication strategies.
• Good leadership, communication and inter-personal skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written) with strong leadership interpersonal and listening abilities.
• Willingness to engage in a consultative mannerto shape and execute Program Communications, with internal and external
stakeholders.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial and able to formulate creative approaches to problems.
• Able to develop strong partnerships and networks that will advance the program’s objectives
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Experience working in refugee-host community settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork and networking skills
• Willingness to travel to remote districts of Uganda to support partners as and when required
Important Notice:
- No payments are required for this application process.
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