Communications Officer
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 26857
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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 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 the SIYEP Communications and Networking Specialist, s/he is responsible for supporting effective
impact communication & visibility of SIYEP at AFARD.
Roles &
Responsibilities
• Develop a comprehensive SIYEP communication plan for AFARD.
• Use the SIYEP innovative multi-channel communicationstools/methodsfor communications
• Continually identify, gather and share impactstories and innovationsthrough internal and external channels
• Use SIYEP campaigns andmessagesthat are thoughtful and positioned to reach priority audiencesincluding
governments, private sector, young people, and otherstakeholders.
• Support programteams on effective internal and external communication 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.
• 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
• Deliverinputs into SIYEP regular communication products (newsletter, brochures, video documentaries,social media
post, etc.).
• Support program promotional events (exhibitions, conferences, youth-related national & international dayswomen’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 timely
manner,monitoring and reporting on media coverage and public sentiments, and liaising with internal and external
stakeholdersto gather feedback on the program.
Person specifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication,Journalism and media, Communication for Development
• A minimum of 3 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 as and when required.
- No payments are required for this application process.
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