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• Organise and carry out communication
  activities with the army, police, national authorities and academics such
  as specially tailored presentations and workshops, provision and
  production of reference materials on International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
  and Human Rights (HR) Law (such as Power Points or leaflets).
• Develop and maintain networks with
  influential members of the above mentioned target audiences.
• Participate in external meetings,
  conferences and forum.
• Strictly apply the financial and
  administrative procedures.
• Ensure adequate reporting within ICRC on
  the activities in writing (e.g. contribution to periodical institutional
  reports such as BFR) or orally (e.g. during delegation meetings).
• Work closely with to ensure regular and
  smooth information flow and coordination of activities with Communication
  colleagues in Geneva and in other relevant delegations.
• Draft minutes of meetings.
• Actively participates in internal meetings
  and in the reflection of the delegation on general operational priorities.
• Tasked with ensuring the awareness of the
  delegation’s objectives and activities.
• Understanding the components of the Red
  Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
• Applies the security rules at all times.
• Respects and observes all staff
  regulations/procedures of the ICRC in Uganda.
• Perform any other duties and tasks that
  may be assigned by supervisor.

• The ideal candidate for the International
  Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Communications Officer career opportunity
  should hold a Degree in International law, International relations or
  Political science. Any academic specialisation or Masters in International
  Humanitarian Law and/or Human Rights Law or minimum 6 months on-the-job
  exposure to this body of law is an asset.
• At least two to three years’ experience in
  International law, International relations or a similar area.
• Previous experience with an International
  Organisation is an asset.
• Fluent communication skills and command of
  spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of Swahili is required.
• Confirmed computer skills especially in
  word processors, spreadsheets and power point.
• Excellent planning, organizational,
  reporting and analytical skills. Sense of responsibility and ability to
  take initiative and to work independently.
• Excellent planning, organizational and
  analytical skills
• Sense of responsibility and ability to
  take initiative and to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills.
• Good persuasion skills
• High degree of flexibility and ability to
  work within deadlines
• Ability to represent the Institution with
  external stakeholders (Local /Regional authorities; Religious leaders and
  Humanitarian actors etc.)
• Good reporting skills
• Willing to travel and work in different
  areas of the country, periodically.
• Good team player 

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