The Ugandan Jobline

• Steers
  on developing and executing an appropriate and effective overall
  communication strategy and media engagement plan for WaterAid Uganda
• Works
  as the focal point of contact of WAU within the media fraternity by
  developing and maintaining positive and proactive relationships in order
  to support the work of WaterAid and its partners.
• Develops
  and manages all media channels in order to expand WaterAid presence and
  influence online using social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook and
  others as appropriate through a coordinated approach.
• He/she
  works closely with the programme heads and other coordinators to develop
  specific communications strategies for programs and projects. s/he ensures
  that these strategies are adequately implemented and coordinated across
  the teams and partners
• Carries
  out documentation, packaging and dissemination of key WAU experiences and
  approaches following well defined documentation needs and plans.
• Offers
  training and support for WAU and partners to document and communicate
  experiences from our work with communities, government and other WASH
  actors.
• Actively
  facilitates multi-stakeholder platforms and journeys to share and learn
  from WASH experiences to improve programme delivery and influence policy
  and practice
• Undertakes
  internal and external communications work including marketing of specific
  approaches; WASH products and research work, as well as planning,
  developing and managing special events.
• Develops
  and delivers specific promotional materials; including managing the
  design, development and dissemination of effective communication and
  advocacy products for key projects, including briefs, brochures,
  PowerPoint presentations, web features, blogs, newsletters, press
  releases, researches, reports, and website content etc.
• Writes
  and edits content for the web and communications pieces, including
  E-Newsletter, brochures, advertisements, etc. for all WAU and sector
  related activities, manage all updates both locally and internationally.
  This will also involve the management and contributing content for the WAU
  page on the “The Source” and website.
• Coordinates
  the editing of selected technical papers, including the preparation of
  short summary briefs of longer reports, with colleagues from the policy,
  programmes and fundraising teams.
• Technically
  supports WAU teams in preparing communication materials for conferences,
  workshops, media, and other events at the district, national and global
  level.
• Supports
  partners in ensuring visibility of their work among the target groups,
  government, other partners and donors
• Actively
  promotes understanding of the WASH sector and other development issues
  within WAU and partners
• Represents
  WAU in key WASH advocacy and government meetings especially at local
  levels where partners work.
• Keenly
  tracks the impact of WAU’s communications work by monitoring media work
  and written publications, social media, and other statistics.
• Conducts
  field visits to support partners to develop and implement clear
  documentation and communication strategies and activities
• Keenly
  analyses partner documentation and communications needs and provides
  relevant technical support and training, coaching, advice to partners in
  areas of documentation and communication.
• Actively
  facilitates and supports partners to develop and utilise WASH communication
  materials for advocacy and public campaigns at international, sector or
  district levels
• Works
  with the voices from the field coordinator to collect and share content as
  and when required.
• Serves
  as a key contact/liaison between Uganda and other sector communicators and
  media networks
• Carries
  out planning, monitoring and reporting on all communications activities
  and handles related budgets
• Performs
  any other job related duties as assigned by the line manager.

• The
  applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism,
  International Development, or related field, preferably with an
  international organization.
• At
  least five years’ experience and extensive knowledge in Communications and
  Media Advocacy related work with a strong media links and contacts.
• Technical
  ability – Excellent Microsoft computer knowledge of packages like
  InDesign, Desktop Publishing, Adobe, MS Word, Photoshop, and website
  design. Proficient with content management systems or similar web-based
  functions. Command of top social media formats. Ability to rapidly learn
  and adapt to changing technical tools.
• Good
  knowledge and understanding of National Development Plan, Sector-wide
  approaches, development financing and functioning of government policies
  like decentralisation.
• Past
  experience of coordinating messages across social media channels’
• Excellent
  relationship-building skills across different sectors and in the media
  fraternity.
• Excellent
  track record of successful social media engagement and other online
  audience interaction.
• Excellent
  writing and editing skills coupled with good interpersonal relations.
• Prior
  experience of working with and supporting partners.
• Exceptional
  communicator – with excellent writing, editing, presentation, and
  conversational skills.
• Appreciates
  multiple points-of-view – the ability to think from the audience
  perspective, relate to needs and timeliness, and tailor messages in the
  best interests of each audience.
• Collaborates
  – proactively contributes ideas, seeks input, shares information to
  diverse audiences in an engaging and concise manner.
• Exceptional
  interpersonal skills – in keeping with a highly respectful workplace and
  partnering centres.
• Respects
  confidentiality – with utmost care and privacy for Institute members and
  partnering organizations.
• Superior
  project management – prioritizing projects, maintaining organized
  workflow, meeting commitments and deadlines to others.
• Excellent
  written and oral English communication skills.
• Commitment
  to addressing inequalities and use of pro poor approaches.
• Highly
  output-focused, good planning and organisation with a strong attention to
  detail.
• Possess
  the ability to work independently and multitask under tight deadlines in a
  fast-paced environment.
• Ability
  to train and mentor others in the techniques for preparing and
  disseminating information to the public and target groups.
• Ability
  to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external
  stakeholders; ability to provide complex and strategic information and
  advice to partners, key sector actors and the public.
• Ability
  to direct the development of content as part of the overall communication
  strategy; ability to teach others how to edit and analyse material.
• Possess
  the ability to set and enforce communications standards and protocols.

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