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• Implement standards and guidelines for GIZ communication work.
• Support to programme leaders to present a consistent corporate image
  and communicating GIZ corporate policyand strategy to staff in the
  programme
• Systematic planning and management of communication activities
• Cooperation with GIZ’s Corporate Communications Unit, managing the
  exchange of information on communication
• Cooperation and participation in the corporate communication
  network, e.g. participating in corporate communication workshops
• Advice to components within the programme and fellow officers tasked
  with communications, on their communication work
• Quality management of articles and documents from the programme;
  coordinating cooperation with external communication service providers
  (e.g. appraisers, agencies, photographers, trainers. copywriters)
• Creation and assurance of a quality pool of service providers (text,
  printers, graphic designers, proof readers, lithography etc.)
• Coordination and implementation of communication work (including
  supporting components to identify and budget for communication activities

• Organize and coordinate media activities at programme level
• Establish and maintain contact with national media
• Create and regularly update the programme media contacts file
• Write and distribute component press releases as necessary
• Compile information materials for the media and distribute these
  systematically in line with the target group’s needs
• Oversees relevant media/awareness events
• Monitor the media (documentation and analysis of media reports on
  GIZ).

• Work closely with technical officers to develop suitable
  communication instruments for PR (e.g. programme fact sheets, PowerPoint
  presentations and newsletters)
• Manage the necessary coordination processes and production of
  publications and materials in accordance with GIZ standards (corporate
  design, standards for content)
• Organise promotional events for different component activities
• Support foreign delegations and VIP visits, as requested.
• Provide editorial and administrative support to the programme
  website and social media sites.
• Advise programme partners in their communications and PR activities
  as required. Internal Communications;
• Develop and support appropriate communication instruments (e.g,
  emails, the programme internal newsletters)
• Organize internal events such as team building activities and brown
  bag unch meetings with ministry partners
• Contribute articles to the GIZ Uganda staff newsletter
• Consult with the Senior communication Advisor at the GIZ Uganda
  office on articles for use on GIZ intranet
• Provide editorial input on practical examples and other texts for
  GIZ media. This includes sourcing and documenting case studies of best
  practices, for in house and external use.
• Advise staff on the regulations and contacts tor PR In the interests
  of a uniform GIZ image.

• The applicant for the GIZ Public Relations Officer job should hold a
  Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with a focus on; Communications,
  Development studies, international development, rural development,
  environmental management and/or relevant linkages to event management and
  public relations
• First experience in public relations and event management
• Experience working with local authorities and communities
• Experience in thematic areas linked to Renewable Energy (RE), Energy
  Efficiency (EE) and/ or climate change .
• Ability to meet commitments, plan ahead of time, observe deadlines
  and achieve results
• Ability to express his/herself clearly and concisely both verbally
  and in writing
• Experience with media production
• Experience in event management
• Editorial experience, experience in writing articles and press
  releases
• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies, related software and
  computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Phone, email and internet skills
• Team building skills
• Very good knowledge of the English language
• At least five years of experience in the development field including
  a focus on media work, public relations, event management and internal
  communications.
• Knowledge of relevant RE and EE activities tissues in Uganda
• Experience working with various stakeholders (local authorities,
  national governments, international bodies)
• Experience working within a multi-cultural context and within
  international organizations
• Gender awareness about issues surrounding RE and EE
• Strong social, communicative, organizational and intercultural
  skills
• Some experience in monitoring and evaluation, reporting and
  research, preparation of program contextualization.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.

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