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• Implement communication activities
  including facilitating media visits and working within incoming media and
  communications surge support during emergencies
• The incumbent will also ensure that the
  branding and communication guidelines of DRC are uniformly and
  consistently followed across the Uganda Country Office
• Proactively develop a high profile for DRC
  Uganda through the production of high quality, well researched and well
  written products (in a variety of mediums) reflective of the dual mandate
  portfolio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for
  information, especially in emergencies. 
  
• Formulate and deliver a clear and
  effective system for internal communications including the dissemination
  of newsletters and other documents and publications for stakeholders.

• Steer the development of an advocacy
  strategy for the Uganda Country Office and Consortiums led by DRC. 
• Support programme leadership to articulate
  their top priority advocacy objectives in line with the CO Results
  Contract and regional advocacy and communication strategy. 
• The jobholder will identify key
  opportunities and events for DRC Uganda to position itself as the leading
  organization for refugee and solutions programming issues in Uganda. 
• Ensure that DRC receives national
  recognition for achieving proven and innovative national impact from
  well-managed solutions programmes and emergency response. 
• Support country management and other
  programme staff in their work, including development of a plan for
  achieving their priority advocacy objectives in both an emergency and
  development context. This should include guidelines on the meaningful and
  safe participation of beneficiaries in advocacy and communications. 
• Be an active member of the Advocacy
  platforms and appropriate forums. 
• Initiating and supporting materials to
  achieve common advocacy goals
• Work closely with the Regional Advocacy
  and Communications team in delivering materials, formulating policies,
  providing regular taking points, briefings and updates and helping to plan
  and support DRC representation at major national and international
  events 

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) Advocacy and Communication Coordinator job placement should
  have at least five years of management experience in a media or an NGO
  environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and
  implementation of communication and campaign strategies for an
  international humanitarian organisation, preferably in the region
• Previous experience working with national
  and international media, ideally in a similar strategic role
• Significant exposure and experience in leading
  communication activities in refugee context
• Experiencing building a media network and
  excellent digital and social media skills and understanding of how it can
  be used to further our work
• Demonstrated ability to present complex
  information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Experience of building personal networks,
  resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organization
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks,
  meet deadlines and work with limited supervision 
• Proactive, stable and robust character and
  a good team player. 
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a
  good sense of humor. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and
  demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all
  levels.     
• Excellent verbal and written communication
  skills in English
• The desired candidate must be able to
  conceptualize and articulate DRC vision and have the strong oral and
  written communication skill required to translate the vision into tangible
  action. The incumbent is expected to have extensive donor, government and
  partner engagement experiences. 
• Previous experience and understanding of
  refugee and displacement issues is an advantage and ideally the candidate
  will have a good understanding of the region.

• Striving for excellence:
  You focus on reaching results in a fast paced environment
• Collaborating: You lead
  initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging
  feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You
  take ownership and initiative while setting high standards 
• Communicating: You
  listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and
  persuasively
• Demonstrating integrity:
  You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

• A cover letter (1 page) in which you
  explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
  qualities and qualifications criteria
• Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
  The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
  training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
  references.

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