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Job Title:
Communications and Development Fellow
Employer:
Pollicy
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Public Relations Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 29 January 2024

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Pollicy is a dynamic, data-driven technology company focused on empowering citizens and enhancing government accountability through the use of technology, data, and digital tools, with a mission to foster transparent, responsive, and inclusive governance across Africa. Known for its innovative approach to policy advocacy and data collection, Pollicy has earned recognition as a leader in civic tech, creating impactful solutions for data literacy, public participation, and open data. The company promotes a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values creativity, innovation, and diversity, offering employees opportunities to grow in an environment that encourages learning, skill development, and meaningful contributions to societal change.

Since its founding, Pollicy has evolved into a key player in the civic technology space, applying cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems through data-driven insights. With an expanding presence across the continent, the company works with governments, international organizations, and civil society to drive social impact and improve governance processes. Pollicy operates on a business model that focuses on partnerships, digital solutions, and consulting services to influence policy decisions and foster accountability. Guided by core values of transparency, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, Pollicy is committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives that promote good governance, empower marginalized communities, and advocate for data rights. For more information, visit www.pollicy.org.

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

29 Jan 2024

Communications and Development Fellow job at Pollicy

Pollicy

As a Communications and Development Fellow at Pollicy, you will play a vital role in bridging the gap between data, technology, and communication. Currently, the organisation has a very active communications presence both digital and traditional. This position, therefore, will be aimed at further promoting its work through communications creatively and innovatively. He, she or they will work under the overall leadership and supervision of the Director of Communications at Pollicy.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Content Management: Writing, editing, reviewing, uploading, and maintaining website and social media content to ensure it remains up-to-date and engaging.

  • Development Support: Collaborating with our Data Products Lead to create innovative data products and initiatives that contribute to the field of civic technology.

  • Digital Platforms: Utilizing your expertise in platforms such as WordPress, Webflow, Figma, and more to enhance our online presence and user experience.

  • Communication: Working closely with our communications team to craft compelling stories using open data, contributing to our mission of promoting civic engagement, service delivery, and accountability.

  • Media Relations: Keep abreast of (and appropriately communicate to the team) developing trends and news items related to our vision, strategy, and objectives via media monitoring and increasing the public’s awareness of our offline presence and profile

Communications and Development Fellow job at Pollicy

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Skills and Experience required

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

  • Strong writing skills.

  • Demonstrated experience or interest in producing content across all print and digital media.

  • Knowledge and comfort of using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)

  • Experience evaluating social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)

  • Experience developing and maintaining websites using content management software (including WordPress) and Google Analytics. Knowledge of HTML is considered an asset.

  • Two years of experience in a related field, including tech, feminism and data

  • Intermediate user of Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher

  • Demonstrated commitment to women’s rights, feminism and technology

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Are you interested? Click the "APPLY" button below to submit your application.

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