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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and water to local contexts. SNV has over 1,600 staff in more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organization that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.
In its new Strategic Plan period (2022-2030), SNV will aim to deepen partnerships with financial institutions, governments, and private sector to expand our impact driven finance portfolio. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organization and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the frontline and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy and water systems which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.
Job Title
Communications Officer job at SNV
Job Description
The Communications Officer is part of SNV in Uganda in charge of developing and executing the project communication strategy and knowledge management.
The Communications Officer creates an enabling environment for SNV’s business development, project impact and programme work by delivering communication initiatives and positioning SNV INCLUDE in events, websites and media.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication Strategy Development
Craft and execute a detailed communication plan that reflects the project’s evolution from the ISDAP approach to the participatory approach (PIP) and integrated farming systems. This strategy will guide how we share our story, highlighting the changes and benefits of these new methods.
Stakeholder Relations
Build strong relationships with district leaders, project teams, and key players to promote the program. Your role involves bridging the project and the community, ensuring everyone is informed on the program’s goals and progress.
Content Production
Create compelling content across various formats, including press releases, articles, blog posts, and multimedia materials like infographics. Your content will showcase the project’s developments, activities, and successes, ensuring the message is clear and engaging for all audiences.
Training and Support
Work with the project team to enhance their skills in capturing and sharing the project’s impact. You’ll be responsible for making sure everyone can effectively communicate the new approaches being implemented, ensuring consistency and clarity in our messaging.
Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Design informative materials that explain the INCLUDE project’s Theory of Change. Your work will help others understand our objectives, outcomes, and the steps we’re taking to get there and share important lessons learned along the way.
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or relevant qualification.
6 years’ relevant experience
Ability to meet deadlines and to work within a large multidiscipline team.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Command of local Uganda languages is preferred.
A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork and coaching
Extension, Communication, analytical and organisational skills.
Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity
How to Apply
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