Communications Specialist – CPS job at GIZ Uganda | Apply Now

The Communications Specialist will;

• Serve as the Programme Communications Focal Point for the Interest Groups of CPS.

• Advise staff on CPS communications formats, such as Change Stories, to ensure a consistent GIZ/CPS image.

• Coordinate and implement promotional and media events.

• Contributing to the overall communication strategy, visibility, and knowledge management of the CPS Uganda programme.

• Accompanying the organisational development process of one partner organisation in the field of media and conflict sensitivity.

• Oversee the production and dissemination of high-quality communications materials (e.g., factsheets, newsletters, banners, and videos).

• Collaborate with the GIZ Country Office to ensure programme alignment on intranet and external publication standards.

Specific Tasks

• Knowledge Management

• Capture and organize project related content (raw design files, photos, final videos, publications) on Microsoft Teams for institutional memory and easy retrieval.

• Support the documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts through knowledge products and online publications.

• Assist teams with internal documentation and support the preparation of donor reports and technical presentations.

• Ensures sound collaboration, synergy, and information flow within the CPS teams in Karamoja, Teso, and Kampala.

• Contributes to the knowledge management system of CPS by documenting success stories and lessons learned.

• Keeps the CPS team informed about relevant public debates, media developments, and communication opportunities related to peacebuilding and land rights.

• Public relations

• Lead the development and implementation of communication strategies aligned with project goals and GIZ standards.

• Serve as the Programme Communications Focal Point for Communicators Teams in the Country Office as well as with GIZ/CPS Headquarters in Bonn.

• Advise staff on corporate communication protocols to ensure a consistent GIZ image.

• Coordinate, implement and design media strategies for all CPS relevant events.

• Oversee the production and dissemination of high-quality communications materials (e.g., factsheets, newsletters, banners, and videos).

• Collaborate with the GIZ Country Office to ensure programme alignment on intranet and external publication standards.

• Draft and edit articles, case studies, and success stories for internal and external use.

• Represent the coordinator and GIZ/CPS in Uganda on public and internal events when required

• Capacity Development and Partner Support

• Supports one Interest Groups in strengthening its external communication, visibility, and public image through tailored training and mentoring.

• Accompanies Interest Groups in the processes of developing activities under do-no-harm principles

• Provides coaching to partners and IG Coordinators on media engagement, storytelling, and public presentation.

• Acts as a stand-in for CPS advisors for Interest Groups on issues of media, advocacy, and communication in the context of land rights.

• Promotes exchange and learning among CPS partners on effective communication practices and visibility strategies.

• Other Duties/Additional Tasks

• Close collaboration with CPS admins to guide Interest Groups successfully to obtain LS contracts with GIZ and support them in their reporting according to GIZ standards.

• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.