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Job Title:
Senior Program Officer Strategic Marketing & Communication
Employer:
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture ( RUFORUM )
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Public Relations Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
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Senior Program Officer Strategic Marketing & Communication job at Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture ( RUFORUM ) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a consortium of 136 universities across 38 African countries, dedicated to advancing agricultural education, research, and innovation in Africa. With a mission to strengthen the capacity of universities in Africa to foster agricultural development and address food security challenges, RUFORUM has earned widespread recognition for its contributions to agricultural transformation through its research and educational initiatives.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and the empowerment of its employees. RUFORUM provides job opportunities and flexible work arrangements, focusing on developing professionals who are passionate about agricultural development in Africa. Founded in 2004, the organization has grown steadily, evolving into a key player in the agricultural education sector by facilitating partnerships with government agencies, international organizations, and private stakeholders. Its innovative business model emphasizes research-driven solutions, curriculum development, and the implementation of agriculture-based education programs across the continent.
With a broad reach spanning over 30 African countries, RUFORUM's programs benefit numerous students, researchers, and agricultural professionals, making it a leader in African agricultural education and research. Core values such as sustainability, collaboration, and social impact guide its operations, and its commitment to corporate social responsibility includes supporting agricultural communities, promoting sustainable farming practices, and improving livelihoods. For more information, visit their website at www.ruforum.org.
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Senior Program Officer Strategic Marketing & Communication job at Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture ( RUFORUM )
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture ( RUFORUM )
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
The RUFORUM SPO-SMC is responsible for the overall planning, design, implementation, coordination, supervision and reporting on all Marketing, Policy Advocacy, Communication and media related activities of the organization. The aim is to promote the RUFORUM brand, raise its profile, expand equitable strategic partnerships and increase resource mobilization. The SPO – SMC directly supervises two Program Officers [POs] consisting of the PO for Policy Advocacy and Communication [POPAC] and the PO for Networking and Partnership Brokerage [PO NP]. Working together with the POs and the rest of the Secretariat Staff, and under the supervision of the Executive Assistant to the Executive Secretary & Head of Partnerships [AES & HOP], the incumbent will contribute to ensuring that the visibility and profile of RUFORUM are increased within the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems in the RUFORUM member university countries, at the sub regional & regional levels and beyond Africa.
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Promote the RUFORUM Brand and increase its visibility and attractiveness as a leader in Higher Agricultural Education in Africa
Provide oversight to the strategic marketing and communication at RUFORUM and member universities and ensure that messaging is consistent with RUFORUM ethos and principles.
Ensure that the content and format of RUFORUM communication products (Document reports, technical proposals, Newsletter, etc) are well aligned with international standards and tailored to partners specific requirements
Contribute to Effective implementation of all Program areas
Promote marketing and visibility of technology, and innovations developed at member universities
Activities
Design and implement the RUFORUM Marketing, Policy Advocacy and communication policies and Strategies
Design, develop and disseminate RUFORUM communication products (Exhibitions, Newsletter, Press releases, social media posts, Policy briefs, thought pieces, publications, synthesis papers, success stories, testimonies, brochures, etc.) including at RUFORUM’s Partners events.
Build capacity of Secretariat staff and member universities public relation/communication officers in communication and marketing
Facilitate the convening of advocacy events such as policy meetings and roundtable dialogues in key areas that impact higher agricultural education and agri-food systems
Deliverable
RUFORUM Marketing, Policy Advocacy and Communication policies and strategies developed and implemented
Strategic policy documents such as Ministerial communique, action plans, declaration, developed and disseminated
Communication products developed and disseminated
Capacity of Secretariat staff and member universities public relation officers strengthened in communication and marketing
Periodic and activity based reports timely delivered
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Masters’ degree in Communication, public relations, multi-media studies and related disciplines
PhD is an added advantage
Demonstrated experience in Marketing, Policy advocacy, and Strategic engagement
Strong knowledge of Agricultural Higher Education Sector
Experience in engaging with policymakers, media houses and diverse partners
Good skills in videography, photography, and infographics
Good written and oral communication with evidence of reports, blogs and other publications on social and other media
Seven years of experience in marketing, communication, policy advocacy, and strategic engagement
Fluency in English and working knowledge in French
Basic knowledge of Arabic and Portuguese is added advantage
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae (in pdf form), copies of certificates, transcripts, names of three referees and the applicant’s Address; daytime telephone contact should be sent online to our E-mail with the subject: Appointments in RUFORUM followed by the Job title “Appointments in RUFORUM: state the post you are applying for”
Email address: jobs@ruforum.org
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
