Communications Director Job at Chemonic International Inc - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Communications Director

Jobs at:
Chemonic International Inc

Deadline of this Job:
July 24, 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Chemonic International Inc a leading international development consulting firm seeks a Communications Director for the Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture (YLA) Activity. The five-year (July 2015—July 2020) Activity supports Ugandan partners, with youth in the lead, to identity and promote sustainable, inclusive, and cost-effective approaches that put youth - especially female youth squarely in the agriculture sector as leaders, farmers, entrepreneurs, and employees.

The purpose of this flagship activity is to increase economic opportunities for approximately 350,000 Ugandan female and male youth ages 10 to 35 in agriculture-related fields, in order to increase their incomes and build their entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce readiness skills. Chemonics International seeks to recruit dynamic, inspired and innovative individuals that are committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

Position: Communications Director

Responsibilities
The Communications Director is responsible for overall management of YLA’s communications strategy, team, delivery of the Activity’s communications deliverables, and responding to USAID requests as necessary. The Communications Director manages and receives direct reports from the Graphics Arts Designer and the Technical Writer.

The position is based in Kampala-and reports directly to the Chief of Party. Some of the key tasks include:

  • Prepare weekly, quarterly and annual reports to USAID ensuring that all produced deliverables and technical reports comply with USAID and Feed the Future branding guidelines.
  • Provide guidance on the content, format, and deadlines tor expected inputs from YLA colleagues. Consolidate, verify, edit, and format information prior to submission;
  • Develop press releases, feature articles, success stories, presentation materials and any other required communications materials in consultation with YLA technical staff; .
  • Serve as editor-in—chief for all YLA contract deliverables, and ensure their timely submission to and acknowledged receipt from USAID.
  • Train and manage YLA’s communications staff in the development of appropriate content for reports, press releases, and any other activity communications materials as required;
  • Support USAID‘s Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) agenda by promoting the capture and sharing of lessons learned, new innovations and best practices and participating in periodic meetings with Feed the Future, other donors and government partners;
  • Oversee press coverage of Activity events and direct media relations as required;
  • Perform any other communications tasks related to the objectives of the Activity as assigned by the Chief of Party.

This position will require the following minimum qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a Communications role
  • Excellent working capabilities with MS Office
  • Good interpersonal skills, honesty, and commitment to excellence.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with Activity staff, USAID Mission personnel and the general development and business community
  • Experience with USAID and working in a multi-cultural environment is preferred
  • Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and integrity

Job application procedure

Please electronically submit a cover letter, CV and three professional references to chemonicsuyla@gmail.com  not later than July 24, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job Info
Job Category: Corporate / Organisation Director jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: July 24, 2018
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Posted: 20-07-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-07-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 20-07-2061
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