Jobs at:
Goal Uganda

Vacancy title:
Administration and Communication Coordinator

Deadline of this Job:
30th October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Increasing self-reliance and supporting access to basic services GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. GOAL is committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda’s child protection policy.

About DYNAMIC:
GOAL leads a Consortium with Mercy Corps, VSO and Restless Development to implement the Driving Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC) program in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation. DYNAMIC is a five-year program (2015-2020) that aims to increase the employment, self-employment, income and resilience of youth aged 15-24 by promoting effective and efficient agricultural market systems for and with youth.

GOAL is seeking to fill the Position of Administration and Communication Coordinator to support the DYNAMIC program.

Administration and Communication Coordinator
Reports to: DYNAMIC Deputy Programme Director and DYNAMIC Programme Director
Location: Lira
Contract Period: 1 year renewable based on satisfactory performance.

General Description of the Role:
The Administration and Communication Coordinator (ACC) is a high-level position that will support and lead administrative and communication activities supporting the achievement of DYNAMIC’s objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate DYNAMIC administrative and communication systems in collaboration with DYNAMIC staff to ensure efficiency and efficacy of program operations and outcomes.
• Manage online communication and work platforms, including Google-based, and monitor progress.
• Coordinate and monitor the DYNAMIC Concept Note system, facilitating timely, accurate completion of submissions, reviews, reporting and closures of partnership agreements.
• Develop and lead the implementation of a DYNAMIC Communication Plan annually involving staff, partners, and youth, setting both internal and external communication objectives and work plans.
• Facilitate youth-led communication objectives, liaising with model youth farmer advisory groups, consultants, staff and others. Administration and Communication Coordinator
• Conduct media relations activities, drafting and disseminating news releases, coordinating interviews, developing media kits, liaising with journalists, coordinating DYNAMIC web presence.
• Train staff on communication skills, solicit and edit staff submissions for blogs, newsletters, other.
  Write, edit, proof and produce high-quality written research and program reports and other publications for
• print and online dissemination; engage and work with designers, printers.
• Plan, coordinate and manage meetings and events.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, social science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in similar position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
  
• Experience designing and implementing administrative systems
  
• Experience designing and implementing communication plans, including internal and external; report writing, design and publishing; and media relations
  
• The person should be an energetic, highly professional self-starter, who is quick-witted, articulate and fastidious; must be able to multitask and enthusiastic about working with youth and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills:

Desirable:

• Masters Degree in related field
  
• Website design and management
  
• Good knowledge of filing systems
  
• Enthusiasm, flexible and willingness to take on new challenges
  
• One language spoken within the DYNAMIC operational districts other than English

Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda: recruitment@ug.goal.ie by 30th October 2016.

PLEASE D0 NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.