Communications /Public Relations Jobs at Habitat for Humanity among others

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) Is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Donor Relations Specialist. The Donor Relations Specialist will collaborate and coordinate with various leaders and stakeholders to support the Africa fundraising network totaling in $6M+ annually. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:
Donor and Grant Management Support:
- Support the corporate/major donor income stream.
- Support Africa fundraising and assist the fundraisers with the whole donor cycle.
- Communicate regularly with the Africa fundraisers in order to support their fundraising efforts and provide them with relevant information about the projects/programs.
- Gather and consolidate project information for funding.
- Support donor reporting and account management by gathering and consolidating project reports (narrative, financial, photos, family stories, etc.).
- Confirm reports are submitted on time, in donor templates and are of appropriate quality.
- Prepare all grant-related documentation and paperwork.
- Gather information for the development of concept notes and proposals and coordinate the international aspect of the various departments/stakeholders involved in the phase of acquiring the funding.
- In cooperation with all relevant departments, support the smooth running of partnerships and grants by ensuring reporting deadlines are met and on time, partnerships are renewed, invoices are issued, funds are received and allocated/coded, etc.
- Support the national office (NO) and area office (AO) team in planning, promotion and development of donor events in the Africa region.
- Ensure volunteer teams include all the donor’s requests.
Tithes & Designated Donations Income Stream:
- Support tithes distribution to NOs. Ensure that the communication with the affiliates is done regularly, the calls, presentations and meetings are of good quality. - Support the HQ tithes team with regular communication with the NOs, affiliates, scheduling the calls, visits, Global Village trips, and all related support to the tithe’s income of more than $2.5m with the aim of increasing this income. - Support Africa NOs’ related tithes management, relations with US affiliates and other designated donors in their funding for Africa. - Make sure reports are submitted on time and are of appropriate quality. Also gather information for the development of concept notes and coordinate the funding with various departments. - Prepare the tithes funds-related documentation and paperwork.
In later stages also:
- Research new fundraising opportunities.
- Support the NOs with advice on high-quality and tailored presentations and other documents for donor meetings, proposals etc.
Data, Files and Information Management:
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate donor records for regional and national donors in HFHI’s donor database and prospect pipeline.
- Ensure all relevant files are saved locally and on the cloud server to ensure other team’s accessibility as well as internal audit controls.
- Coordinate as needed with other relevant HFHI teams and national offices to facilitate cross-border fundraising efforts.
- Keep accurate records on projects and income and support with preparing internal quarterly reports, divisional objectives, etc.
- Provide regular donor giving reports and history to the fundraising team, senior staff and other fundraisers as requested.
Other:
- Promote and maintain Habitat’s name and activities.
- Provide high-quality support to HFHI Resource Development department and out-of-door fundraisers.
- Assist with document and knowledge sharing among fundraisers.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties assigned.

Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Development, International Relations, European Studies, Social Sciences, Communications/Marketing, Business or other related fields. - 3-5 years of professional experience coordinating and managing complex projects and communicating with various stakeholders. - Strong organizational skills and excellent writing, verbal communication and presentation skills. - High-level English language skills. - Strong interest in international development and global development issues, practices and principles. - High ethical standards. - Creativity (in developing profitable fundraising activities and materials). - Excellent management and interpersonal skills. - Understanding of budget creation and reporting. - Team-player, strong collaborative approach. - Proficiency in Microsoft office. - Experience in data management and data analysis.
Preferred:
- Experience with working in multi-national and cross-cultural setting.
- Experience with fundraising, resource development or account management.
- High level French language skills.

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
We are currently recruiting experienced External Communications Officer on behalf of a major international Company

Main Responsibilities
The job holder will be responsible for the following tasks; to work with the communications team to plan and implement external communication strategies for the Company, the integrated project and the Company brand in Uganda. To support the research and writing of communications content for publications, digital and social media engagements in consultation with operational teams within the company. To maintain regular updates of the Company media databases, assist with planning and organizing of interviews, press conferences, corporate events and other media-oriented activities. To identify opportunities for maximizing brand visibility and positive coverage e.g. through press trips, media interviews, events. To coordinate and plan events including the development of agendas and speeches and identification of required goods and services. To participate in the development of the organization’s internal and external digital and social media. To strategize and ensure streamlined execution of communications on all available platforms. To ensure conformity of Company branded publications, items, gifts, and others in line with the group’s Brand charter. To charter daily coordination of activities between the department and other departments, agencies/production houses and /related services providers to ensure timely fulfillment of deliverables. To manage the Corporate Affairs events calendar, meeting minutes including appropriate recording and archiving of documents. To close monitoring of NGOs physical events and online activities to maintain knowledge of key issues, influential personalities within the industry, communities and special interest groups in order to help inform NGO communication strategies and address concerns regarding company operations. To evaluate Sponsorship requests and propose those that ensure mutually beneficial partnerships for company consideration. To participate in crisis communication and Issues management as stipulated in the crisis communications strategy and procedure. To carry out other general communications tasks that may arise in the Communications team.

Qualifications & Experience
• University degree in journalism, communications or a similar discipline.
• 4 years’ experience in similar work environments
• Excellent writing and speaking skills. Fluency in English, French a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to initiate research, innovate and keep updated on current communications technologies, techniques and trends.
• Team player, target oriented, flexible, self-driven and good cultural understanding with ability to work under minimum supervision
• Well-developed computer skills, including proven ability to maintain/update websites, and a demonstrated understanding of the internet, social media, multi-media tools and desktop publishing; experience working with Adobe design tools is an added advantage.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

JOB DETAILS:
Project Communication and Outreach Specialist
Reporting
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall report to the Project Manager.
Working relations
Liaises with the Owner’s Engineer and other relevant project stakeholders.
Purpose of the job
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall be responsible for supporting the Project Manager to execute his/her role as the official spokesperson of the Project, enhancing the project image by ensuring the project is visible and maintained through the established communication channels and stakeholder engagement activities.

Key areas of focus
1. Project communication strategy and plan;
2. Communication to all stakeholders on project activities and deliverables;
3. Documentation, filming and archiving of all project key events.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall be expected to carry out the following duties and responsibilities;
1. Advise the Project Manager on all communication and outreach trends, issues, problems and activities relevant to maintaining the Projects’ image and relations;
2. Ensure that UIA’s interests of advocating for a company brand with external stakeholders and the media are protected throughout the project life cycle;
3. Develop and implement a project communication strategy and plans;
4. In consultation with the Project Manager, review the communication protocols from the Owner’s Engineer.
5. Serve as a liaison between the Project and all project stakeholders and also guide the Contractor’s outreach programme;
6. Take charge of maintaining an events calendar, booking press events and coordinating information dissemination on the project for display on screens throughout UIA and on the web and other media;
7. Produce background briefings and prepare spokespeople for interviews, and co-ordinate media interviews and filming requests;
8. Respond to crisis communications to mitigate negative coverage of the project;
9. Maintain and keep the Project’s photo library up-to-date and ensure proper documentation of all project related events / activities.
10. Preparation of periodic monitoring and performance reports as per the project reporting requirements;
11. Any other duties that may be assigned.
Outputs
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist’s measurable outputs shall include;
1. Approved project communication strategy and plans;
2. Approved outreach programme;
3. Approved project communication protocols;
4. Documentation, filming and archiving of all project key events;
5. Project information dissemination;
6. Project periodic performance and monitoring reports;

Qualifications:
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall possess a minimum of the following;
1. An honors Bachelor’s Degree in mass communication, strategic communications, media, journalism, or public relations.
2. Possession of any other post graduate qualifications in mass communication, strategic communications, media, journalism, public relations or marketing.
3. Membership to a professional association will be an added advantage.

Experience:
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall possess a minimum of 5+ years’ work experience in corporate communications and public relations on similar projects.

Skills and Competencies:
1. Ability to work with minimal supervision with strong organizational skills;
2. High level written and oral communication skills.
3. A strong skill set in new media approaches
4. Must be results-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of networking, advocacy, diplomacy, negotiation skills and integrity.
5. Proof of excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with investors, government and development partners.
6. Attention to detail.
7. Competencies with MS Office and other professional software are a MUST.

JOB DETAILS:
Communications Graduate Trainee
General Summary
The Communications Graduate Trainee will provide administrative support to the Academy Communications Officer for the HASH project. They will help to develop and implement communication strategies for HASH and other Academy projects.

Key Responsibilities
• Offer administrative support to Communications Officer and in-house teams on HASH project, Health Innovations Conference, etc.
• Support creation of content (writing, editing and proofreading) and management of social media networks.
• Support creation and execution of communication strategies for different aspects of projects.
• Help to create, update and maintain Academy projects’ website content.
• Track projects and media exposure as well as update databases and media lists.
• Help in researching, writing and editing content for distribution, including photos and videos.
• Support with brainstorming ideas for presentations, newsletters, infographics, etc.
• Uphold the organization and the Academy’s external image.
• Any other roles as designated by the supervisors.

Person Specification
• At least a Bachelors in Mass communication or Media or a related field.
• Should have graduated one year ago.
• Should have done internship at a reputable organisation.
• Above average knowledge of various social media platforms: especially the professional platforms like Twitter, Linked-In. This will be a paramount skill.
• Proficiency in Office management software and design software such as Photoshop and InDesign will be an added advantage.
• Experience with website design or content an advantage
• French language an advantage
• Detail-oriented and organizational skills: Juggling multiple tasks is common in this role, hence organization and a keen eye for detail is essential.
• Interpersonal skills: The successful candidate will regularly interact with multiple people.
• Strong communication skills: The role entails writing clear, concise, and professional content to share with the public.
• Teamwork: The ability to collaborate with various projects and teams will be essential.
• Creativity and innovativeness: The role will entail communication of matters concerning digital health innovations. This will require creativity in order to influence both the general public and the medical fraternity.

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Refugee Communications Specialist
Reports to: Correspondence Supervisor
Division: Programmes
Department: Programs, Refugee Communications
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Grade Level: Grade 6, Specialist, National
Introduction:
Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. CWS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.
Primary Purpose:
The position is responsible for case management review of USRAP cases, as required for refugee and partner case inquiries. They will be tasked with refugee and partner inquiry responses, updating START, submitting data, liaising with partner offices on deferrals and handling walk in/gate inquiries in Uganda. This position works closely with the Senior Case Processing Assistant and Case Processing Assistant II role on workload and work-plan management. The position reports to a Correspondence Supervisor based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Essential Duties:
1. Completes all tasks related to USRAP processing as assigned by the Supervisor in accordance with set policies and procedures.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in START including completing accurate records and updates in START and the physical file.
3. Conduct case management through a review of USRAP cases, ensuring their readiness for the next stage in processing. This includes following up with the relevant RSC Africa processing teams to effect the needed changes in processing.
4. Handle START assigned Correspondence action items including, but not limited to contact update follow-up and case composition changes.
5. Responds to case status inquiries from Refugees and Partners, Attorneys, Resettlement Agencies, and Congress, either electronically (email) or via physical letter, with strict adherence to the PRM/RPC issued Integrity and Compliance Guide (ICG).
6. Write deferrals and info memos, and correctly update responses in START and physical file if needed.
7. Prepare, QC and share partner monthly reports (Case Status & Holds reports) on a timely manner.
8. Attend partner meetings to discuss the Hold’s report and other matters as requested.
9. Takes a lead role on Refugee Communications projects including being the point of contact, planning workflow, implementing work processes, identifying reporting parameters, and performing quality checks on assigned tasks.
10. Recommend work plans, pipeline reviews, and clean-up projects through a review of daily unit reports, QC reports and overall workload.
11. Recommends, prepares, and facilitates trainings based on the case management approaches and pipeline review in collaboration with the Supervisor. Provides feedback on process reviews and scheduled dry runs as needed.
12. Assists in the development of Refugee Communication onboarding plans, training modules and their implementation as required.
13. Manage the Refugee Communications group mailboxes as assigned – refugee mailbox; deferral mailbox; and partner mailbox.
14. Handles unscheduled visits by refugee applicants in Uganda by strict compliance and adherence to the Integrity and Compliance Guidelines when working with refugee cases.
15. Provide case status updates to refugees through approved open hours in the Uganda offices as part of Public Information Outreach or other travel location as needed.
16. Takes the lead role in hiring and payment of interpreters as requested on circuit rides, for translation of documents received from refugee inquiries or other approved case counselling sessions.
17. Occasional travel to different processing locations to distribute decision letters, conduct applicant counselling, scan documents on CIS circuit rides and collaborate with IOM during concurrent medical missions. Additionally, solicit refugee information for the purpose of case processing and updating.
18. Assist Correspondence Supervisor in the preparation of CWS Internal Correspondence Monthly reports.
19. Work with Public Information Unit in capturing updates from South Africa operations in the CWS RSC Africa monthly internal newsletter.
20. Completes other duties as assigned by CWS/RSC Africa Management.
Qualifications:
Experience:
• Five (5) years of paid work experience is required.
• One (1) year communications experience is required.
• Prior paid work experience with CWS Africa is preferred.
Skills:
• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail
• Take initiative in the development and completion of projects
Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, or four years of paid work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree required.
Abilities:
• Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Maintain the integrity of official records.
• Analyze and solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• accurately type 35 wpm with a 93% accuracy rating.
• follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude.
• deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, refugees, and members of the general public.
• conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC Africa and CWS/IRP.
• pass the job knowledge assessments with score of 80% or higher; pass a job knowledge assessment in order to be confirmed at the end of probation.
• take initiative in the development and completion of projects.
• lead others and address issues as they arise.
• maintain strict confidentiality with RSC Africa administrative and operational information.
• effectively manage RSC Africa’s resources.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.
• Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa.
• Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
Important Requirements:
• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment is required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee.
Special Requirements:
• COVID Vaccination is strongly recommended for all successful candidates
• The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions and have a high degree of flexibility.
• Must have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa
• This position is based in Kampala, Uganda
• This position requires use of laptops at all times, competence in Microsoft office packages is required.
• This position may require travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program
• Background check which includes references, and an educational and criminal check is required before the start of employment for international applicants.
• A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
• Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements, and lifting/carrying heavy loads.
• Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces.
• Full time
• All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

JOB DETAILS:
Country Communications and Marketing Officer - Re-Advertised
Company Description
SNV is an international development organisation 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 expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has annual revenues of over €120 million, and 1300 staff working in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission.
For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Job Description
To ensure successful implementation of the Uganda Country Office programmes, SNV is seeking to recruit the services of an experienced, dynamic, individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to fill the Marketing and Communications Officer position.

Background of the Position
The Country Communications Officer is part of the country office and is responsible for communications and profiling activities at country and project level. Key responsibilities include providing technical advice and support in the development of strategic communication and profiling of products. This includes but is not limited to developing communication strategies, knowledge development, management and learning strategies, branding, and marketing materials in order to support SNV’s business development and programmes.
The Country Communications Officer contributes to SNV’s project and programme work by delivering marketing communication services and positioning and profiling SNV’s work at events, websites, and media forums. He/ She is expected to formulate and implement internal and external communications policies and related processes (e.g. knowledge management), based on corporate marketing and communication policies and standards to contribute to effective SNV branding and increased internal communication and knowledge development, learning and sharing.

Major Responsibilities
Content Development: She/he leads in the gathering and development engaging visual and written material, that effectively explains project teams and the Country Office for a wide range of external audiences:
• Regular compilation of news items, relevant publications, and attractive stories about the Country Programme activities.
• Production of professional quality publications and key communications materials. Where appropriate engage and manage professional writers in this regard.
• Ensure sufficient and adequate visual project material is generated and stored appropriately (photographic and video).
Communication Database: Identify potential visuals and documents for usage in internal and/or external communication, advise country team on development of these visuals and documents and coordinate collection and archiving.
Internal Communication: Collaborate with corporate communications on internal communication products to be developed or shared at country level. Develop content to project and corporate publications such as the annual report, magazines, brochures, leaflets, and videos.
External Communication: Develop an external communication strategy for approval. More so, based on corporate strategy, he/she will lead planning for the country / region, branding and desired positioning, formulation, editing, production, and distribution of communication materials (e.g., reports knowledge products, policy briefs, promotional videos, visuals). More importantly the successful candidate will be expected to translate the corporate communications strategy into country and project level.
Communication Advice: Support management, project communication officers and advisors on communication related matters, corporate branding, and promotional activities.
Internet / Intranet: Develops, maintains, and improves the content of the website, to support execution of the country communication plan, creating online exposure supporting SNV’s brand. Writes and edits texts, selects photos, gathers, and publishes regular contributions on the website and cross-promotes these. Manage the quality of the country website and contribute to staff awareness and usage of site.
Coordinate Press / Media Contact, Develops and maintains contacts with relevant media and press and responds to media requests. Monitors references to SNV in the media and media coverage of topics of relevance for SNV, responds to these topics where relevant and prepares communication lines and actions for sensitive issues that may generate media interest.
Knowledge Development, Management, and Learning-
• Support Knowledge development and learning strategies at country and project level.
• Support Project teams to develop quality knowledge products, in line with their knowledge agenda.
• Support project teams to develop learning agendas and ensures knowledge documentation, dissemination and learning across project, sectors and externally through effective platforms.
• Support the development and use of case studies, set up and maintain infrastructure and process for knowledge exchange and enhancement within the country by providing advice and circulating relevant materials.

Qualifications
• Master’s degree in communication, media, information, or relevant related fields.
• Minimum of 8 years work experience progressively heading a communications department.
• Proven experience in editorial, knowledge management web site and intranet management including excellent proven oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills in different computer design, software, photography, and video.
• Proven experiences in organizing events.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Understanding of project work and advisory practices.
• Well-grounded and seasoned communication professional, with experience in developing communications /marketing materials.
• Ability to adapt the corporate communication plans and strategies to the country level seamlessly.
• Ability to develop marketing and communications materials.
• Demonstrated experience in managing partnerships with private business companies.
• Excellent social and networking skills with various stakeholders.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills who takes individual accountability seriously.
• The position involves a lot of travel around the country
Additional Information
Terms of Appointment: This is a full-time position with a 2-year contract period, with possibility of extension.
Working at SNV: We offer a challenging work environment, with opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org
NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted.
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