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Communications Manager Fort Portal
2025-03-27T13:26:32+00:00
IFDC
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FULL_TIME
 
Fort Portal
East Africa
00256
Uganda
Business Management and Administration
Communications & Electronics
 
UGX
MONTH
2025-04-12T17:00:00+00:00
 
Fort Portal
8 hours per day

Position Summary 

The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies for the BRIGHT Project. This role requires a creative storyteller with expertise in multimedia production (written, photo, video), strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will work directly with the BRIGHT project team across three regions, with support from IFDC headquarters' communications and knowledge management staff.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Communication Planning:

  • Design, implement, and continuously update the BRIGHT Project communication strategy;
  • Ensure that communication efforts align with the project's goals and broader organizational objectives.

2. Content Creation and Dissemination:

  • Produce high-quality written and visual content (articles, success stories, social media posts, videos, infographics) that showcase project impact and innovations;
  • Manage the dissemination of content across multiple platforms, including social media, project websites, and e-newsletters;
  • Support the design and delivery of multimedia training materials.

3. Media Engagement and Public Relations:

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets;
  • Organize media events, press releases, and promotional campaigns to highlight BRIGHT Project achievements;
  • Develop and manage communication materials for external audiences, including donors and strategic partners.

4. Reporting and Documentation:

  • Collaborate with technical teams to compile, edit, and finalize project periodic reports;
  • Prepare communication briefs, intervention fact sheets, and other promotional materials;
  • Maintain a well-organized photo and video library documenting project activities.

5. Event Coordination:

  • Plan and execute communication aspects of project events, including media campaigns, press coverage, and community outreach;
  • Support the organization of training workshops, conferences, and field visits.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation of Communication Impact:

  • Collect and analyze feedback to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies;
  • Adjust approaches based on data insights to enhance engagement and reach.

7. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

  • Work closely with BRIGHT project partners and stakeholders to amplify messaging and engagement;
  • Coordinate knowledge-sharing activities and best practices across regions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage;
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar communications role, preferably within the nonprofit sector, agriculture, or rural development;
  • Proficiency in digital communication platforms and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing tools);
  • Knowledge of social media management and analytics;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of local languages in the project regions is an advantage.

Core Competences

  • Proven ability to translate technical concepts into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences;
  • Strong track record in media relations and developing multimedia content (photo, video, graphics);
  • Strong writing and editorial skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, press releases, and storytelling content;
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders;
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to generate innovative communication solutions.
Strategic Communication Planning: Design, implement, and continuously update the BRIGHT Project communication strategy; Ensure that communication efforts align with the project's goals and broader organizational objectives. 2. Content Creation and Dissemination: Produce high-quality written and visual content (articles, success stories, social media posts, videos, infographics) that showcase project impact and innovations; Manage the dissemination of content across multiple platforms, including social media, project websites, and e-newsletters; Support the design and delivery of multimedia training materials. 3. Media Engagement and Public Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets; Organize media events, press releases, and promotional campaigns to highlight BRIGHT Project achievements; Develop and manage communication materials for external audiences, including donors and strategic partners. 4. Reporting and Documentation: Collaborate with technical teams to compile, edit, and finalize project periodic reports; Prepare communication briefs, intervention fact sheets, and other promotional materials; Maintain a well-organized photo and video library documenting project activities. 5. Event Coordination: Plan and execute communication aspects of project events, including media campaigns, press coverage, and community outreach; Support the organization of training workshops, conferences, and field visits. 6. Monitoring and Evaluation of Communication Impact: Collect and analyze feedback to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies; Adjust approaches based on data insights to enhance engagement and reach. 7. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with BRIGHT project partners and stakeholders to amplify messaging and engagement; Coordinate knowledge-sharing activities and best practices across regions.
Proven ability to translate technical concepts into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences; Strong track record in media relations and developing multimedia content (photo, video, graphics); Strong writing and editorial skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, press releases, and storytelling content; Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders; Proactive mindset with the ability to generate innovative communication solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage; Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar communications role, preferably within the nonprofit sector, agriculture, or rural development; Proficiency in digital communication platforms and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing tools); Knowledge of social media management and analytics; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of local languages in the project regions is an advantage
bachelor degree
5years
JOB-67e55208a9468

Vacancy title:
Communications Manager Fort Portal

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Communications & Electronics]

Jobs at:
IFDC

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, April 12 2025

Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Fort Portal, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Position Summary 
The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies for the BRIGHT Project. This role requires a creative storyteller with expertise in multimedia production (written, photo, video), strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will work directly with the BRIGHT project team across three regions, with support from IFDC headquarters' communications and knowledge management staff.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Communication Planning:

  • Design, implement, and continuously update the BRIGHT Project communication strategy;
  • Ensure that communication efforts align with the project's goals and broader organizational objectives.

2. Content Creation and Dissemination:

  • Produce high-quality written and visual content (articles, success stories, social media posts, videos, infographics) that showcase project impact and innovations;
  • Manage the dissemination of content across multiple platforms, including social media, project websites, and e-newsletters;
  • Support the design and delivery of multimedia training materials.

3. Media Engagement and Public Relations:

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets;
  • Organize media events, press releases, and promotional campaigns to highlight BRIGHT Project achievements;
  • Develop and manage communication materials for external audiences, including donors and strategic partners.

4. Reporting and Documentation:

  • Collaborate with technical teams to compile, edit, and finalize project periodic reports;
  • Prepare communication briefs, intervention fact sheets, and other promotional materials;
  • Maintain a well-organized photo and video library documenting project activities.

5. Event Coordination:

  • Plan and execute communication aspects of project events, including media campaigns, press coverage, and community outreach;
  • Support the organization of training workshops, conferences, and field visits.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation of Communication Impact:

  • Collect and analyze feedback to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies;
  • Adjust approaches based on data insights to enhance engagement and reach.

7. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

  • Work closely with BRIGHT project partners and stakeholders to amplify messaging and engagement;
  • Coordinate knowledge-sharing activities and best practices across regions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage;
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar communications role, preferably within the nonprofit sector, agriculture, or rural development;
  • Proficiency in digital communication platforms and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing tools);
  • Knowledge of social media management and analytics;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of local languages in the project regions is an advantage.

Core Competences

  • Proven ability to translate technical concepts into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences;
  • Strong track record in media relations and developing multimedia content (photo, video, graphics);
  • Strong writing and editorial skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, press releases, and storytelling content;
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders;
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to generate innovative communication solutions.

 

Work Hours: 8 hours per day

Experience: 5years

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, April 12 2025
Duty Station:  Fort Portal
Posted: 27-03-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-03-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 27-03-2065
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