Summary
Date Posted: 27th May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ActionAid is an International Development Agency working in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAid International Uganda's mission is to achieve social Justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication by working with people living in extreme poverty and exclusion, their communities, people's organisations, activists, social movements and their supporters. We're now seeking to recruit suitably qualified, self-driven, result oriented, dynamic and competent persons willing to share with our Vision and the aspirations of our 5th Strategy to join the team in the following role
POSITION: Communications Officer (01) - re-advertised (all persons who had applied before are not eligible to apply)
Reports to: Country Director
Responsible for: None
Location: Head Office-Kampala.

Job Role:
• To provide professional support to the Country Director in handling and coordinating AAIU public relations
• mainstreaming media and social media relations and Corporate affairs Programmes and activities.
• The position will be required to manage social media platforms and AAIU websites in line with AA and AAIU communication policies and protocols.

Experience and Competences:
• At least three years of similar work experience from a reputable organization
• Competencies in Media or public relations experience, Materials development and Publishing skill
• Excellent written and public speaking skills,
• Photography and photo editing skills,
• Graphic design and layout skills,
• Marketing and Communications skills
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills,
• Demonstrated interest in the visual arts and community education,
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Experience in managing websites, Solid problem-solving skills,
• Ability to conduct power analysis,
• Transformative feminist leadership skills,
• Ability to establish critical working relationships,
• Ability and willingness to comply with AAU/AAI safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's Degree in either information Science, Journalism/Mass Communications, Communications Science, Media Studies or Marketing from a recognized institution.
• A relevant Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in either information Science

Job Experience Requirements: three years of similar work experience

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Job application procedure
All interested candidates should follow the link for the detailed Job Descriptions and requirements www.actionaid.org/uganda/jobs. Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents) MUST be strictly sent by email to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org clearly addressed to The Director, Human Resource/ Organizational Effectiveness, ActionAid Uganda, Plot Number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, P.O. Box 676 Kampala, by Friday, 7th June 2019. Hand deliveries will not be accepted, and due to large number of applications, we will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates for interviews. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply
"ActionAid International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer: ACTIONAID doesn't Solicit for money from Applicants

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