Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Position
This is a new position for the program that seeks to boost the profile DREAMS program both within the agency and among external stakeholders. The communications officer will support DREAMS management to roll out communications and influence plan, supporting the development of communication products that creatively and innovatively tell the DREAMS story to a wide and diverse audience. He/she will guide team members and partners on effective storytelling, photography, and documenting learning
The communications officer will play a critical role in the program's final year by providing content to drvie clear, consistent, and strategic messaging to effectively influence stakeholders and donors of the DREAMS.

Essential Job Responsibilities
Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work ·
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members ·
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options

Technical Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
• Support DREAMS management to develop a communications strategy & influence strategy that aligns with the country’s overall strategy.
• Collect content for communication products targeting a wide and diverse audience, including staff, partners, government, and donors.
• Support DREAMS programs to develop quality programmatic communications materials, including the design of posters, manuals, and IEC materials
• Post content on internal communications channels to foster a positive team culture, including Mercy Corps collaborative platform, Workplace, internal newsletter and bulletins.
• Draft content in line with the communications strategy, including press releases, website content, newsletters, and other communications material such as annual reports, social media, speeches and editorials
• Working together with the regional and global media teams, s/he will identify promotional opportunities and draft supporting materials, such as press releases, to secure optimal coverage for the DREAMS program.

Project Products’ Dissemination
• Create dissemination lists for project products, to be validated by the Grants Management Coordinator.
• Coordinate dissemination of communication products to ensure consistent and wide- reaching dissemination.

Team Engagement
• Work with the DREAMS and other MCU leadership teams to develop internal communications messages and materials to enhance program visibility.
• Sensitize staff and partner team members on the DREAMS story and communications strategy to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
• Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps media and communication protocols, including branding and media engagements.
• Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps and donor communication protocols.

Event Management
• Support the MEL team to deliver a series of learning events that effectively communicate the DREAMS story to diverse stakeholders.
• Support coordination with the media before, during, and after events to ensure comprehensive coverage and engagement.
• Assist in organizing events to support program activities, including drafting invitations, documenting events, and generating materials such as banners, promotional materials, and press releases.

Other
• Support Mercy Corps Uganda communications team with country-level communication planning and activities from time-to-time as may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Accountability
Reports Directly to Advocacy and Influence Manager
Works Directly with DREAMS Team Leader, program officers, DREAMS partner staff, senior management, MC Uganda senior leadership, and Regional Communications team.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate highest level of integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
• At least 3 years’ experience in Communications and/or Media Engagement for INGOs.
• A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, Public Relations or equivalent.
• Advanced computer skills and administrative experience (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, design applications).
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
• Strong ability to efficiently prioritize competing demands with attention to detail.
• Creativity and influencing skills.
• Video production and events management skills are desirable.
• Ability to speak local languages of the areas of operation is desirable.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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