Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About VNG International(Website, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn) and relevant Ugandan local media,
VNG International is the International Development Cooperation of the where appropriate. Write and edit messages. Ensure a minimum of 12 Association of Dutch Municipalities, based at The Hague, the Netherlands message a year.
and supporting decentralised local governments in developing countries and 4. With documentation and communication, contribute to the marketing of countries in transition. VNG International in partnership with the Netherlands VNG International to be found as local government experts on the three Ministry of is implementing a 5 years (2022 to 20226) Programme - Sustainable programme thematic areas, in relation to and within the framework of the Development through Improved Local Governance (SDLG). The Programme communication of the ministry of Foreign Affairs and partners on these goal is to ensure that local governments and their representative bodies are able same thematic areas. Contribute to a minimum of 12 messages in a year to shape more sustainable futures for their communities through institutional, and 5 publications covering thematic areas.
organisational and individual capacity development. The programme seeks to 5. Prepare and select publications and communication content for VNG improve the mandate of local governments in intergovernmental relationships, International and SDLG reports, blogs and documentaries.
improve local governance decision-making processes, policies, and services, and improve leadership within the local government and society.
Security and rule of law: in Uganda the expected outcome is improved Marketing for an international context. | Migration: in Uganda the expected outcome is improved responsiveness of | Demonstrated portfolio in undertaking documentation, communication, and local governments and stakeholders in providing adaptable solutions to the marketing initiatives on societal relevant issues, for example in the fi eld of public needs of refugees and host communities service delivery, governance, leadership, economic and financial development, 3. Economic development and taxation: in Uganda the expected outcome is migration, youth development, gender equality. | Proven experience of working improved own source revenue support local economic development (incl. with deadlines.
youth employment) and social protection.
Duration of engagement: Max of 5 days in a month for a total of 40 days in
Aim of the assignment 2023.
• The documentation and communication expert is expected to make the SDLG Period of engagement: From 1st of June – 31st December 2023 and Uganda programme externally visible while contributing to the programme renewable throughout the duration of the project, based on performance. objectives and within the framework and with compliance of the VNG International
• and SDLG communication and visibility strategy and style guide, specifi cally.Place of engagement: Kampala, Uganda, with possibilities of travel to
• To lead and support communication on SDLG Uganda activities, outputs, implementation Local Governments outcomes, and thematic topics of engagement.

Activities to be performed within the assignment, include among others.Attn: Anne-Marie Tosserams
• Develop core messages for the SDLG Uganda programme in the thematic P.O. Box, 114491, Kampala areas and the targeted Local Governments and associations.
• Following the SDLG Uganda annual Work Plan develop, set up, follow, and All expressions of interest should be submitted by close of business on 19th of update a weekly documentation and communication events agenda.May 2023. Any solicitation will lead to automatic disqualifi cation.
• Make sure that key messages on events are documented and communicated, making use of VNG International communication channels

Education and Qualifications
• Degree in a relevant discipline (International Development, Research, Journalism and Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Science,
• The programme is expected to contribute to a “more sustainable development Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or other for those in fear of confl ict, those who risk being left behind and affected host relevant subject) and displaced communities” and expected objective of “local driven inclusive and accountable governance in 9 local governments in Uganda”, the programme

Professional
• Experience: contributes to 3 out of 4 of the thematic areas of the overall partnership:
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Documentation, Communication and
• A minimum of 3 years of experience leadership engagements and collaborations to bring together conflicting in Programme design and development with international (development) perspectives into suitable local government service solutions. organisations, and/or public sector, preferably local governments in Uganda.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

To lead and support the documentation SDLG Uganda activities and Interested candidates should request a detailed Terms of Reference by sending outputs.an e-mail to: ugrecruitment@vngi.org .
A detailed expression of interest indicating qualifi cations, experience, The documentation and communication is expected to be engaging, persuasive, availability, daily rate and professional references should be submitted to relevant, creative and innovative, according to the latest developments in the ugrecruitment@vngi.org  for the attention of: public sector and the international development cooperation.The Country Programme Manager VNG International


All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION