Communications Manager Job at SolarNow - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Communications Manager

Jobs at:
SolarNow Services (U) Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
26th June 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
SolarNow, a distribution and Finance Company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and business in Uganda, has an exciting opportunity for a creative and committed Communications Manager who can get things done in an exciting and challenging environment.
The Communications Manager reports to the CFO and is responsible for maintaining and promoting the SolarNow brand and Communications internally and externally.


Responsibilities include:
1. Written and oral communications:

  • Write, edit and produce press materials (press releases, statements, news features, etc) as appropriate, working closely together with the CEO.
  • Responsible for the content and production of bi-monthly external digital newsletter to investors and interested parties.
  • Assist with internal communications
  • Maintaining and updating branding guidelines and ensuring brand standards are adhered to and integrated into media products.

2. Public Relations, Research and relationship building:

  • Pursue Public Relations activities
  • Be the face of SolarNow at events and conferences as required particularly with corporate clients
  • Conduct regular media monitoring, particularly of competitors and solar energy industry
  • Liaison with branches and media outlets regarding SolarNow’s media presence (e.g radio)

3. Digital Channels Maintenance and Development:

  • Inform website design. Execute website maintenance and continual improvement
  • Social Media and SMS Strategy development and execution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter accounts)
    Who are you?
  • A passionate believer in our vision of transforming lives by providing sustainable energy solutions. Its important to us that you really believe and embody who we are and what we are trying to achieve.
  • An experienced and creative communicator- you have a proven ability to effectively communicate (informally and formally) to various audiences and a demonstrated capacity to convey key messages using various communication means, both in written and verbal formats. You are able to inject creativity into all that you do. Digital communications channels do not scare you. You love to influence in ways that others may not think of. You are often the person in an organization that really challenges others to think big and to think differently.
  • A detail-oriented doer- you have a track record of getting things done and done well. You are organized, conscientious, proactive and execute to a fine level of detail.
  • A persuasive connector- you love meeting new people and making them an ambassador for what we are doing. You are able to stay linked to many networks and leverage them at the right time. You are an expert in connecting with different audiences in a genuine way.
  • Dedicated to self- You strive to be the best that you can be. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others.
    What You Should Have:
  • 5+ years of experience in communications
  • Computer and IT skills (including use of Microsoft office, the Internet and bonus if you are able to maintain websites
  • Demonstrated ability to work with media in (East) Africa, including local, national and regional media across print, radio and online, including relationships with editors and reporters.
  • Ability to draft press release, statements, opinion pieces, newsletter articles and press materials
  • Traditional and social media monitoring and communications skills
  • Comfort with being a spokesperson

Job application procedure
Send your Cover Letter and CV to recruitmentug@solarnow.eu

Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 26th June 2018
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Posted: 20-03-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-03-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 20-03-2064
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