Communications /Public Relations Jobs at Aga Khan Foundation among others

JOB DETAILS:
Communications Consultant to Execute a Gender Equality Campaign in Moyo and Obongi Districts of West Nile, UgandaAga Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, non-denominational development agencies that share a mission to improve the living conditions and opportunities of marginalized communities in target countries across Africa and Asia. AKF was established by His Highness the Aga Khan in Switzerland in 1967 and began working in East Africa in 1974. In Uganda, AKF operates a multi-sectoral portfolio that includes programming in Education, Economic Inclusion, Civil Society, Health, and Early Childhood Development predominantly in the Central and West Nile Regions. AKF is committed to ensuring that girls and boys, women and men, are equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to help them interact effectively with the world and be contributing members of a pluralistic society.
Background
AKF, in partnership with World University Service of Canada (WUSC), has been delivering the Adolescent Girls’ Education in Crisis Initiative (AGENCI), a four-year project focused on enabling adolescent girls and young women in Moyo and Obongi to pursue diverse educational and learning pathways. Critical to achieving this is the need to reduce harmful attitudinal and socio-cultural barriers that inhibit or prohibit Adolescent Girls and Female Youth (AGFY) from accessing gender equitable, quality education (including, barriers, such as Sexual and Gender Based Violence and gender inequality). To combat these harmful cultural norms and beliefs, AGENCI implements both formal and non-formal education interventions to support girls in and out of school. Through this lens, AGENCI is seeking a communications Consultant to execute on campaign themes and messages developed by girls, to promote gender equality.
Gender Equality (GE) Design Process
AKF is working with Human Centered Design (HCD) Experts and 30 girls (15 Moyo, 15 Obongi), the process will also bring on board at least 15 adolescent boys to identify core areas of need to disseminate through a GE communications campaign. It is expected that the Consultant will leverage the key themes and messages developed by girls to execute the campaign in a tactical and innovative way.
Therefore, AKF is seeking a communications Consultant that has experience developing and executing communications campaigns in the West Nile through the lens of Adolescent Girls. It is expected for the Communications Consultant to work closely with the HCD Experts and Girls to execute a girl-led campaign.

Scope of Work
The Consultant will be expected to:
• Participate in design sessions with girls and design experts as an observer and a technical advisor, where appropriate (approximately 6 days)
• Simplify the GE strategy developed by girls and HCD experts into a Communications Campaign that is easy to understand, accessible, and inspires action by key stakeholders, including girls, boys, parents, and community members
• Integrate AKF’s Social Behavior Change (SBC) Strategy into the design and dissemination of the Campaign
• Lead the delivery of an impactful and innovative GE Communications Campaign that leverages unique and effective communication methods proven effective with girls, boys, parents, and community members
• Leverage existing M&E frameworks, tools, and structures to develop the evidence needed to determine the impact and outcome of the campaign
• Pre-test the communication messages and materials to ensure it resonates with local stakeholders
• Finalize a report clearly articulating what worked well, gaps, overall impact, and any required potential adaptations needed to increase impact, sustainability, and scale.
• If evidence demonstrates impact, co-design a strategy to scale the Campaign in Moyo and Obongi
Expected Qualifications and Experience
• Demonstrate evidence of successful prior communication campaigns, particularly related to gender equality
• Demonstrate experience/familiarity with participant-led campaigns
• Demonstrate experience leveraging new approaches to communication campaigns, beyond radio and print media
• Demonstrate clear M&E and research frameworks and tools to measure impact of the Campaign
• Deliver high-quality summary, recommendations, and handover reports
• Prior work experience in similar contexts as Moyo and Obongi with AGFY

JOB DETAILS:
Announcement Number: Kampala-2022-053
Position Title: ICASS Quality Control/Make-Ready Coordinator
Opening Period: 11/7/2022 – 11/18/2022
Series: 0105
Grade: FP-07/FSN-07
Salary: USD 38,894 (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Who May Apply: Current Employees of the Mission – All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); or declared Members of Household (MOHs); dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies
Security Clearance Required: Secret security clearance
Duration Appointment: FMA not to exceed 5 years
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply (https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf )
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of ICASS Quality Control/Make-Ready Coordinator.
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No

Duties: The incumbent reports directly to the General Services Officer in charge of Housing. The position supports the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) operations, ensuring that ICASS sections meet standards in the delivery of ICASS services to customers, and advises the Management Officer on special projects and areas of focus needed to improve service delivery. As the ICASS Residential Make-Ready Coordinator, s/he ensures a coordinated approach among ICASS sections that prepare residences for occupancy of incoming staff.
Download: Detailed Position Description | PD ICASS Quality Control-Make Ready Coordinator

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education: Two years of University Studies is required.
Requirements:
Experience: Two years of general office experience in customer-focused work environment is required.
Job Knowledge: General administrative and office procedures. Ability to obtain knowledge regarding various Uganda Government Departments and their locations (maps); and to become familiar with the local labor laws such as the Workers Compensation Act and the Employment Act.
Evaluations:
Language: Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing of English is required. This may be tested.
Skills And Abilities: Excellent drafting skills (English), strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills required. Must demonstrate expertise in customer-focused management, including sound judgment and creative problem-solving in addressing issues varying in volume, scope, and complexity. Ability to remain tactful and professional at all times. Must be able to adapt to changing circumstances and be able to juggle dozens of different, often time-sensitive tasks in a variety of specialized areas. Level 1 Typing is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint), ILMS, and myServices is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. This may be tested.
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Other information:
Hiring Preference Selection Process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf 

JOB DETAILS:
Organization details
The Energy and Climate programme, implemented by GIZ in Uganda, supports the Ugandan Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), to promote use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and practices, increase access to clean energy, as well as to implement climate friendly policies. Programme activities are mainly carried out under different projects referred to as commissions, i.e., the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (PREEEP), the Promotion of Mini Grids for Rural Electrification in Uganda (Pro Mini Grids/DKTI) project, the Energising Development (EnDev) global programme, the Green People’s Energy (GBE) initiative, the Energy Solutions in Displacement Settings (ESDS) project, and the Global Carbon Markets (GCM) programme.

Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• Ability to express him/herself well in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies, related software, and computer applications (e.g., MS Office).
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.
• Good stakeholder engagement skills (government, local authorities, communities, CSOs, etc.)
• Gender awareness about issues surrounding renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Good time management.
• Strong social, communicative, organizational, teambuilding and intercultural skills.

Key Responsibilities
• The Communications Specialist will be in charge of:
• Engaging in general day to day tasks e.g., social media engagement, media monitoring, writing and editing, proof reading and events management
• Implementing cluster KM activities, i.e., supporting the different programmes, projects and service departments in information gathering, storage and retrieval to support general awareness of the existence of different information sets, foster easy and timely access to existing materials, reduce on duplication of stored products and increase work efficiency
• Contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of a Cluster Communications, Public Relations (PR) and Knowledge Management (KM) strategy,
The Communications Specialist performs the following tasks:
Specific Tasks
Media work
• Organize and/or coordinate project’s/programme’s press activities remotely and on site, in cooperation with local partners.
• Address press queries in consultation with programme management.
• Write and distribute press releases, in collaboration with the implementing partner’s Communications and PR office.
• Collect and/or prepare press kits for specific events.
• Undertake post-event media monitoring (i.e., collecting and review of media clips related to programme/project work, to assess reach, effectiveness, content quality and quantity, among others).
Communications & PR work
• Implement standards and guidelines for GIZ communication work.
• Strongly support development and subsequent implementation of the Cluster’s Communications, KM and PR strategy.
• Work with technical officers to develop/update suitable communication materials (e.g., cluster programme/project descriptions on the GIZ website, brochures, flyers, factsheets, banners etc.) in line with existing GIZ corporate design guidelines.
• Quality check all cluster (including programmes and projects therein) communication materials.
• Organise publicity/promotional events in collaboration with cluster technical teams.
Internal communications and knowledge management
• Actively support in generating content for internal publications, channels or activities aiming to improve information exchange and collaboration. (e.g., emails, cluster newsletters, GIZ sector newsletters, etc).
• Contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of a MECKI section annual plan.
• Undertake knowledge management tasks such as factsheet version control, photo archiving, regular sharing of relevant information to all stakeholders, maintenance/ organization of the department MS Teams Channel, and related channels, and management of leftover communication and PR publication stock.
• Organize internal events of the cluster, sometimes in collaboration with its implementing partner, MEMD.
• Cooperate and participate in GIZ’s corporate communication network.
• Advise / support staff, partners, and consultants, on GIZ corporate design policy and strategy.
Other Duties/Additional Tasks
• Support commissions to identify and budget for communication activities.
• Creation, assurance, and coordination of a quality pool of service providers (e.g. communications consultants, printers, graphic designers, proof-readers, copy writers and sector -focused journalists, etc.)
• Keep up-to-date and informed on the developments and communication needs of the different commissioning parties.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations, Marketing, or any related field.
• A Master’s degree in Communications and/or Public Relations is an added advantage.
Details of experience
• 5 years of professional experience in the field of communications (media and PR work, events management, and internal communication).
• Experience in strategic communication planning, implementation, budgeting, and strategy monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in knowledge management.
• Proven experience in content/media development, writing and/or editorial work and social media.
• Experience in supervising production and quality of communication products and tools.
• Experience in press and media management and monitoring.