Communications & Awareness Specialist(National Center for State Courts)-Job opportunities in Uganda

Title: Communications & Awareness Specialist
Organisation: National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 18th October, 2013
About NCSC:
NCSC is a unique non-governmental organization providing technical assistance, training and technology to advance justice systems in the 50 U.S. states and around the world. Founded more than 40 years ago by the leaders of the U.S. courts to deliver on the promise of Equal Justice under Law, NCSC partners with donor agencies, host-country governments, and non-governmental organizations to create more effective justice institutions and promote the Rule of Law. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking qualified Ugandan citizens to fill the below positions for the “Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace” (SAFE Program) funded by USAID.

Job Summary: 
The Communications & Awareness Specialist is responsible for managing internal and external project communication, developing and managing the implementation of the project’s communication strategy, writing/editing contract deliverables, creating/obtaining content for the Program’s website, and handling media relations. Extensive domestic travel is required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Ensure that all internal and external communications related to the Program are optimal with appropriate language and conform to USAID marking and branding guidelines.
    Develop and manage the implementation of the project’s communication strategy.
    Write end edit content deliverables (speeches, success stories, learning end dissemination materials, etc.)
    Responsible for all media relations.
    Promote and maintain media material related to the Program’s work and relevant news.
    Create Program website and manage website content.
    Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/ Communications, Journalism or related field.
    At least six years of professional experience in the media and communications industry.
    Previous program/project communication experience preferably on a USAID funded project in Uganda.
    Experience developing campaigns to drive awareness of the Program’s objectives
    Ability to travel to partner local governments as required.
    Fluency in English; knowledge of other local languages is preferred.
    Excellent and fluent in the local language
    Knowledge of File Storage and Transfer Protocol (FTP), TELNET, HTML. & java script
    Graphic design capabilities and software expertise.


How to Apply:
All candidates should send an electronic Curriculum Vitae with three (3) professional referees, copies of relevant academic scripts/certificates, day-time telephone and email contact in MS Word format. Please do not attach documents in other formats. Applications should be emailed to: ncecsafe@gmail.com. No telephone enquiries please.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted