Job Title: Communications Officer
Organization: AMREF
Location: Wakiso, Uganda
Deadline: Friday 18th October 2013
Reports to: WRAUG National coordinator
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will take lead in ensuring clear consistent
messaging is delivered to a wide variety of internal and external audiences to allow for strong effective and inspiring communications, critical to the success of this project.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Take lead on strategic communications plan in support of the national advocacy objectives, including developing and delivering specific products
Develop and implement media plan
Maintain regular communication with WRA Uganda individual and organizational members
Support National Coordinator, champions and members in messaging and communication platforms
Maximize project communication with government Ministries, members, and other stakeholders
Offer support the Project Manager in documenting project activities and writing reports
Collect, collate and send stories from the national and sub-national level to the Global Secretariat for dissemination to regional and global media and donors
Maintain National Alliance communications files, including member rosters and meeting minutes
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, journalism,
international development, or other related field required;
Possession of a post-graduate degree in a related field will be an added advantage
At least five years experience leading and delivering effective communications for advocacy initiatives, preferably in field of public health/maternal health in Uganda
Experience developing and implementing communications plans and ability to analyze target audiences.
Experience working directly with the media
Demonstrated experience developing and producing professional, high quality communications such as reports, briefs, films, brochures, and websites
Experience in writing successful program reports in at least 2 if the following types: program reports to US government donors; program reports to other government donors; program reports to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and program reports to other foundations
Experience in developing design and writing content of advocacy communications
Competency in the use of social media and driven to use innovative approaches to reach target audiences
Strong sense of purpose, self motivated to make an impact on women’s and families’ lives.
Good understanding of causes of maternal mortality and morbidity, and the
interventions needed.
Results-oriented and has the ability to anticipate problems and take appropriate measures to resolve any issues
Communicates effectively and openly, and can foster consensus, problem solving and personal connections
Respects and embraces diverse voices, participation at all levels, from grassroots to high government officials
Demonstrated superior project management and organizational skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
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