Communication Officer(International Committee of the Red Cross-ICRC)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Communication Officer
Organisation: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31 January 2014
Reports to: ICRC Communication Delegate

About ICRC:
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organisation, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work in close collaboration with Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) on the Communication and Dissemination Programmes supported by the ICRC

    Contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and analysis on the relevance of the Communication - Dissemination activities of the URCS according to the strategies set.
    Ensure implementation of activities comply with the set regulations and procedures, according to set Partnership guidelines and financial rules.

2. Facilitate the domestication of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and basic Human rights (HR) Law in Uganda and maintains contacts with Political Actors and National authorities: In collaboration with the ICRC Regional Legal Advisor based in Nairobi, he/she:

    Contribute to the analysis on the relevance of the delegation’s activities to promote the domestic implementation of IHL and basic HR Law in the local legislation.
    Responsible for networking with political actors of influence on the respect of IHL / basic HR
    Liaise with Civil authorities in charge of domestication of IHL (in particular IHL National Committee) to be aware of main relevant trends in the domestication process and to promote further domestication according to ICRC priorities (for e.g. by providing them with reference materials and technical advice, organizing i meetings and seminars)
    In consultation with the legal resources and references, provide opinions to the Delegation on Operations: related, issues and the legal aspects governing them, e.g. applicable law for detainees or in law enforcement operations.

3. Produce Red Cross communication materials:

    Responsible for sourcing of and supervision of appropriate quality         service providers on the local market with the aim of producing Red Cross communication materials (e.g. Newsletter, leaflets, video footage, internet content).
    Work in liaison with the ICRC Production Specialists (in Nairobi or Geneva) to ensure quality, cost efficient productions for both the ICRC and URCS activities.

4. Environment scanning:
    Monitor the media and other sources to feed the delegation with relevant information on a regular basis notably through press  reviews and briefings
    The Officer will be responsible for analysing and consequently advising the delegation management on the prevailing trends and developments in the local and regional political and security sectors that may have an impact on the humanitarian situation

5. Network with religious circles: Identify, develop and maintain contacts with religious leaders who can influence the respect for International Humanitarian Law, basic Human Rights Law and the Red Cross among Weapon Bearers.

    Perform any other assigned duties and responsibilities as deemed fit by the supervisor.

•     The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Law, Communication or other Degree in Humanities. Any additional academic specialisation or Masters in International Humanitarian Law or Human Right Law or minimum 6 months work experience in this domain is an added advantage.
•     At least 2-3 years work experience in Public relations, Journalism, Communication or as an Officer in an International Organisation dealing with similar tasks as outlined above.
•     Computer literacy skills i.e proficiency in Word processors, Spreadsheets and PowerPoint.
•     Fluent communication skills and command of spoken and written English. Knpwledge in Swahili, French or Arabic, will be an added value
•     Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills
•     High sense of responsibility and ability to take initiative and to work independently
•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to coach and motivate
•     Highly flexible and able to work within deadlines
•     Possess the ability to represent the Institution with external stakeholders (Local /Regional authorities; Religious leaders and Humanitarian actors)
•     Proficient reporting skills
•     Willing to work in different areas of the Country, periodically.
• How to Apply:

All candidates interested in working the ICRC, International Committe The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), will have to send their handwritten applications with a detailed CV indicating email and phone contacts, copies (not originals) of academic and work certificates, indicating a minimum of two professional referees. All applications should be marked “Communication Officer” and addressed to the: Communication Delegate in a sealed envelope should be delivered to the following address:
 ICRC Kampala Office on Plot 8, 
John Babiiha Avenue, Kololo, Kampala.Uganda.
NOTE:
    Register your application with the receptionist (or Security guard, during out of office hours) and receive a reference number for tracking your application.
    Only applications that fulfil the criteria stated above will be considered. Applicants not contacted by 14th Feb 2014 should consider their applications unsuccessful’
    No payments are required or accepted for this process and any canvassing will lead to disqualification.