Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)
Placement Organisation: Action for Community Development (ACODEV-U)
Job Location: Kasese, Uganda
Deadline: 26th January, 2014
Salary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per month
About GHC:
Global Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.
About ACODEV-U:
ACODEV-U is a non-governmental and non-profit organization registered with Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs under the National NGO Board. ACODEV has been in operation since 2003, starting in one district but currently grown to service all regions of Uganda.ACODEV envisions a society where children, women and men are happy, healthy and economically productive. Our mission is to serve and empower individuals, families and communities in the East African region through promotion of innovative solutions in the areas of human rights, HIV and AIDS, reproductive and child health and institutional capacity strengthening. The work of ACODEV is classified under three thematic programmatic areas namely; the Human Rights Program; the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Mitigation Program and the Reproductive and Child Health Program. These programs work to strengthen existing systems and build capacity of all stakeholders so that they can take up the mantle to develop themselves and their communities without necessarily being dependent on external actors.
Job Summary:
The Global Health Corps Documentation and Communication fellow is responsible for enhancing the communication and image of ACODEV by working closely with the Program Managers and staff as well as with internal and external key constituency communication systems of ACODEV. Specifically, the Documentation and Communication Fellow assists with national and regional office external relations, proactively in documenting and sharing the entire story of ACODEV. The D&C Fellow organizes, plans and updates all communication platforms of ACODEV that include website, blogs and social media platforms. The D&C Fellow also prepares and distributes communications for key constituencies, including the production of newsletters, annual reports and other publications, as well as internal memos and bulletins; assistance in writing and editing newsletters and documents for the board of directors, editing and placement of articles by-lined by ACODEV senior leadership; preparation and distribution of news releases; and preparation of communications for special events such as the Board meeting, Annual Retreats and all celebrations. The position is responsible for maintaining and archiving ACODEV’s news materials. The D&C Fellow is in a position to interface daily with various publics and constituents, including senior management at region levels and national level, board members, media, ACODEV Associates, political leaders and all other stakeholders that ACOEV works with. The person in the D&C position will be privy to and responsible for protecting the integrity of confidential information, including strategic plans and financial information. The D&C person is called upon to make significant judgments calls in relation to materials prepared for the web and for the news media that represent ACODEV positively and consistently, and to act as the spokesperson of ACODEV.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Program Managers in writing and editing a variety of internal and external communications, including but not limited to, newsletters and news releases, internal memos and bulletins, intranet news articles and web pages, and communications/presentations for internal meetings and special events. Additionally, the fellow will take full responsibility for monthly newsletter
- Update and continuously develop social media strategy for the system; implement strategy and serve as the voice of the system on Facebook, Twitter, and any other relevant social media outlets
- Serve as a key resource for maintaining news clips and generating data for news clippings pitching ACODEV’s interventions
- Assist the Executive Director with communications in support of issue management, including but not limited to acting as media spokesperson when needed and preparation and distribution of press kits, issue alerts, key message points, fact sheets, and Q and As
- Assist the Executive Director in media relations, both proactive and reactive, including pitching stories to national media representatives, responding to reporter requests, facilitating interviews, building relationships with key media outlets, handling social media presences, etc.
- Assist in serving as an internal communications consultant to ACODEV on issue management, crisis communications, editing of news releases, print collateral and social media strategy as needed
- Work collaboratively with Program Managers to ensure that relevant content is disseminated effectively through appropriate communication channels, and assist in activity planning for ACODEV special events
- Assist in the building of communications to improve messaging, clarity and consistency for ACODEV
- Manage and maintain donor relationships, as appropriate to responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, production, editorial and distribution responsibilities of ACODEV publications, including newsletters, annual report and other printed materials as needed
- Help with roll-out communications for events and initiatives, crafting communication plans and communication tool kits for program or project roll-outs
- Assist with story- and publicity-relevant photography and video assignments of ACODEV, including shooting and editing photos and videos
- Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Documentation and Communication fellow must hold a Master’s Degree in communication, journalism, public relations, or equivalent professional work experience in the area of communication
- Good HTML coding, photography editing (via Photoshop or some other program) and video editing (via iMovie, FinalCutPro, or some other programs
- The applicant must possess prior experience working with diverse Multi cultural setting and strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively reach a variety of audiences
- Possess strong conceptual and analytical capabilities and a temperament conducive to being part of a results-oriented team
- Prior experience communicating via a variety of online media. This requires expertise representing an organization in current social media applications, Readiness to travel to ACODEV intervention sites occasionally
- Ability to use a computer for extended periods of time, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, social media and various graphics and video programs
- Capacity to work extended hours on occasion, including some weekends and evenings
- Ability to prioritize work
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly;
- Capacity to work with little supervision; possessing an ability to set priorities, create schedules and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work rapidly, under pressure, and with frequent interruptions.
- Fluency in both spoken and written English
Age: Below 30 Years
Job Terms and Conditions:
Fellows will be provided with housing, health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development funds.
Note: The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.
How to Apply:
All applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at the web page below.
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