Job Title: Communications Officer (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: World Vision International
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Reports to: Consortium Manager ECHO EQUATE
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Communications Officer is responsible for creating communications content on behalf of World Vision. S/he writes and distributes content to promote World Vision’s brand, work and impact. S/he responds to reputational risks, facilitates internal engagement, builds communications capacity of programme staff, and supports documentation for advocacy work and projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Gathering, producing and sharing content
- Gather content: Identify content ideas and storytelling opportunities that have potential to make issues in the World Vision Uganda context, or that align with the World Vision International 2030 Global Strategy.
- Respond to ad-hoc, urgent or short-turnaround content requests from World Vision International Support offices and Global Centre Communications teams.
Produce and share content:
- Package content in a way that fulfils briefs and needs from requestors. Ensure all content is uploaded on the “Story Hub” enabling others to easily find and use it.
Managing Reputation
- In consultation with the line supervisor, address reputation risk issues, implement recovery plans as per World Vision Global brand guidelines.
Public Engagements through Media
- Package strategic communications content to grow website traffic; engage World Vision Uganda Social media platforms to grow the organization’s online/social community.
Mainstream media:
- Generate press releases, editorial features; coordinate press coverage of key events.
Website and Social media.
- Produce and upload programme impact stories on the website. Participate in the development of social media content and engagement of online communities.
Facilitating internal engagements
- Participate in the production of internal communications products. Work with “People and Culture” teams to orient staff on Communications Standard Operating Procedures.
Learning and Growth
- Utilise the World Vision “e-campus” and other learning platforms to continuously develop communications skills and competencies.
- Demonstrate learning and innovation in work done.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the World Vision Communications Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
- At least two to three years of work experience e with preference in Communications, Journalism, Community Development, or related field of study.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, general office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) other programs for uploading and downloading information. Knowledge of design and desktop publishing software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator offers an additional advantage. Experience with still photography, videography, and story writing style of communication.
- Understanding of transformational development and ability to translate technical language into language that is easily understandable by World Vision donors and supporters Excellent communication both skills both written and oral.
- Experience with personal computing, email and general office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) required English writing experience with a news agency, marketing organization, NGO or International organisation.
- Technical experience with video and still photography preferred.
- High level of cross-cultural interpersonal skill, personal maturity, and proven ability to influence multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities. Must be available for significant in country field travel.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Deadline: 1st August 2023