The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is implementing agency of LIFE- AR that coordinates the day to day activities of Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience LIFE- AR. The project will be piloted in the Twelve (12) District Local Governments of Yumbe, Pader, Rakai, Kibaale, Lwengo, Ngora, Ntungamo, Kalaki, Kalungu, Pakwarch, Kaabong and Karenga.
The project of IFPA-CD under Government of Uganda funding component is to seek qualified competent applicants to apply for the position
1. Job title: Communications Officer
Reports to: Technical Project Coordinator
Duty station: Head Office- Luzira
No of Vacancies: 01 (One) Vacancy
The role of the Communications Officer is to provide support to the project coordination Unit (PCU) by ensuring effective communications and outreach activities of the IFPA-CD project.
Key functions:
1. Lead the development of a budgeted communication strategy for funding by WB.
2. Implement the approved communication strategy.
The CO, will work closely with PCU Staff and designated project coordinators in implementing Agencies (MWE, UWA and NFA) and perform the following functions/ tasks.
• Develop information Education and communication materials across a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Preparing public awareness materials and facilitating their dissemination.
• Providing inputs into preparation of project progress report and other technical publications, including designs and layouts.
• Updating IFPA-CD website, tracking and reporting usage of IF PA-CD website.
• Initiating and carrying out an elaborate but targeted internal communication program to raise stakeholder awareness and knowledge on IFPAC-CD among staff of the implementing agencies and technical support partners.
• Initiating and producing appropriate public information for supporting campaign to promote effective participation (of) and disseminate knowledge (to), and build support for IFPA- CD among different stakeholders.
• Monitoring the performance of the IFPA-CD Communications and
Awareness strategy.
• Organizing project visibility and accountability events such as project
Steering committee meeting, World bank missions, talk shows.
• Production of communication stories and periodic electronic newsletter about IFPAC-CD Project activities, impacts and lessons across all implementing agencies.
Person Specification
1. At least an honours Degree in Mass Communication or journalism or related field.
2. Experience of work in water sanitation and environment is an added advantage.
3. Experience in virtual and digital management will also be an added advantage.
Experience:
1. Minimum of lyear of progressively professional experience in a communication for programmes / projects, corporations and Government institutions
2. Demonstrated ability in writing, packaging messages, publishing and outreach activities
iii. Excellent computer skills, including word processing, publishing packages
All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter not later than Wednesday 31st July, 2024 or sent by email