Job Title: Communications Officer
Employer: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Location: Uganda
Duties:
Oversee the development and deployment of an engaging and compelling WWF internal and external communications infrastructure to support brand visibility in Africa and beyond;
Develop and monitor the implementation of project communication, partnerships and External relations strategies for guiding all related interventions for the organization in line with the WWF-UCO communication and project objectives strategy;
The jobholder will also prepare annual work plans and budgets for communication, partnerships and external relations initiatives in line with the WWF-UCO communication and the Project Objectives;
Develop, design and disseminate information and communication materials for communication, partnerships and external relations guiding all project and organizational interventions in line with WWF standards;
Build strong alliances and networks, support effective partnerships with international, national, local public and private stakeholders in line with WWF-UCO communication and Project Objectives;
Education:
The ideal candidate for the WWF Communications Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Honors) in Mass Communication (Public Relations/Media Communication) or other related field;
Possession of a post graduate qualification in any of the above fields is an added advantage;
Experience
At least three years of related experience in Information, Communication and Educational Programmes targeting environmental or sustainable development issues;
Previous experience working on communications with a busy NGO would be an added advantage.
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Flexibility and adaptability to rapid environmental changes;
Good track record of breaking down silos between business and support functions and working across an entire organization;
High degree of flexibility and change orientation with ability to balance competing priorities;
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs, and academic transcripts to the Human Resource Officer, WWF Uganda, at kampala@wwfuganda.org.
Address to:
The Human Resource Officer,
WWF Uganda Country Office,
Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo,
P.O. Box 8745, Kampala - Uganda
Deadline: 11th July 2017
Saturday, 1 July 2017
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