Fresher Communications Assistant NGO Jobs - Oxfam UK

Fresher Communications Assistant NGO Jobs – Oxfam UK

Job Title: Communications Assistant

Organization: Oxfam

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Communications Coordinator

About US:

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked together in more than 90 countries committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. To achieve this, we support local projects in developing countries, we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people and we campaign to involve citizens in our work. We implement our programs by working with local NGO partners and civil society organizations and engaging with private sector and governments. Oxfam employs over 6,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries. In Uganda, our program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s Rights: Resilient Livelihoods, Governance and Accountability and Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.

Job Summary: The Communications Assistant will provide input to the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies as well as provide administrative support to the media and communications coordinator. Editing and writing program materials will be an important part of your job. In this role, you should be an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail. Administrative and social media marketing experience is key. Ultimately, your goal will be to help ensure clear communication of our Organization’s message across all channels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with the communications coordinator to create and manage a digital strategy
Plan, coordinate, produce and distribute the monthly newsletter to key stakeholders (internal and external)
Manage and update social media platforms with a clear social media content plan and compelling digital products
Coordinate with program teams to provide content for the website and other platforms
Monitor, gather press clippings and create press books including providing internal updates
Closely work with program and project teams to gather and write human interest and news stories
Provide input and advise around communications plans and messaging where appropriate.
Identify and prepare program/project storylines for publications
Support in the administrative and logistic part of the communications role including supporting key visits to the program, reviewing IEC materials
Liaise with printers and other suppliers to ensure production of different materials is in line with branding guidelines
Manage and update words and pictures and other photo platforms
Compile and share weekly updates including weekly tweets
Generate and maintain a partner emailing and supporter data base
Manage and ensure the resource centre is updated regularly and put to good use.
Work closely with the humanitarian communications officer to ensure content including photos, stories is shared on the Oxfam platforms after clear sign off.
Manage internal branding with the support of the communications coordinator including ensuring proper usage of the branded material.
Support the media and communications role as required
Support the Communication coordinator to implement communication activities and tools such as: Press releases, Press conferences, Press activities at events and Press requests.
Act as support for the production of videos and other related IEC products
Maintain effective information management systems
Support in seeking ways to creatively communicate our work, enabling the exploitation of new media and online opportunities such as blogging and broadcast technologies.
Support in media relations and maintaining and keeping the media lists updated.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant for the Oxfam Communications Assistant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field
Proven experience as a Communications Assistant, Communication Specialist or similar role
Understanding of the media, and digital media strategies
Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with design software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign) and content management systems is a plus
Experience working across teams to establish digital needs and co- designing digital products
Skills in writing for different platforms
Solid editorial experience
Experience in sourcing, coordinating and publishing website content including experience in using SEO to improve search rankings
Good understanding of the digital marketing landscape
Ability to research, establish and maintain relationships with journalists/members/public officials.
Fluent written and spoken English
Strong attention to detail.
Flexibility, ability to multitask, detail-orientated and positive attitude to work.
Exercising initiative and meet strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise.
Enthusiastic team player.
A good understanding of working in agile environments
Demonstrating ability to solve problems, remain focused, available and flexible.