Public Relations and Communications Officer Job Placements – GIZ
Organization: GIZ
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Programme
Re N0: GIZ-RELAPU/D/012001 .
About US:
Deutsche Gesellschaft fiir Internationale Zusammenareit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal Enterprise that supports the German Government in achieving its objectives international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ offers workable, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. GIZ operates in more than 120 countries worldwide. The German cooperation with Uganda started in 1964 and GIZ has been operational in several sectors since then.
About the Project:
The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has commissioned the Geseilschaft fiir Internationale Zusammenarbeit(GIZ) with the Programme “Strengthening Governance and Civil Society in Uganda”, co—funded by the European Union. The main objective of the programme is that selected state and civil society actors in Uganda are in better position to work towards the compliance with human rights and governance principles (transparency, accountability, efficient and effective management and political participation) in their respective areas of responsibility.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implementation and monitoring of the visibility and communication plan of the project.
- Mainstream communication and visibility within the overall GIZ Programme and partner organisations.
- Ensure regular communication on project progress, innovations and results internally and externally through different channels using different approaches.
- Foster publication of programme content.
- Facilitate and organize the communication and visibility efforts of the project
- Further refine the communication and visibility plan and strategy inline with EU requirements.
- Structure and implement the corresponding visibility monitoring including press and media monitoring.
- Give technical advice to colleagues, communication focal points and partner organisations on the EU requirements for communication and visibility.
- Give input on partner organisation’s visibility, communication and awareness material activities, if requested.
- Refine and develop communication and awareness material for the programme and the topics it is addressing for different target groups, in different formats and for different channels.
- Organise press/ media tours and the coverage of different events and interventions in press/ media.
- Compile a quarterly CUSP newsletter.
- Regularly feed social media channels.
- Document success stories for different target audiences, in different formats and for different communication channels.
- Conceptualize and develop a short film or documentary on CUSP.
- Ensure the correct use of logos and disclaimers by the CUSP programme, all advisers and partners.
- Other duties/additional tasks
- Ensure the ex-post publication of Information on Contractors and Grant Beneficiaries of the CUSP programme.
- Strengthen communication for and about civil society engagements In the policy formulation at national and local levels;
- Contribute to dialogue and exchange between different stakeholders (state actors, NGOs, civil society) on relevant topics.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a University degree in public relations, communication, Journalism, communication for development or similar field.
- At least five years professional experience in the preparation and implementation of communication and awareness raising strategies.
- Extensive experience in dealing with media.
- Experience in the communication of EU funded programmes.
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English, knowledge of local languages and German is an added value
How to apply:
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by submitting their application and CV along with the contacts of three professional referees to The Director, Future Options Consulting ltd, by email: hr@futureoptionsug.com ; quoting the position you are applying for and the reference N0. as the subject.. Please note: This is a national position. Application and CV should be in one document and a maximum of 4 pages only. No other attachments are required at this stage. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups t0 apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the working place.
Deadline: 31st January 2020