Communication Specialist, CEDP-AF World Bank Project Jobs – Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Job Title: Communication Specialist, CEDP-AF
Organisation: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name: Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator-CEDP
About US:
The Government of Uganda received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs. Government is scaling up the existing operations through provision of Additional Financing (AF).
The AF is intended to complete the implementation of the Land and Tourism components while consolidating and enhancing the achievements realized, as well as scaling up activities under these components. CEDP-AF will be implemented by eight MDAs. The overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).
Job Summary: The Communication Specialist, CEDP-AF will manage project communications by technically supporting the PCU in ensuring timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information. The CS shall ensure timely and regular information dissemination and sharing of information to stakeholders on Project implementation issues and ensure effective stakeholder participation and support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Refine/develop and supervise the implementation of the CEDP Communication Strategy in line with the Project Development Objective;
- Assess information needs of the stakeholders and prepare targeted messages on Project issues
- Coordinate the development and production of IEC materials in liaison with the various project staff and stakeholders to ensure quality and timely dissemination.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the communication strategy
- Liaise with print/electronic media on promotion of the Project activities.
- Work with traditional media groups to disseminate Project messages.
- Promote a positive culture and image of the Project and market the Project for greater visibility and access of the target population
- Review the information on the Project website and provide content development support and ensure website promotion on a regular basis
- Organize media events such as press conferences, talk-shows, interviews of key Project staff and stakeholders on public and private media.
- Supervise the development of printed, multimedia and/or web-based publications (case studies, research reports, project updates, newsletters etc.) and provide quality control in line with the Project corporate identity standards
- Generate specific outputs (deliverables) as determined from time to time in the respective projected work plans for each quarter.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
Key Result Areas:
- Developing and implementation of the CEDP Communication Strategy;
- Assessing information needs of key Stakeholders as well as public relations
- Monitoring and evaluation of Communication Strategy
- Promotion of positive culture and image of the project
- Coordinate preparation of information to update the CEDP Website
- Development of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and multimedia productions for Social Media
- Development of a communication Procurement Plan, Work Plan and Budget
- Any other duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Applicants should possess a honors’ degree from a reputable institution in any of the following areas: Mass Communication, Journalism, Development Communication, and Media Studies.
- Post-graduate qualification in: Mass Communication, Journalism, Development Communication, Strategic communication, Media Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration and Project Management will be an added advantage.
- At least eight (8) years of professional experience in communication at a senior position in a project, public or private organizations, international agencies or other credible/ reputable institutions.
- Experience in communication and media relations, media campaigns and promotional material development
- Experience in using a wide range of communication tools in print, broad casting, electronic and traditional media as well as public relations
- Experience in working with grass roots communities, private sector based marketing and promotions, non-governmental organizations, multilateral and bilateral development agencies and government.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Should be able to work with minimum supervision and deliver under pressure
- Strong ethics, hands on approach
- Attention to detail and excellent follow through
- Self-motivated, Problem solving skills and versatility
- Proven integrity and honesty in handling public resources
How to Apply:
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and Academic Certificates and Transcripts to demonstrate that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services; to be received not later than 1700 hrs on January 13, 2021. Applications addressed as below should be submitted as e-mail attachments to recruitment@cedp.go.ug. The e-mail subject should indicate the Reference Number and Position applied for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The address referred to above is:
The Project Coordinator
Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector Foundation Uganda – Lower Building
Plot 43 Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 7683, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: +256 312 214600
Deadline: 13th January 2021 by 5:00pm
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