Communications Officer DRDIP Project Jobs – Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
Job Title: Communications Officer
Organization: Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
Project Name: Development Response to Displacement Impact Project (DRDIP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager DRDIP
About US:
The Government of Uganda received a loan from the World Bank towards the Development Response to Displacement Impact Project (DRDIP). The Project is intended to improve access to social services, expand economic opportunities and enhance environmental management for host communities in the targeted areas of Uganda; in the districts of Arua, Adjumani, Yumbe, Koboko, Moyo, Lamwo, Hoima, Kamwenge, Isingiro, Kiryadongo and Kyegegwa. The project has components which include (i) Social and Economic Services and Infrastructure;
(ii) Sustainable Environmental Management; (iii) Livelihoods Program; and (iv) Project Management including Monitoring and Evaluation, and Regional and National Institutional Support. DRDIP will be executed under the supervision of Office of the Prime Minister.
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will assist project management and facilitate timely and regular information dissemination and sharing among stakeholders on project implementation issues to ensure effective stakeholder participation, strong management mechanisms and efficient service delivery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Refine/develop and supervise the implementation of the DRDIP Communication Strategy in line with the Project Development Objective;
- Assess information needs of the stakeholders and prepare targeted messages on Project issues
- Work in close coordination with communities being funded under the Project in determining information needs/rights of access to community assets established or support provided to the community.
- Coordinate the development and production of IEC materials in liaison with the various Programme Specialist 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 through songs, drama and theatre.
- Promote a positive culture and image of the Project and market the Project for greater visibility and access of the target population
- Establish and maintain a website for the Project in liaison with the IT Specialist
- 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
- Establish and maintain the Project Resource Centre
- Generate specific outputs (deliverables) as determined from time to time in the respective projected work plans for each quarter.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an honors’ degree in any of the following areas: Mass Communication/ Journalism.
- Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or related field.
- Qualifications or training in public relations would be an added advantage.
- At least eight (8) years of professional experience in Development or Corporate Communications at a senior position in government public or private organizations, international agencies or other relevant reputable development institutions.
Competencies:
- 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
- Experience in working with grass roots communities, non-governmental organizations multilateral bilateral development agencies and government.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Should be able to work with minimum supervision and deliver under pressure
- Exhibit high level of integrity and ethical code of conduct
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications accompanied by the job reference number, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and academic transcripts, three competent referees, one of whom MUST be from your current employer or previous employer (for those temporarily unemployed) plus a passport photo, contact details (mobile number and e-mail), photocopy of the National ID should be addressed,
To:
The Permanent Secretary,
Office of the Prime Minister New Government,
Block Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road,
P.O. Box 341, Kampala
The applications should be delivered at the Human Resource Office 3rd Floor, Office of the Prime Minister
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
Deadline: 30th April 2019 by 5:00pm
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