Fresher Communications Assistant, SRHR Alliance NGO Jobs – Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Job Title: Communications Assistant, SRHR Alliance
Organization: Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Straight Talk Foundation (STF) is a health communications National Non Governmental Organisation that was founded in 1993. For the past 25 years it has been the leading provider of various social and behavior change communication programs to various stakeholders in Uganda. The organization has immense experience in the use of modern communication program approaches in addressing diverse health and development issues. STF implements activities through print, radio and face to face communication. Its programs and interventions target young people as its primary audience, while parents and teachers are its secondary audience. STF utilises highly effective behaviour change communication models and combines mass media and face to face community outreach and mobilization programs.
Job Summary: The Communications Assistant, SRHR Alliance will be responsible for providing communication support to the SRHR Alliance Secretariat by ensuring functional online and mass media platforms for the alliance including website, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram among others. The job holder will keep the alliance online platforms are up-to-date and engaging different stakeholders and creating visibility world over.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing engaging, creative, and innovative content for regular scheduled posts, which enlighten audiences and promote brand- focused messages for SRHR Alliance website and social media platforms.
- Monitoring, listening and responding to users and reviews on the SRHR Alliance website and social media platforms.
- Carry-out online SRHR advocacy and campaigns activities through the website and social media platforms.
- Coordinate with the social media team members and other content creators for the SRHR alliance Uganda.
- Where need arises^ carry-out live updating of some of the Alliance website and social media platforms
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Straight Talk Foundation (STF) Communications Assistant, SRHR Alliance job placement must hold a diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, ICT, Development Studies or Social Sciences from a recognized institution. A Bachelors’ Degree in Mass Communication or related field will be an added advantage.
- Two years of experience of working in the field of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights or health communication.
- Experience of working on the related online or social media communication roles is a MUST
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of online or social media platforms, and how each platform can be deployed in different circumstances.
- Excellent writing skills and very good command of the English language.
- Blogging knowledge and experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written, audio and video format.
- Photography skills.
- Online advocacy skills and experience.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to apply online with a copy of updated CV and a cover letter (attached as one document) indicating three professional referees addressed to;
Human Resource & Administration Manager,
Straight Talk Foundation
Plot 4, Acacia Avenue, Kololo,
P.O Box 22366, Kampala. Uganda
Email to: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line.
Deadline: 1st March 2019
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