Head of Communications Job Placement – Finding XY
Job Title: Head of Communications
Organisation: Finding XY
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Managing Director
About US:
Finding XY is a nonprofit management and advisory company providing management, investment, and project execution. We partner with clients from the public, nonprofit sectors, private and international organizations in all sectors across all regions to address the most critical challenges to transform local markets and enterprises.
Job Summary: The Head of Communications is responsible for creating and implementing strategies to further our brand. They are expected to develop and implement plans that promote the company’s brand, interact with the public and establish productive relationships with key stakeholders and policy makers. The officer will lead our communications, implement marketing strategies for our programs, build partnerships and lead our fundraising strategies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Communications and Marketing
- Design the company’s communication materials using computer software programs while creating or incorporating illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications.
- Design, upload & manage content on the social media platforms including the website.
- Regularly broadcast sector opportunities to the portfolio of businesses, stakeholders and partners.
- Engage media houses to ensure visibility of the company and company projects.
- Source for participants for organized trainings, conferences and other forms of meetings.
- Advise portfolio companies and partners on their communication and public relations strategies.
- Writing the company’s weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual bulletins or updates.
- Coordinating videography and photography activities.
- Commissioning market research.
Strategy and Partnerships
- Developing a communications strategy for the company and its subsidiaries.
- Engaging with media companies to explore partnerships for our programs
- Taking lead on all communications across our projects and subsidiary entities.
- Participate in writing proposals to potential investors and partners.
- Promote the company’s programs across different platforms and events.
- Sourcing and managing speaking and engagement opportunities for the Managing Director.
- Fostering community relations through events such as open days and involvement in community initiatives.
- Managing the PR aspect of any potential crisis involving the company.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold an advanced or bachelor’s degree in public relations or communications.
- Minimum of 5 years’ in a similar role with either a media company, marketing agency, banking industry or investment fund.
- Certificate in Graphics Designing.
How to Apply:
Send your Curriculum Vitae (*indicate two (2) professional references), Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts to info@findingxy.com.
Deadline: 15th December 2020
NB: Finding XY is an equal opportunity employer. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply. For more information about Finding XY, visit our website on www.findingxy.com or call us on 0759-681-506.