Information Communication Officer Job Placement – Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
Job Title: Information Communication Officer
Organization: Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About US:
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is a strategic institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for coordinating the development of human resources and research in the region. IUCEA is charged with a number of responsibilities among them being to coordinate academic and research activities jointly undertaken by Partner states and member university institutions. The main objectives of IUCEA are to (i) facilitate networking among universities in East Africa, and with universities outside the region; (ii) provide a forum for discussion on a wide range of academic and other matters relating to higher education in East Africa; and (iii) facilitate maintenance of internationally comparable education standards in East Africa so as to promote the region’s global competitiveness in higher education.
Job Summary: The Information Communication Officer will be responsible for communication and dissemination of project information including EASTRIP website management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure wide publicity of the project in all areas of significance in line with budgets and annual work-plans approved by the PIU and the World Bank;
- Manage the communication channels including media and any stakeholders in relation to the project brand for the component of IUCEA;
- Appropriate dissemination of information related to the success stories of the project and ensure appropriate packaging to attract the required stakeholder;
- Help in development and improvement of the website of the Project with events (upcoming and completed), activities and major related partnerships at the different RFTIs;
- Develop and update the EASTRIP Communication Strategy of the RFU with the communications plan for the project that covers all activities that are to be covered in the project;
- Ensures development, operationalization and maintenance of an on-line website and portal for the EASTRIP Project, with frequent regular updates on key elements like events, partnerships etc..;
- Manage the social media platforms for the project and making the responses accordingly;
- Publish and disseminate/communicate evaluation information on success of RFTIs;
- Coordinate different communication staff of the respective Implementing Agencies on capacity building to have project information well disseminated for advocacy to different stakeholders and
- Undertakes any other functions related to the successful implementation of the project as may be instructed by the Project Coordinator.
Key Performance Indicators
- EASTRIP website well managed and maintained
- Communication materials developed and disseminated in a timely manner for the respective events
- Database on project/ activities, reports and outputs maintained
- Updating of the Communication strategy and work-plans
- Appropriate project materials uploaded and edited on the website continually
- Project Social media platforms continually updated with timely responses to the public.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Mass Communication or related degree.
- Postgraduate training in ICT is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years’ of relevant experience at the national or international level in management and dissemination of communication or advocacy. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems and social media communication in an academic or research institution preferably.
- Good website management skills
- Experience in project and information management
- Conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their following application letters should be accompanied with the following:
- Certified copies of the applicants degree awards
- Up to date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Addresses of three referees, one of which should be the current immediate supervisor
- Proof of nationality such as National ID or Biodata page of the passport.
Applications should be marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ………..Title of Position….” in hard copy (by hand or courier) addressed to:
The Executive Secretary,
Inter-University Council for East Africa
Plot M833, Kigobe Road
Kampala, Kyambogo
P.O. Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: recruit@iucea.org
Deadline: 15th May 2019
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