Mass Media Manager NGO Job Careers – Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Organization: Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director of Programs
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 Mass Media Manager will be required to provide oversight to the implementation of organization’s mass media activities in line with STF’s advocacy strategy and communication plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate STF mass media work in collaboration with partners and stakeholders
- Technically support the development of information, education and communication materials for use on various media platforms.
- Work with department heads to generate content for internal communication materials such as the STF newsletters
- Undertake quality assurance on STF communication materials such as publications, scripts and audio recordings
- To ensure functionality and effective maintenance of mass media equipment.
- Support budget development and monitoring for mass media activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Straight Talk Foundation (STF) Mass Media Manager job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies or a relevant field. Graduate or postgraduate training in Mass Communication, Journalism , Project Planning or related field is an added advantage.
- Five years relevant working experience with at least 3 years at a busy print media house.
- Demonstrable financial, planning and budget management skills. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
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