Organization: Catholic
Relief Services (CRS)
Funding Source: U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID)
Project Name: Sustainable
Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Party
OVC
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-profit
organization whose commitment is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas set
out by the Bishops of the United States. Our Catholic identity is at the heart
of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as
partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and
our commitment to serving those in need.
CRS will be implementing a “Sustainable Outcomes for Children and
Youth in Central and Western Uganda” project over the next five years. The
Project will improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial
wellbeing of vulnerable populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and
neglect to a minimum of 625,000 children and 101,500 households in 17 districts
in central and western Uganda. The consortium partners include Action for
Community Development (ACODEV), African Network for Prevention and Protection
against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), TPO Uganda, and Futures Group. There
will be three project offices: Kampala, Kasese, and Mbarara. Approximately, 30
staff will support this project of $38.5 million through USAID funding.
Job Summary: The CRS Communications Specialist will be
tasked to develop the communication strategies of the project and execute them.
The incumbent will assist and support the OVC programme with all communication
needs.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Ensure ongoing review of OVC project’s
communications strategy and develop and implement OVC’s overall
Communication strategy in close consultation with Senior Management. - Develop and improve internal communication
mechanisms, e.g. monthly updates, reporting. - Quickly respond and support OVC management
team and field offices in regard to program communication and information
requests. - Actively communicate with beneficiaries
(e.g. though newsletters and regular visits to implementing partners. - Communicate with current donors and
members (through regular updates and provide with advocacy material when
needed). - Write reports and. prepare documentation
that is accessible and user- friendly (in English; support translation
into local languages or vice versa). Specifically, facilitate the
production of OVC’s Reports, OVC’s Information Brochure and OVC’s Website. - Take lead in developing creative ways to
document OVC’s work progress (e.g. through photos/art/ case stories). - Ensure that OVC’s publications and
audiovisuals are of high quality and are disseminated appropriately. - Write external and internal reports and
funding proposals. - Share and explore communication processes,
good practices within OVC with local partners and other INGOs working in the
field. - Carry out media advocacy where
appropriate. - Render support in capacity building on
communication and advocacy for staff and partner organizations. - Actively contribute towards developing an
effective country team and friendly environment.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations,
preferred. - Four or more years’ experience in broadly
related fields managing development, public sector and/or private sector
communication – public relations. - Excellent spoken and written English:
general ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in
written and oral form. - Working knowledge of current theories and
practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role
of mass media (marketing plan design, media work, project writing and report writing skills, story writing
skills, copy-editing, digital photos/video footage) - Detailed knowledge of how to present
information to different audiences including from general public, media,
donors, international audiences to high level decision-makers ( both
National and international). - Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
to think and plan strategically. Skills and experience in communication
programmes, monitoring, review and evaluation. - Demonstrated skill in programme
communication, development of Information, Education and Communication
material, documentation and publication (including web-based
documentation) - Possess the ability to produce analytical
and well-presented reports and publications. - Should be a person who can work closely in
a team, is patient, adaptable, flexible, and able to improvise and work in
an atmosphere that can be stressful. - Extremely flexible, and have the ability
to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, operate within budgets and
to solve problems. - Must be a self-starter, highly organized,
and able to work well with colleagues at all levels in the organization. - Ability to maintain performance
expectations and strong working relationships in diverse cultural
contexts, psychologically & physically extreme stressful environments - Past experience with and enthusiasm for on
the job training. - Working knowledge of computer systems and
applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) required; interactive
digital media and web-based design (web base programmes, Photoshop)
specifically desired.
All CRS staff should possess the following values: Serves with Integrity,
Models Stewardship, Cultivates Constructive Relationships and Promotes
Learning - Ability to travel within rural Uganda.
All applicants who so wish to join the USAID project should send a
cover letter, updated CV and three work references (names and contact
information only) to ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com
NB: Only selected
candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted.
Deadline: Wednesday, 6th
May, 2015.
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