Fresher Communications Officer Job Opportunity - AFRIpads

Duty Station:  Kampala,

Uganda

AFRIpads

Ltd. is a fast-growing social enterprise in Uganda that manufactures and sells

reusable (washable) cloth sanitary pads as an impactful feminine hygiene

solution for the millions of women and girls in East Africa and beyond. The

company’s mission is to empower women and girls through business, innovation,

and opportunity. Creating social impact is paramount to AFRIpads’ business

objectives. Since its founding, AFRIpads has reached nearly 1 million women and

girls across Africa and beyond with its innovative reusable menstrual kit.

Headquartered in Kampala, Uganda and with a manufacturing facility in Masaka,

AFRIpads currently employs over 150 staff across both locations.

Job Summary: The Communications Officer will act as the voice

of AFRIpads and will strategically grow and amplify the company’s presence

within Africa and worldwide. The Communications Officer will also be

responsible for developing and executing all elements of the company’s

communications strategy. The role allows for considerable scope, creativity and

leadership. The individual will join a dynamic team in Uganda and will have the

opportunity to work at the forefront of social enterprise in Africa by creating

the voice that speaks to customers, entrepreneurs, investors, social impact

experts, and the global community at large. The position comes with a 1-2 year

contract depending on experience, with the opportunity for performance-based

renewal.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manage, professionalize and systematize all
  
  aspects of AFRIpads’ communications; including but not limited to the
  
  company’s website, social media platforms, blog, newsletters, PR/media,
  
  social impact reports, marketing campaigns, and communication tools and
  
  materials


• Develop and implement a multi-faceted
  
  communications strategy for AFRIpads across various platforms that
  
  incorporates cutting-edge multi-media and social media products, services
  
  and platforms


• The incumbent will leverage communications to
  
  uphold and advance AFRIpads’ position as an industry leader in the
  
  menstrual hygiene management space; and to strengthen the company’s
  
  profile, branding and positioning across every level in order to drive
  
  further sales, business development and expansion


• Build and strengthen working relationships
  
  with members of the media and pursue continuously regional and
  
  international opportunities for brand/product exposure and media coverage,
  
  including but not limited to print and digital media, conferences, and
  
  special events


• Develop and oversee production of all
  
  internal and external communication materials (brochures, press releases,
  
  web copy, newsletters, presentations, training materials, employee
  
  communications, etc.)


• Develop measurement tools and KPIs to track
  
  and report progress and gauge success, and use these metrics to support
  
  and refine future communications content and actions


• Support the sales and marketing departments
  
  with all company/brand communications and materials to ensure the look,
  
  tone and feel remain consistent and effective


• Work closely with government, civil society organizations,
  
  private sector and other key stakeholders as the voice behind the AFRIpads
  
  brand to advance and represent the company’s social mission and objectives


• Work closely with the senior management team
  
  to accelerate the company’s mission and objectives to continuously grow
  
  the scope and scale of AFRIpads’ global impact

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  
  degree from a credited university, preferably in communications,
  
  marketing, international relations, entrepreneurship, business or related
  
  fields


• At least two years of professional work
  
  experience in communications, marketing, public relations or a related
  
  field with demonstrated success


• Significant experience in developing and
  
  executing effective communications and marketing strategies, and producing
  
  communication materials for broad and diverse audiences (customers,
  
  investors, NGOs, government, stakeholders)


• Prior experience and demonstrated expertise
  
  managing websites, social media and digital content


• Strong creative skills with ability to
  
  translate ideas and concepts into unique, high-impact communication
  
  content, campaigns, activities, and events


• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Microsoft,
  
  Adobe Suite, and social media platforms


• Mastery of English with perfect command of
  
  the language, both written and oral, with excellent presentation skills


• Proven ability to interact professionally and
  
  with sensitivity amongst culturally diverse staff, customers, and
  
  stakeholders


• A leader who takes initiative and has ability
  
  to work independently and proactively, with excellent time management and
  
  project management skills


• Graphic design and web design skills are an
  
  added advantage


• Previous experience working in or with
  
  low-income countries


• Flexibility with shifting priorities and
  
  competing demands in a fast-paced, challenging work environment


• Show commitment to advancing AFRIpads’
  
  mission and objectives, and a passion for leveraging one’s communications
  
  expertise to advance women’s empowerment and social enterprise

All

suitably qualified candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letter

(statement of interest), contact information, and contact details of three

professional references to the undersigned.  Please send your application to the following

e-mail address: info@afripads.com with the subject line: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Deadline: 11^th March, 2016