Organisation: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international African humanitarian and
development organization that positively contributes towards improving the
living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and
conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health,
Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection programs
in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
HIJRA
with funding from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a multi-Sectoral Program
for refugees Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro District) and transit centers in
Kisoro and Bundibugyo districts.
Job Summary: The Communication and Liaison Assistant Officer
will be leading on communications as well as responding to comments and queries
from the public.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation of HIJRA
communications strategy to promote and publicize the knowledge gathered by
the program. - Draft and produce regular editorial support
to the development of articles, blogs, reports, technical briefs,
newsletters, and other publications. - Write communications pieces (success stories,
articles, blog posts, etc.) and create project presentations. - Take lead in event design, organization, and
facilitation. - Research and identify opportunities for the
project to employ new media formats and dissemination channels (podcasts,
blogging, webcasts, etc.). - Ensure information on the website is accurate
and up to date, and supports the work of the organization - Use social media applications creatively,
including managing the organization’s Facebook, Twitter and blog activity - Produce publicity and promotional materials
for events and engagement activities and other external publications - Attend meetings and events when needed
- Work closely with HIJRA headquarters over
communications and promotional activities - Address enquiries, ensuring that an appropriate
response is given within the expected timeframe - Record the details of enquiries, including
follow-up provided - Keep up to date with developments in policy
and social issues, locally and nationally - Adhere to HIJRA Policies and Procedures at
all time and carry out all duties with full regard to confidentiality - Attend and contribute to staff meetings and
others, as required - Perform any other reasonable duties that
might be requested from time-to-time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for this vacancy should
preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in public relation, international
development, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field. - A minimum of two years of relevant experience
with 1 years’ experience working directly in communications. - Working knowledge of principles, theories and
methods of communications, public relations, and journalism. - The incumbent should be a creative thinker
with social media experience and excellent people skills to join our media
team. - Articulate and professional in public
speaking situations - Demonstrated research, writing and editing
experience for both print and web. - Proficiency with website content management
and the use of social media required. - Familiarity with graphic design, printing and
publishing processes required. - Broad knowledge and understanding of evolving
communications technologies and measurements of communications
effectiveness; - Prior exposure and experience with issue
management and public advocacy; - Initiative to solve problems with energy and
a positive attitude; - Ability to translate and convey
sophisticated, sometimes sensitive, information to target audiences; - Ability to translate complex, strategic
content into engaging, easy-to-understand messages that create commitment
to the organization and its goals; - Experience with best communication practices
with Social Media and new technologies; - Experience with multi-media (audio, video,
publications, computer based vehicles etc) and understanding of
SharePoint, InfoPath, digital signage and other internal communications
vehicles as plus;; - Excellent written and verbal communication in
English - Computer literacy i.e. Advanced proficiency
with Microsoft Windows software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook applications - Ability to think creative and develop new
approaches - Self-motivated with a flexible approach
- Understanding of humanitarian and refugees
issues - Willingness to travel to field operations
All
qualified Ugandan nationals are encouraged to send an application plus updated
CV to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke with
Communication and Liaison Assistant Officer REF: HR014/UG in the subject line
of the email.
Deadline: 24th January 2016
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