Knowledge Management, Communications & External Relations Officer, Jhpiego (G10-USA)

About the Global Health Corps Fellowship: Global Health Corps is a one-year paid fellowship that pairs young professionals with organizations (fellowship placement organizations) that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We believe that great ideas don't change the world, great PEOPLE do! The fellowship begins in July 2015 and extends through August 2016. Fellows engage in professional development training, mentorship and thoughtful community-building, and continue to draw upon their fellowship experience and the GHC alumni network as they build careers of lasting impact.

Applicants can apply for up to 3 different fellowship positions, such as the one described below. To see the full list of fellowship positions, go to:http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/.

Fellows are placed in organizations in pairs – one international fellow and one local fellow from the placement country – creating a fellowship team that is a central part of the fellowship experience.

About the Fellowship Placement Organization:

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems and improving delivery of care.

Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world's most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego has worked off and on in Uganda for nearly 30 years. In 2011, Jhpiego made a strategic decision based on country needs and interests from key stakeholders to establish a country office, with the goal of strengthening Jhpiego's support to Uganda's Ministry of Health. The fellows will actively participate in developing this exciting endeavor.

Fellowship Position Overview: The Knowledge Management, Communication and External Relations fellows will work closely with the Country Director and individual program managers to ensure that the Jhpiego-Uganda program is capturing and communicating program information effectively, using as many means as possible, to a wide range of external audiences in Uganda. The fellows will work with the Country Director to ensure regular and effective interpersonal engagements with key partners and stakeholders; and active external relations efforts that target many different groups, including partners at the community/district levels, decision makers in Kampala, and interested international audiences. Finally, these fellows will work with the Country Director to devise systems by which the external policy and programmatic environment is being monitored, and findings from this "environmental scanning" process are being incorporated into program planning and implementation. As core members of a small team, these fellows will be fully engaged in many aspects of program activity, and will have the opportunity to contribute their ideas on how to improve programs to better respond to the needs and interests of the external environment.

Responsibilities: *
Strategy Development:*

Increasing Program Sharing and Visibility in Uganda:

Contributing to Jhpiego's Global External Relations and Communications Efforts:

Required Skills and Experience:

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Fellows receive the following benefits:

Apply at ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/

Applications will close February 3, 2015.

*We appreciate EARLY APPLICANTS and are able to spend more time with their applications

If you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer to our FAQs page at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/.

Customer Relations Representative
External Job Title Customer Relations Representative
AutoReqId 35682BR
Function Sales
Type of Job Full Time - Exempt
Country Uganda
External Job Description Context/Scope:
EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises five business units: KBL, EAML, CGI,SBL and UBL. UBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. This role is located within the Demand Sales business. The CRR role will be critical to the overall UBL short, medium and long term strategy in developing and driving our trade strategy and operational excellence within retail outlets and distributors. The job holder is expected to have a high ability to build and develop trade relationships with outlet owners and staff / customers with high levels of respect/contact required. The job holder works closely with the AreaSales Manager and Divisional Sales Leader. This position is field based and the job holder is expected to manage outlets achieving Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Pricing and Promotion.
Purpose of Role:
To positively influence sales of UBL brands by regular contact, networking and motivation in allocated retail accounts and to operate a one portfolio UBL brand approach for both beer and spirits.
Top 3-5 Accountabilities
. Performance.
- To deliver NSV for TBA as per the business objectives.
- To deliver Listing of premium brands and innovation brands, rate of Sales driver standards in retail.
- To deliver sales force effectiveness standards in distributor sales crew.
- Beat competition by providing leadership in executing strategy as guided by the business.
-To ensure distributor coverage and call frequency targets are achieved.
. Callage and driving amazing relationships.
- To adhere to set Callage standards and achievement of all intouch KPIs, with minimum approved time out of trade and minimum approved JP variation.
- To understand each element of the outlets and KBL business plans and strategy for their implementation.
- To deliver customer profiles for all accounts handled.
- Monitor, Evaluate and review data integrity and ensure new outlets are captured within intouch
. Optimize RTM in order to deliver and exploit all selling opportunities.
- To support the development of selling skills within external merchandiser sales crews and develop merchandiser crews and retailers staff to achieve QDVPP standards without having to do it yourself.
. Develop brand building activities for the outlet to implement, run retail promotion activities to plan and run KBL promotional activities in outlet, and do M&E for all activities done.
. Ensure full compliance of safety and governance requirements at the work environment.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
. A business related degree or equivalent.
. Commercial experience.
. Ability to build a strong understanding of a range of customers at the outlet level.
. Direct experience of working with customers at the outlet level and a good understanding of how Field Sales operates within the wider Sales organisation.
. Direct experience of the Diageo Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVPPP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
. Exposure to other parts of Sales, in particular Account Management teams and Customer Marketing.
. At least 2 years experience in a similar role.

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EMPLOYERS

e.g.: "Sale Manager", "Web Designer", etc.

e.g.: "Gulu", "Ntinda", "Kisoro, Uganda", etc.

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( Uganda Insurers Association, Uganda)

Uganda Insurers Association is an umbrella body that promotes the development and expansion of sound insurance and reinsurance activities in Uganda.

The Association is looking to recruit a competent person to fill the position of a Public Relations and Advocacy Officer preferably with a minimum of three (03) years experience.

JOB TITLE: Public Relations and Advocacy Officer.

Summary of Duties: Work towards developing and promoting the insurance sector within and outside Uganda.

Key Responsibilities include:

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application with a curriculum vitea, certified copies of academic and relevant certificates plus contact addresses of (03) referees (email including day time telephone number) to:

The Chief Executive Officer Uganda Insurers Association Plot 24A, Acacia Avenue-Kololo P.O. Box 8912, Kampala

Closing date is Monday, July 23rd, 2012 at 5:00pm Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted. Uganda Insurers Association is an equal opportunities employer

EMPLOYERS

e.g.: "Sale Manager", "Web Designer", etc.

e.g.: "Gulu", "Ntinda", "Kisoro, Uganda", etc.

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( MENGO HOSPITAL, Uganda)

•Mengo Hospital, a 300 beds, faith based, NGO, Hearth Cars com­plex, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the job opportunities at the Hospital here below.

Job purpose, sumary:

(a) To head the Customer Care and Public Relations Unit of the Hospital

(b) To project and promote an attractive corporate image of the Hospital

(c) To provide customer care services to Hospital Clients

(d) To establish and maintain a Hospital-wide system and culture of good customer care and good public relations

(e) To establish and maintain a pro-active and preventive system, that will detect, receive, investigate and promptly respond to Customer/Public complaints, as well as monitor Customer/Public

Satisfaction and dissatisfaction

Application procedure:

Interested persons should submit their applications attached with a

CV: copies of academic training certificates. Indicating current

Salary three Referees 3 reliable telephone contacts

addressed to:

Human Resource Manager

Mengo Hospital,

P.O. Box 716), KAMPALA, Closing date: 23rd April 2012

For further details, visit our website www.mengohospital.org Tel: 0414 • 270222/3; medicaldirecto@mengohospitai.org

Job Title: Public Relations Assistant

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)    FULL TIME
About this Job:    

THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (TASO UGANDA)
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease, requires the
services of dedicated, competent, innovative and results oriented personnel to fill in the following positions.

6. Job Title : Public Relations Assistant (2)
Department Location : Service Centre
Reporting to : Centre Manager
Responsible for: None
Main Purpose of the Job:
To take charge of the Public Relations and Advocacy functions at the Service Centre and promote and protect TASO’s public image at the Centre level.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks;
• Develop and implement public relations strategies and plans.
• Develop, manage and disseminate public relations materials.
• Take lead in receiving and attending to visitors to the centre.
• Make arrangements for potential visitors.
• Keep an updated record of visitors by updating the visitor’s information system.
• • Monitor the media and public opinion to ensure projection and protection of TASO’s image.
• Contribute to the Centre advocacy work.
• Manage events at the Centre
• Take photos of clients and process their identity cards
• Coordinate internship-activities at the Centre
Requirement:    

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – Public Relations Assistant Academic Qualifications
1st Degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Social Work and Social Administration, or Mass Communication
Additional Qualifications
Training in Public Relations and Advocacy
Minimum Experience and Exposure
2 years in public relations work
Special Knowledge
Key facts about HIV/AIDS, Trends and developments in HIV/ AIDS Care, TASO’s mandate, programmes and activities, The activities of other AIDS Support organizations in Uganda, TASO’s Key Supporters and their roles.

How to apply:    

Only qualified candidates that meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. Please firmly staple your papers together and specify the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope. TASO offers a competitive package for all the positions.
Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted. CLOSING DATE: 12th June 2012.
Please forward your applications to:
The Human Resource & Administration Director
P.O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA
“OR hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital”.

Deadline: 12th June 2012

Reproductive health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation. RHU seeks to recruit highly skilled, experienced and motivated persons to fill the following positions  -Communication and Public Relations Coordinator (1 Post)

Duty Station: RHU Head Office, Kampala

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Role:

Knowledge, skills and temperament:

Training and Experience:

How to apply:

Submit by post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers) to:

The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746, Kampala Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Closing Date: 6th April, 2012. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

NB: For all positions female applicants are encouraged to apply

ICPAU is a professional accountancy body established by The Accountants Act, Cap 266. Its main functions are to regulate and maintain the Standard of Accountancy in Uganda; and to prescribe or regulate the conduct of accountants in Uganda.

The Institute seeks to recruit dynamic, visionary, courteous, self motivated, energetic and committed professionals of high integrity who can bring expertise in their fields.

The ideal candidates should:

• Have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written).

• Have excellent communication and computer skills.

• Have strong leadership and interpersonal skills; and resourceful team builders/players.

• Have analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Be creative, innovative and sensitive to quality

RELATIONS OFFICER (1 vacancy) - Ref: GR03/03/12

Reports to: Senior Relations Officer Major Responsibilities:

•  To assist in the promotion the Institute’s image.

•  To participate in the enrolment drives for students and members.

•  To assist in the production of promotional materials for the Institute.

•  To assist in the promotion and creation of partnerships for the Institute and the profession.

•  To assist in the promotion of the Institute’s programmes and activities

•  To assist in promoting the use of ICT in reaching the Institute’s stakeholders.

•  To assist in the coordination and organisation of meetings.

•  To participate in the preparation of the Institute’s plans.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should write to the address below describing how they qualify for the position by MONDAY, 16 APRIL 2012, quoting the Job Reference Number provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Your application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references including at least two from previous employers, and functioning telephone numbers/e-mail addresses. Send your application with all the necessary documents in a sealed envelope quoting the job reference number on the envelope to the address below: Secretary, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda, 42 Bukoto Street, Kololo, P. 0. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda, Website: www.icpau.co.ug

Reproductive health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation. RHU seeks to recruit highly skilled, experienced and motivated persons.

Reports to: Executive Director 

Job Role:
Initiate/review and implement Communication and Public Relations strategies and activities that enhance RHU institutional visibility, image and increased access to reproductive health & rights services Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, develop and implement PR strategies that enhance utilization of sexual and reproductive health services, and portray a positive image of the organization.

2. Raise staff, government & service organizations awareness on sexual reproductive health and reproductive rights issues for purposes of according them priority in planning and resource allocation.

3. Provide support to officers and staff to document, report, and share RHU and partner best practices: writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports; preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;

4. Undertake operations research regarding Sexual Reproductive Health and reproductive rights issues

5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of RHU Advocacy, IEC and Public Relations strategies and related activities.

6. Document and share information regarding RHU activities & salient events in the print and electronic media

7. Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

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Qualifications and experience

To Apply;

Three sets of hand written application with detailed CV?s and photocopies of Academic Certificates ,Testimonials , Transcripts or result slips 3most recent and clear passport size photographs , names and addresses of referees. A letter of recommendation from the employer telephone contacts and email address . a letter recommendation from employer and referees too
Should be submitted in a sealed envelope. The job reference and ref should be clearly written on top of the envelop

Applications should be addressed to:

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MAIN TASK:
Reporting to the Communication and Public Relations Executive, the job holder will be charged with the day to day handling of Public Relations and Community related issues that require a communication intervention at REA.

The position entails enhancing the visibility of the Agency, build and maintain a positive relationship with the various publics (Government, Development Partners, Investors, beneficiary communities and the general public), through appropriate publicity and marketing of the institutional products and services to communities in rural Uganda and to liaise with other relevant stakeholders at a national and local level. The job holder will be a key player in promoting REA's corporate image and building and maintaining positive relationships with the public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The person selected for this position will be responsible for the following duties;
a) Implement awareness campaigns geared towards promotion of rural electrification,
b) Foster community relations through the provision of appropriate information, mobilize and sensitize them on procedures of getting electricity, productive use of energy including issues of health and safety,
c) Ensuring all responses on community schemes are correctly done and files kept up-to-date,
d) Plan and implement media and publicity programmes,
e) Handle media enquiries and media monitoring on all media outlets
f) Handle client enquiries and offer appropriate feedback in consultation with the head of the unit,
(g) Produce and disseminate the Agency publications (Annual reports, newsletters and brochures) including speeches,
h) Organising Corporate events including workshops, field visits and team building events,
( i) Work with other departments and units on issues pertaining to communications and Public Relations,
j) Update content on the website in collaboration with the IT Specialist,
k) Undertake any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Education:
a) Candidate must possess a minimum of a good Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or Public Relations, OR
b) A good Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Linguistics and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Public Relations or Journalism from a reputable Institution.
Key Competencies:
a) Persuasive written and verbal communication
b) Good media relations and events management skills
c) Excellent command of the English language. Knowledge of other languages spoken in Uganda will be an added advantage
d) Self motivated, creative, team player with a passion for excellence and quality and a demonstration of analytical thinking
e) Strong inter-personal and organizational skills
f) Knowledge of the industry
g) Skills in community mobilization, conflict management and negotiation
h) Familiarity with web content management tools and other social media including other computer skills like Publisher and Presentation Packages
i) Proven ability to deal effectively and professionally with a full range of internal and external audiences including the media, local and international visitors and members of public,
j) Basic knowledge in environment issues including way leaves and compensation management will be an added advantage
k) Ability to work under minimum supervision outside normal working hours so as to beat deadlines.

Minimum experience:

Not less than 5 years experience in a communication and public relations function acquired from a reputable organization.

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Job ID 21714-I
Division Marketing
Job Location Palo Alto (Corp)
City
State
Country USA
Job Status Intern
Job Category New College Graduate/Intern

VMware (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in cloud infrastructure, delivers customer-proven virtualization solutions that significantly reduce IT complexity. VMware accelerates an organization’s transition to cloud computing, while preserving existing IT investments and enabling more efficient, agile service delivery without compromising control. Organizations rely on VMware, its partners and its industry-leading virtual infrastructure platform, VMware vSphere, to energize their business through IT, while saving energy—financial, human and the Earth’s. With 2009 revenues of $2 billion, VMware has more than 190,000 customers and 25,000 partners worldwide. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of excellence provide our 8,200+ employees in 40+ locations worldwide with a platform for professional growth and the excitement of being an early-stage innovator.

About Global Communications Department:
The Global Communications group sets strategy and works with employees throughout the world to execute an integrated marketing plan across all marketing channels and geographies to support marketing strategy and direction for specific VMware solutions. We work extensively with sales, product management and product marketing as well as outside agencies in order to execute integrated marketing campaigns and programs that include online, print, email, direct mail, webinars, seminars, tradeshows and executive marketing sessions.

The person in this role will:
• Learn how to write and edit compelling press releases
• Learn about press relations for software/products
• Learn about technology industry analyst relations
• Learn how to plan for a global user conference
• Learn how to work with media to produce positive articles for use in the field
• Measure and assess media coverage
• Assist in managing press release pipeline and calendar

Responsibilities:
• Draft press releases
• Coordinate with social media team on blogs, Facebook and Twitter updates
• Work with the analyst relations team to review analyst reports to pull relevant content for presentations and press releases
• Assist in planning and preparation for media and analyst activities at major VMware events (VMworld, VMware Partner Exchange)
• Create coverage reports, learning to analyze tone and messaging according to set metrics

Requirements:
• BA/BS candidates from a leading educational institution
• Strong communication, writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to multitask and quickly respond to requests
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-pa

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W2 ONLY. Must meet I-9 Requirements. NO relocation pay.
Successful candidate will not only have what the required skills, but also need to pass a criminal history background check, employment verification, and education verification.

Award-winning PR firm looking for results-driven, creative public relations professionals with a passion for technology. CLIENT work with some of the most creative companies in the industry in social gaming, video, security, IT services and other markets.
Must be a self-starter with ability to multi-task on a variety of clients. Knowledge of traditional and new media communications tools, such as blogging, video, Twitter, podcasts etc., is desired. Must have a passion for technology, client and media relations as well as a positive team player in a highly collaborative environment.

Requirements:
- A degree in public relations, journalism or other communications field is required
- Required 2-3 years agency experience in a tech agency and prior internship experience is a plus
-Degree in public relations, journalism or communications
- Media relations and social media skills are critical
Required - writing samples, best pitch and salary history.

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