Aga Khan Foundation (AKF),Communications Officer Jobs in Uganda

Job details:
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, international
development agency of the Aga Khan Development -Network promoting creative and
effective solutions to selected problems that impede social and economic
development in parts of Africa and Asia. in Uganda, AkF’ is managing a robust
and expanding portfolio of multi—sectorial initiatives that includes programmes
in education. early childhood development, sustainable economic development and
Civil society strengthening. AKF is looking for well—qualified professionals to
fill the following positions based in Koboko, West Nile:

Communications Officer, Youth Social and Economic
Empowerment through Civil Society and Local Authorities
(Youth SEECs)

Are you a savvy story teller with a passion for philanthropy? AKF is looking
for a dynamic communications officer. Under the guidance of the Regional
Communications Manager, the incumbent assumes primary responsibility for
planning, developing, and implementing communication strategies; ‘Promoting
Youth Social and Economic Empowerment through Civil Society and Local
Authorities (Youth SEECs)’ project. The incumbent will also be responsible for
developing and maintaining partnerships with other relevant organisations,
media outlets. government and other AKDN agencies. The Communications Officer
will work closely with all AKF programme officers and maintain close
interaction with the Policy and Partnerships Manager and Country Office staff.

Key responsibilities

• Lead
  in project communications for awareness and influence by ensuring that
  relevant project communications materials such as brochures, learning
  briefs, success and. human interest stories, factsheets, and info graphics
  are developed and disseminated on time to the target audiences through
  relevant channels.
• Develop
  and maintain relationships with media outlets (print, electronic and
  web-based), including drafting press releases and organising media events,
  in Uganda to increase coverage of educational and youth empowerment
  issues.
• Coordinate
  and monitor internal communications via a monthly newsletter and yearly
  internal communications audits.
• Develop
  content for AKF East Africa (EA)’s platforms including the intranet,
  social media, and website.
• Contribute
  to the finalisation and production of high-quality project proposals,
  donor reports, media supplements, documentaries, audio clips, pictures,
  and other audio-visual communication materials.
• Facilitate
  donor and partnership visits by developing visit schedules/brochures,
  profiles, background materials, briefs and information kits. ‘
• Organize
  special events and campaigns to promote strategic educational and youth
  empowerment activities.
• Monitor,
  evaluate and document the impact of communication initiatives and
  materials on AKF(EA)’s reputation and reach.

• Minimum
  Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, public
  relations or relevant field.
• Minimum
  3 years’ experience in producing a wide range of strategic communications
  materials with a reputable international NGO or in the corporate sector.
• Exceptional
  English communications skills with the ability to produce high-quality
  reports, publications, presentations, documentaries and other
  communications materials.
• Knowledge
  of Languages spoken in Koboko is a plus.
• Experience
  
• ‘mentoring
  T arid’ training staff in communications.
• Advanced
  working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher).
  Candidates with basic design and layout skills and adept in using Adobe
  Photoshop and PageMaker will have an added advantage.
• Desirable:
  Experience carrying out surveys, focus groups, and market research.