Chemonics International Inc Communication Director Job Vacancy in Uganda

especially female youth squarely in the agriculture sector as leaders, farmers,
entrepreneurs, and employees. The purpose of this flagship activity is to
increase economic opportunities for approximately 350,000 Ugandan female and
male youth ages 10 to 35 in agriculture-related fields, in order to increase
their incomes and build their entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce
readiness skills. Chemonics International seeks to recruit dynamic, inspired
and innovative individuals that are committed to making a difference in the
lives of others.

• Prepare
  weekly, quarterly and annual reports to USAID ensuring that all produced
  deliverables and technical reports comply with USAID and Feed the Future
  branding guidelines.
• Provide
  guidance on the content, format, and deadlines for expected inputs from
  YLA colleagues. Consolidate, verify, edit, and format information prior to
  submission;
• Develop
  press releases, feature articles, success stories, presentation materials
  and any other required communications materials in consultation with YLA
  technical staff;
• Serve
  as editor-in-chief for all YLA contract deliverables, and ensure their
  timely submission to and acknowledged receipt from USAID;
• Train
  and manage YLA’s communications staff in the development of appropriate
  content for reports, press releases, and any other activity communications
  materials as required;
• Support
  USAID’s Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) agenda by promoting
  the capture and sharing of lessons learned, new innovations and best
  practices and participating in periodic meetings with Feed the Future,
  other donors and government partners;
• Oversee
  press coverage of Activity events and direct media relations as required;
  Perform any other communications tasks related to the objectives of the
  Activity as assigned by the Chief of Party.

• Bachelor’s
  Degree
• At
  least 5 years’ experience in a Communications role
• Excellent
  working capabilities with MS Office
• Good
  interpersonal skills, honesty, and commitment to excellence.
• Ability
  to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with
  Activity staff, USAID Mission personnel and the general development and
  business community
• Experience
  with USAID and working in a multi-cultural environment is preferred
• Strong
  organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail
• Ability
  to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates
  leadership, versatility, and integrity