Right To Play,Africa Communications Officer jobs in Uganda

an 20 countries each week.
Founded in 2000 by social entrepreneur and four-time Olympic gold medalist
Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has
national fundraising offices in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway,
Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Regional offices are in
Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Our programs are facilitated by more than
600 international staff and 14,400 local volunteer Coaches.

1. Develop
   and implement annual Africa Communications plans, in line with the
   organization’s global plan, that are designed to maximize program impact,
   brand awareness, and fundraising goals.
2. Develop
   and implement a crisis/issues management communication plan, in line with
   Right To Play International (RTPI), designed to manage issues and crises
   with minimal brand risk.
3. Ensure
   that communication plans are in-line with all project grant agreements and
   reports.
4. Implement
   communications deliverables as required by project grant agreements and
   reports.

1. Establish,
   develop and maintain relationships with international, regional, and
   country based media, and conduct appropriate media pitching/liaising;
   including writing media releases, media advisories, and reactive/proactive
   statements.
2. Serve
   as spokesperson in Africa for Right To Play when delegated to do so by the
   Vice President, Africa Programs or the Africa General Manager.
3. Build
   capacity of spokespeople in the Region to communicate accurately and effectively
   about Right To Play and its programs – including Country Managers, Project
   Managers, Project Officers, and Coaches.
4. Closely
   monitor, track and analyze media coverage for Right To Play and Sport for
   Development in the Region.
5. Partner
   with media agencies and local opinion leaders to build their understanding
   and expertise in leveraging popularity of sport and play based learning.

1. Develop
   an Africa -wide system to produce program success stories, quotes and
   photographs that are shared with RTPI on a monthly basis for
   communications and fundraising purposes.
2. Take
   photographs and write human interest stories, and gather quotes by
   interviewing staff, children, Coaches and families who benefit from Right
   To Play’s work and share with RTPI for use in all communications and
   fundraising materials.
3. Provide
   training and build capacity designated at Africa Office and Country staff,
   to deliver usable materials and information to meet RTPI and Africa needs.
4. Establish
   and develop portfolio of freelancers that can be used for in-region
   photography and videography. Facilitate hiring of in-region photographers
   and freelancers as needed
5. Job
   Responsibility #4: Internal Communications across
   the Organization (30%)
1. Act
   as a link between the Africa Office and RTPI to promote a two-way
   communication and
   accountability.
2. Work
   with RTPI to ensure that all Right To Play products, communications, and
   actions in the
   Region follow brand guidelines.
3. Oversee
   and approve all merchandise/print orders in the Region before being
   printed; including
   but not limited to t-shirts, signs, etc.
4. Accompany
   and support high-profile visitors to the Region, while developing and
   implementing
   media strategies for their visit; including preparing background
   materials, relevant packages, and
   team briefings.
5. Act
   as a “point person” on the playspace intranet and liaise with RTPI and
   Africa staff on all
   content.

• At
  least seven to ten years of relevant employment experience, preferably in
  the region.
• Demonstrable
  experience in developing communication, and media plans and materials.
• Excellent
  command of written and spoken English, and French
• Comprehensive
  computer skills; fully conversant with Microsoft Office software and at least
  one publishing software.
• Excellent
  written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate to a
  variety of audiences, including the media, the public, government
  officials, NGOs, Right To Play’s affiliates, and others.
• Good
  knowledge of the NGO, media, and political environment in the region.
• Experience
  in media relations.
• Experience
  in managing supplier relationships.
• Editing/proofreading.
• Strong
  people and facilitation skills.
• Creative
  and able to work well under pressure.
• Ability
  to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrable
  experience in policy/ networking, and poverty reduction strategies and a
  commitment to gender equity.
• An
  interest in human rights and social change issues.
• Experience
  social media strategy and execution.
• Experience
  with photography, and videography.
• Fluency
  in Portuguese language

• A
  team player who works well in a multi-cultural environment communicates
  readily and shares learning with colleagues, partners, beneficiaries and
  officials.
• An
  outgoing person who is skilled at building and maintaining relationships.
• A
  sound commitment to development issues and an ability and aptitude to
  learn quickly.
• Prepared
  to undertake extensive travel in the region and sometimes at short notice.
• Confidence
  to work alone but to judge when help is needed or there is an opportunity
  to share learning.
• Able
  to work in a busy environment and under intense pressure.
• Able
  to manage heavy workload reporting to multiple audiences.
• Familiarity
  and interest in sports and Sport for Development, and Play Based Learning