Job Title
: Documentationand Communications Officer
Employer: SEATINI-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 25th April 2014
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Publish
SEATINI Newsletters and other
publications through the print
and SEATINI website.
• Develop
guidelines and standards for information
management and for the website.
• Offer
editorial Services to SEATINI staff on publications or information materials that t
hey are working on.
• Develop
work plans and budgets for the
Documentation and Communication unit; submit them to the programme coordinator
for approval.
• Update
the SAETINI website with current information focusing on the ongoing activities
of the organization and news related campaign events, public policy debates
etc.
• Work
closely with other information centers for information sharing and development
in line with strategic objectives.
• Take
lead in the documentation of results, lessons and impact from SEATINI
activities.
• Organise
and management SEATINI information centre and publications in a very professional way that allow easy
and convenient access to staff, SEATINI partners and authorized researchers.
• Keep
staff informed on the available resource materials especially those that are relevant to their work and research.
• Collect, compile and update
information needs of the organization.
• Identify
information bodies for collaboration.
• Facilitate
and monitor the design and production of SEATINI publications and materials
such as research products, best practices, brochures, newsletters, annual
reports etc.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The
ideal candidate should possess a good bachelors Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism.
• Excellent
computer literacy skills especially in web designing and database
management are an added advantage.
• Specialized
training in research design, data
analysis and report writing.
• Excellent
interpersonal and leadership skills
with commitment to SEATINI values and working styles.
• Good
networking, facilitation and co-ordination skills.
• Good
skills in presentation, public
speaking, documentation and information
management.
• Strong
grasp of trade and trade related issues including trade negotiations and
advocacy in regional integration, trade policies and their implications to the
local economy and people’s livelihoods.
• Past
experience in Communications and Documentation.
• Excellent
writing skills, including
experience in generation of funding proposals, reports, and other informational
documents.
• Possess
the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Excellent
motivation skills.
• Willingness
to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Personal
integrity.
How to Apply:
If you desire to join SEATINI, please send your typed applications with full
curriculum vitae, names of three referees with copies of
Academic/professional/experience certificates should be addressed and sent to:
The Country Director,
Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute
(SEATINI Uganda)
P.O. Box 3138, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: seatini@infocom.co.ug, Please copy kwebazaemilly@yahoo.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

