
Sasakawa Africa Association Uganda (SAA)
Sasakawa Africa Association Uganda (SAA)
Job Description
Job Category:
communications-public-relations-jobs-in-uganda-12
Job Location:
Kampala
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree
Job Details
Sasakawa Africa Association Uganda (SAA) is looking for a dynamic, proactive Communications Officer who can work independently while also working as part of a team to deliver high-quality results to enhance SAA’s work and raise its profile. He/she must be able to use modern technologies and social networks to communicate in real time the core achievements of the Country program. In consultation with the Country Team, he/she must ensure the overall planning, implementation, coordination, supervision and reporting of communication activities at the national level.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Raise the profile of SAA country program through strategic communication of her activities and accomplishments.
Use SAA’s branding to improve its visibility as an International NGO to donors and strategic partners.
In collaboration with the Country Team, organize and coordinate agriculture field and media days with appropriate documentation, reporting and follow-up.
Working with the Country Director and in collaboration with the Regional Communications Office to coordinate the Organization’s public relations engagements; and regularly update social media platforms with up-to-date, accurate and quality information in accordance with SAA communications guidelines.
Develop and consolidate strong media networks to increase outreach with key partners, policy makers, donors, and other stakeholders.
Manage and maintain a progressive database of partners, collaborators, service providers and associates by collaborating with the Administration office.
Identify communication gaps, and conduct communications trainings for technical and field staff
Document and communicate programme results through appropriate strategies (lessons learnt, impact stories, photographs, videos).
Collaborate with SAA Management to identify new communications platforms and ideas, and design effective communication strategies, as well as establish and maintain effective relationships with media houses;
Manage organisation key events and any other PR functions
Establish effective media relationships/networks with key media houses, government agencies, donors and other development partners.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Information Technology and any other related field. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
At least 2 years’ experience in communications and media relations preferably in development programmes
Competencies:
Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of various media applications and channels of communication
Practical skills in Photography
Strong interpersonal skills; Good Team Player
Application Process
Send by E-mail only: An Application letter, a two-paged CV and scanned copies of ONLY Relevant academic credentials (Sent in one PDF) not later than
January 30th 2023:
The Country Director, Sasakawa Africa Association E-mail: saauganda@saa-safe.org or catherine@saa-safe.org
Sasakawa Africa Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Women are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to saauganda@saa-safe.org