JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

Supported by an independent Communications expert, s/he is responsible for the effective impact communication & visibility of SIYEP program and serve as the link person with the Mastercard Foundation

Communication team

Roles    & Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive SIYEP communication, branding and networking strategy and support downstream partners to develop their organizational communication plans.
• Synthesize and share findings and insights from SIYEP with key decision makers including both internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and facilitate adoption of innovative multi-channel communications tools/methods among consortium partners
• Continually identify, gather and share impact stories and innovations across the program through internal and external channels
• Develop program campaigns and messages that are thoughtful and positioned to reach priority audiences including governments, private sector, young people, and other stakeholders.
• Develop mechanisms, systems and tools that ensure messaging is consistent across all media, fora and consortium partners.
• Build and provide support to program teams around effective internal and external communication as required including resolving issues/crisis.
• Develop and manage the program social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, you tube etc.) and webpage, including drafting posts, identifying stories, data analysis, and managing an editorial calendar
• Stay up to date with the latest digital trends and technologies and share across the program team.
• Support with capacity building of consortium partners through delivering digital/interactive communication trainings
• Engage with key stakeholders including new partnerships and outreach especially targeting young women
• Work with youth ambassadors and young people in the programs to elevate voices and views of young people
• Deliver a regular communication products (newsletter, brochures, video documentaries, social media post, etc.) to the program stakeholders that’s concise, engaging and facilitates collaboration and in line with the Foundation’s communication guidelines.
• Support program promotional events (exhibitions, conferences, youth-related national & international days-women’s day, youth day, refugee days) in line with the Foundation’s communication guidelines.
• Develop program impact reports and end of year impact report to showcase the program’s impact and key achievements
• Support with ad hoc administrative tasks and requests relating to communications.
• Support the program team to mitigate and manage risks and crises including by responding to inquiries in a timely manner, developing FAQs on program initiatives, monitoring and reporting on media coverage and public sentiments, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback on the program.
• Strategically manage the program’s interactions with the media to enhance its reputation, visibility, and impact.

Person specifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Journalism and media, Communication for Development. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in development communication, impact communication or science communication
• A good understanding of multi-partner programming and ability to effectively engage with different stakeholders through tailored communication strategies.
• Good leadership, communication and inter-personal skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written) with strong leadership interpersonal and listening abilities.
• Willingness to engage in a consultative manner to shape and execute Program Communications, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial and able to formulate creative approaches to problems.
• Able to develop strong partnerships and networks that will advance the program’s objectives
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Experience working in refugee-host community settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork and networking skills
• Willingness to travel to remote districts of Uganda to support partners as and when required.