Fairventures Worldwide is seeking an individual with excellent communication skills to work full-time in our communications department. Communications Coordinator shall be supervised by the Country Director and the CEO.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for Uganda stakeholders.
• Create communications materials including but not limited to messaging documents, Q&As, and talking points targeting various audiences.
• Help manage communications for potential issues and crises.
• Develop a stakeholder engagement plan that links to overall objectives that identifies the specific requirements of each stakeholder group.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships once established through regular communication activities as identified with each stakeholder
• Participate in the review and updating of the comprehensive and coherent fundraising strategy.
• Develop clarity and focus on messaging, image, and branding to strategically position the organization amongst key stakeholders and audiences
• Overseeing events, including planning, identifying invitees and speakers, developing agendas, talking points and/or presentations, etc.
• Support the development of policy and advocacy material for national and global use including position papers and advocacy reports. Media Support
• Conduct local media landscape assessments and make recommendations around brand-building and reputational risk management.
• Establish relationships with key media actors and outlets.
• Supervise the development of media pitches, press releases, op-eds, and talking points, ensuring national priorities and perspectives are integrated into global messaging Social Media Support
• Develop an editorial calendar specific to local content, events, and holidays
• Develop social media campaigns and content for use across social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp) and supervise implementation. Events Support
• Identify potential speaking and/or sponsorship opportunities at the local levels and liaise with event coordinators.
• Support all event logistics on the ground, including venue, catering, signage, photography/videography services, material printing, speaker/moderator/participant outreach and invitations, booking reservations, developing itineraries, arranging transportation, etc.
• Develop and distribute social media toolkits in advance of events, and manage all social media posting during and after events.
• Develop and distribute press kits in advance and at opening of events, and serve as the primary point of contact for press and media follow-ups
• Other duties as reasonably assigned

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in PR, Communication, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of PR/communications-related experience.
• Interest in climate protection and local communities.
• Should be able to act independently, show initiative with an outgoing personality.
• Exceptional written skills, with an aptitude to develop messaging for different audiences.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• An understanding of what makes powerful and impactful content.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for working well with a variety of people and leading through influence within all levels of the organization.
• Project management/prioritization skills with a proven ability to work independently with stakeholders under minimal supervision.
• Experience and confidence in providing communication counsel and coaching to senior leaders.
• Experience with online and social media communication tools and strategies
• Good working knowledge of the communication industry’s channels and best practices.
• Knowledge of any of the local languages is an added advantage
• Willingness to travel

Email a cover letter and CV ONLY addressed to the Country Director, Plot 4A Kampala Road, Crown House to info.uganda@fairventures.org 

In the subject line of the email, indicate – Application for Communications Coordinator only