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Job Title ⇒ Communications Officer
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Organisation ⇒ Lifewater
Duty Station ⇒ Kampala, Uganda
Reports to ⇒ Director of Programs
About US ⇒
Lifewater is a Christian water development organization dedicated to
effectively serving children and families by partnering with underserved
communities to overcome water poverty. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ,
we serve the least and last as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for
all people. Lifewater International serves all people, regardless of religion,
race, ethnicity, or gender.
Job Summary ⇒ The Communications Officer CO will support the
communications needs for both donor and regional/national engagements.
Responsibilities include gathering stories, photos, and videos from the field,
managing additional writing contractors/consultants as needed, disseminating
regular communications to program teams, public relations with local and
national media/publications, and government communications as needed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
⇗ Documentation of ‘capturing voices from the field’ stories Develops and
follows a systematic program documentation plan for the country's program
activities. S/he is responsible for gathering need and transformation stories
along with photos to support donor engagement and reporting based on agreed
plans and deadlines. Coordinates Area Programs to ensure periodic collection
and compilation of success stories and articles in line with Lifewater
guidelines.
⇗ Field Videos. Responsible for gathering and uploading video clips in
liaison with the Communications and Content Editor.
⇗ Publications. In coordination with the Country Director, Director of
Programs, and Area Program Managers, the CO produces popularised content and
materials and coordinates their publication. These may include reports,
emails, e-cards, posters, newsletters, and other communication materials.
⇗ Media engagement and liaison. Liaises with WASH journalists and other media
houses in print and electronic to cover Lifewater success stories for
strengthening stakeholder engagements and advocacy. S/he writes press releases
and articles in support of various campaigns, collaborates and monitors media
coverage, and attends both internal and external events.
⇗ Compliance Takes the lead in ensuring alignment and compliance with the
visibility requirements of Lifewater and donors where applicable including
ensuring that branding is done appropriately with the right logos, appropriate
positioning sizes, and other branding best practices.
⇗ Communications Strategy Contributes to the development and alignment of
the Country Communications Plan/Strategy to the Global Communications
Strategy.
⇗ Organization Visibility and Participation Works closely with the Director
of Programs, Program Teams, and relevant sector coordination mechanisms to
identify opportunities for increased participation, show-casing of Lifewater
contributions, shared learning, and advocacy on WASH issues.
⇗ Support to website updates Contributes content for website updates to
increase Lifewater presence and visibility on social media platforms such as
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or blogs etc.
⇗ Communications administrative support Assists with scheduling meetings,
preparing presentations, gathering materials for conferences, supporting the
procurement of communication materials.
⇗ Any other assignment Undertakes any other assignment related to gathering
stories and or in training and supporting consultants or communications work
within and out of the country as may be required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The Communications Officer should possess a Degree in Journalism, Mass
Communication or other media, public relations, and marketing-related training
⇗ At least three years’ experience in a similar position in an NGO/Media
house
⇗ Photography and interview skills. Successful applicants must have good
photography skills and understand composition, lighting, etc. They must also
have demonstrated understanding of the basics of interviewing and gathering
quotes, facts, and relevant answers to questions.
⇗ Computer skills. Familiarity with Google Docs, email tools. Skilled and
experienced in transferring files via cloud-based hosting services such as
Box, DropBox, etc.
⇗ Language Skills. S/he must be fluent in English, conversational, and have a
basic understanding of local languages. He/she should also have written oral
communication skills, with good content editing and proofreading abilities to
ensure materials are of high quality and accurate.
⇗ Committed Christian, active in a local church
⇗ Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Lifewater
International
⇗ Honest and dependable in all areas including finances
⇗ Willing to travel. Lifewater villages are in remote, rural areas.
Applicants must be willing and able to travel significant distances on dirt
roads to reach project areas. They must be willing to travel on foot or by
motorcycle at times. Applicants must also be able and willing to travel within
the region and internationally as required.
⇗ Well organized. Fieldwork comes with its challenges, including changing
plans and last-minute needs. The person should be willing and able to adjust
his or her schedule as is necessary. They should be capable of solving
problems, taking feedback, meeting deadlines, and communicating well with
others.
How to Apply ⇒
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Click Here ]https//lifewater.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.phpid=33

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