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Are you looking for Public Relations Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Communications Officer job at The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The Ministry of Water and Environment, is a cabinet-level government ministry of Uganda. It is responsible for the "sound management and sustainable utilisation of water and environment resources for the betterment of the population of Uganda". The ministry is headed by Minister Sam Cheptoris.
Communications Officer job at The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
The role of the Communications Officer is to provide support to the project coordination Unit (PCU) by ensuring effective communications and outreach activities of the IFPA-CD project.
Lead the development of a budgeted communication strategy for funding by WB.
Implement the approved communication strategy.
The CO, will work closely with PCU Staff and designated project coordinators in implementing Agencies (MWE, UWA and NFA) and perform the following functions/ tasks.
Develop information Education and communication materials across a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
Preparing public awareness materials and facilitating their dissemination.
Providing inputs into preparation of project progress report and other technical publications, including designs and layouts.
Updating IFPA-CD website, tracking and reporting usage of IF PA-CD website.
Initiating and carrying out an elaborate but targeted internal communication program to raise stakeholder awareness and knowledge on IFPAC-CD among staff of the implementing agencies and technical support partners.
Initiating and producing appropriate public information for supporting campaign to promote effective participation (of) and disseminate knowledge (to), and build support for IFPA- CD among different stakeholders.
Monitoring the performance of the IFPA-CD Communications and Awareness strategy.
Organizing project visibility and accountability events such as project
Steering committee meeting, World bank missions, talk shows.
Production of communication stories and periodic electronic newsletter about IFPAC-CD Project activities, impacts and lessons across all implementing agencies.
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At least an honours Degree in Mass Communication or journalism or related field.
Experience of work in water sanitation and environment is an added advantage.
Experience in virtual and digital management will also be an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of l year of progressively professional experience in a communication for programmes / projects, corporations and Government institutions
Demonstrated ability in writing, packaging messages, publishing and outreach activities
Excellent computer skills, including word processing, publishing packages
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter