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Kiryandongo, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in humanitarian aid, relief, and development. Founded in 1933, the IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC provides vital support to Ugandans rebuilding from decades of war while also hosting refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The IRC began operations in northern Uganda in 1998, responding to the displacement and devastation caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the conflict-affected Karamoja region and started working with refugees in Kampala in 2011. Following the South Sudanese refugee influx in 2015, the IRC scaled up its response in the West Nile region.
Currently, the IRC operates in over 40 countries, including 9 districts in Uganda: Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese, and Kampala. By promoting durable solutions that focus on saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC aims to bring people from harm to home, laying the foundation for long-term stability and development. For more information, visit www.rescue.org.
Job Title
Project Consultant - Sign Post job at International Rescue Committee
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting refugees and vulnerable host communities. IRC Uganda has a country office in Kampala and field offices in Arua/Madi Okollo, Kyegegwa, Lamwo, Kiryandongo, Yumbe, and Kampala urban. The current country program portfolio includes health and nutrition, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, education, and economic recovery and development.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Signpost operating in Uganda as Tubulire, a Luganda word that means “Tell us” is an innovative digital initiative providing the humanitarian community with a platform to reach refugees, asylum seekers and crisis-affected communities around the world with accessible information. Signpost programming takes a holistic approach to address information needs in Kampala. Signpost is a useful information resource for people in need fosters more in-depth community, more trust, and, most importantly, more utility for its users. Signpost/Tubulire enable refugees and asylum-seekers and vulnerable host community members to put across their questions and concerns and to receive the information they need to make informed choices about their lives in multiple languages.
The IRC seeks to hire a consultant under the project, to help implement content strategy and assigning, line and copy editing, and reviewing content for Signpost’s site/app, blog, and Facebook page.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure Signpost content is accurate, complete, easy to understand, and engaging.
• Review and edit written and multimedia content created by Signpost staff, including Editorial Officers, moderators, and the service mapping officer.
• Use the Content management software and other tools to prepare content for publication.
Signpost’s content management and distribution strategy.
Provide leadership and support on the Signpost strategy and project approach, and ensure effective implementation of the project in line with this
Organize, update, and manage the Signpost style guide.
Ensure the Signpost editorial calendar is up to date.
Monitoring and reporting
Monitor website and social media traffic and other relevant feedback to assess content performance and guide on responsive content creation.
Prepare and write reports on Signpost content and performance.
Social media content creation
Assist the editorial team with creating and managing posts on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp Channel and Instagram.
Work with the editorial team to ensure that all content aligns with the content strategy and is suitable for publication.
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Qualifications and Competencies
BA/BS in English, Journalism, Communications or a field in the humanities desired but not required.
Minimum 5 years editing experience required; sub-editing/copy editing experience strongly desired.
Expert-level knowledge of English grammar and usage.
Experience using a CMS.
Knowledge of online content best practices.
Knowledge of social media strategy and content best practices.
Experience in a humanitarian organization a plus.
Knowledge of refugee issues in East Africa desired.
How to Apply
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