Communications Officer job at The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

Vacancy Title:
Communications Officer

Type:
FULL TIME

Industry:
Public Administration and Government

Category:
Civil & Government

Jobs at:
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 01, 2024

Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Base Salary:
Not Disclosed

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Job Details:
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is the implementing agency of LIFE-AR, coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience. The project will be piloted in twelve district local governments: Yumbe, Pader, Rakai, Kibaale, Lwengo, Ngora, Ntungamo, Kalaki, Kalungu, Pakwach, Kaabong, and Karenga. The project of IFPA-CD under the Government of Uganda funding component is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Communications Officer.

Job Title:
Communications Officer

Reports to:
Technical Project Coordinator

Duty Station:
Head Office – Luzira

No of Vacancies:
1 (One) Vacancy

Job Purpose:
To provide support to the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) by ensuring effective communications and outreach activities of the IFPA-CD project.

Key Functions:

1. Lead the development of a budgeted communication strategy for funding by the World Bank.
2. Implement the approved communication strategy.
3. Work closely with PCU staff and designated project coordinators in implementing agencies (MWE, UWA, and NFA) to perform the following functions/tasks:
   • Develop Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials across a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
   • Prepare public awareness materials and facilitate their dissemination.
   • Provide inputs into the preparation of project progress reports and other technical publications, including designs and layouts.
   • Update the IFPA-CD website, track, and report usage of the website.
   • Initiate and carry out an internal communication program to raise stakeholder awareness and knowledge on IFPA-CD among staff of the implementing agencies and technical support partners.
   • Produce appropriate public information to support campaigns promoting effective participation, disseminate knowledge, and build support for IFPA-CD among different stakeholders.
   • Monitor the performance of the IFPA-CD Communications and Awareness strategy.
   • Organize project visibility and accountability events such as project steering committee meetings, World Bank missions, and talk shows.
   • Produce communication stories and periodic electronic newsletters about IFPA-CD project activities, impacts, and lessons across all implementing agencies.

Person Specification:

1. At least an Honours Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
2. Experience in water sanitation and environment is an added advantage.
3. Experience in virtual and digital management is also an added advantage.

Experience:

1. Minimum of 1 year of progressively professional experience in communication for programmes/projects, corporations, and government institutions.
2. Demonstrated ability in writing, packaging messages, publishing, and outreach activities.
3. Excellent computer skills, including word processing and publishing packages.

Work Hours:
8

Experience in Months:
12

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job Application Procedure:
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All applications must be accompanied by three recent 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 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 Headquarters not later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024, or sent by email.