Website mercycorps Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a global non-governmental, humanitarian aid organization operating in transitional contexts that have undergone, or have been undergoing, various forms of economic, environmental, social and political instabilities. The organization claims to have assisted more than 220 million people survive humanitarian conflicts, seek improvements in livelihoods, and deliver durable development to their communities.
Mercy Corps Communications Officer Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs. Mercy Corps Uganda looking for “Communications Officer”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or July 31, 2024.
Mercy Corps Communications Officer Jobs 2024
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on July 22, 2024 for qualified Ugandan to fill in the vacant post of Communications Officer to be based in Yumbe, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Mercy Corps |
| Position | Communications Officer |
| Location | Yumbe, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Three years |
| Application Deadline | July 31, 2024 |
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Safeguarding Responsibilities
- Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work ·
- Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members ·
- Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options
Technical Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
- Support DREAMS management to develop a communications strategy & influence strategy that aligns with the country’s overall strategy.
- Collect content for communication products targeting a wide and diverse audience, including staff, partners, government, and donors.
- Support DREAMS programs to develop quality programmatic communications materials, including the design of posters, manuals, and IEC materials
- Post content on internal communications channels to foster a positive team culture, including Mercy Corps collaborative platform, Workplace, internal newsletter and bulletins.
- Draft content in line with the communications strategy, including press releases, website content, newsletters, and other communications material such as annual reports, social media, speeches and editorials
- Working together with the regional and global media teams, s/he will identify promotional opportunities and draft supporting materials, such as press releases, to secure optimal coverage for the DREAMS program.
Qualification Details
- At least 3 years’ experience in Communications and/or Media Engagement for INGOs.
- A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, Public Relations or equivalent.
- Advanced computer skills and administrative experience (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, design applications).
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
- Strong ability to efficiently prioritize competing demands with attention to detail.
- Creativity and influencing skills.
- Video production and events management skills are desirable.
- Ability to speak local languages of the areas of operation is desirable.
Other Details
- Communications Officer
- Job Category: Media & Communications
- Requisition Number: COMMU005105
- Posted: July 17, 2024
- Full-Time
- Location: Yumbe, UGA
- Minimum Salary: 2,236,410/
How To Apply
- Interested applicants must submit their Cover Letter & CV saved in 1 PDF document of no more than 5 pages by 31st July 2024.
- Please note that any application submitted that does not follow the above instructions will be automatically discarded.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Mercy Corps does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
To apply for this job please visit recruiting2.ultipro.com.