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Plan International Regional External Relations and Strategic Communications Director Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Plan International Regional External Relations and Strategic Communications Director Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Plan International Uganda looking for “Regional External Relations and Strategic Communications Director”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 10, 2023.

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organisation which works in 71 countries across the world, in Africa, the Americas, and Asia to advance children’s rights and equality for girls.

Plan International Regional External Relations and Strategic Communications Director Jobs 2023

The Plan International has published a job vacancy announcement on August 01, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional External Relations and Strategic Communications Director to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter Plan International
Position Regional External Relations and Strategic Communications Director
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline August 10, 2023

Plan International Job Vacancy 2023

Role Purpose

This role will exist to strengthen Plan’s impact through more effective strategic partnerships, greater influence and more grant resources. While centred on strengthening external relations at above-country level, this role will also lead the following portfolio in the regional hub management team.

  • Strategic Partnership and civil society engagement.
  • Profiling of Plan among donors; driving identification of potential grant opportunities with new donors, expanding portfolio with existing donors and identifying multi-country funding opportunities.
  • Overseeing the Communications function in the region (technical support on communications can come through the matrix management at the global hub
  • RHMT lead on the “Locally led, globally connected” strategic agenda, though country specific activity will be led by the DSR

Position in Organization:

  • Date: 28 Jul 2023
  • Location: Kampala, Uganda
  • Company: Plan International
  • Applicable locations include:  Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Egypt, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Somalia
  • Type of contract: Local fixed term contract as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions.

Qualification:

  • In-depth knowledge of current issues and trends, in both the development and humanitarian sectors in the region of MEESA and beyond.
  • Masters level required in one of the following fields: communication and Public Relations, international development and political sciences
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of regional stakeholders and actors, such as national Governments, inter-governmental institutions, civil society and UN agencies, media and journalists
  • Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience of working as a manager with supervisory capacity and budget responsibility
  • Proven experience to develop and implement strategic partnerships leading to business development and communication and media strategies
  • Excellent understanding of child rights and gender equality as pre-conditions and ingredients for sustainable development.

Skills

  • Exceptional conceptual and strategic thinking skills
  • Business development skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues at long distances
  • Excellence in written and spoken English
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking in front of high-level audiences
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Portuguese or Arabic desirable.

How to Apply Plan International Regional External Relations and Strategic Communications Director Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Flexible-Re-advertisement-Regional-External-Relations-and-Strategic-Communications-Director/945777301/

The Closing Date: August 10, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Official Website plan-international.org
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