VSO Communications Manager Jobs 2021 – Uganda NGO Jobs. VSO Uganda looking for “Communications Manager“. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 21st October 2021.
Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is a not-for-profit international development organization charity with a vision for “a fair world for everyone” and a mission to “create lasting change through volunteering”. VSO delivers development impact through a blended volunteer model consisting of international, national, and community volunteers working together to develop the systems and conditions for positive social change In 2018-19, VSO worked in 23 countries in Africa and Asia.
VSO Communications Manager Jobs 2021
The VSO has published a job vacancy announcement on 05th October 2021 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Communications Manager to be based in Uganda.
| Recruiter | Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) |
| Position | Communications Manager |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 21st October 2021 |
VSO Job Vacancy 2021
Role overview: Responsible for maintaining internal & external communications strategies to keep project beneficiaries and partners informed of project presence, information and events. To lead on the production of quality communication materials across a range of media and social media, in close collaboration with project managers and partners.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Responsibilities:
- Lead on the planning, development and deployment of strategic communications materials related the project to both internal and external audiences.
- Stay abreast of preferred communications channels for different target groups deliver relevant content accordingly.
- Research and write stories that capture the impact of the project on different targeted groups.
- Respond flexibly to demands from donor, partner or internal VSO stakeholders for content.
- Ensure donor and VSO brand guidelines are applied.
- Support the public relations function of the project and advise the kind of information to be disseminated to Partners, Stakeholder, and Primary Actors.
- Work with both local and international media to relay the work being implemented in all participating countries.
- Commission & distance manage freelance professionals to deliver on specific pieces of work.
Skills and Experience:
- Over 5 years relevant professional experience in a communication position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; experience of developing compelling, high-quality documentation.
- A portfolio of a range of communication products across print and visual media.
Knowledge/qualifications:
- Bachelors or master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a similar discipline.
- Sound working knowledge of digital and social media.
Skills/Abilities:
- Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the process.
- Presentation and influencing skills.
- Video content and editing experience.
- IT (MS office) proficiency.
- Flexibility to undertake national and international travel away from home base (up to 50% of the time in peak periods) and to work the occasional weekend and evening.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Full Time: 37 hours per week
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: VSO Uganda Band4
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply VSO Communications Manager Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://www.vsointernational.org/about/careers……..
The Closing Date: 21st October 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.vsointernational.org |
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